Snorkel: Starfish Garden & Sea Turtles
The boat goes first to the turtle feeding grounds, where the turtles are wild and in their own habitat rather than penned. Then a reef site, then the starfish garden, which is shallow enough to wade into. A wildlife guide leads the encounters and keeps them at a respectful distance. Digital copies of the underwater photos are included rather than sold at the end.
Duration
5 hours
Cruise Friendly
100%
Return
Guaranteed
Group limit
16
Why choose this tour
- The turtles are wild and at their own feeding grounds
- The starfish garden is shallow enough to wade into
- A wildlife guide manages the encounters so they stay respectful
- Digital underwater photos come with the tour instead of being an upsell
- Premium snorkelling gear rather than the basic set
What is included
- Round-trip transportation from cruise port
- Premium snorkelling equipment
- Boat transport to turtle and starfish sites
- Expert wildlife guide
- Drinks and snacks
- Underwater photos (digital copies)
Not included
- Lunch (an optional stop is available)
- Tips (optional)
- Personal underwater camera
Itinerary
- 1
Port pickup
Meet your guide for the transfer to the marina.
- 2
Turtle habitat
Boat out to the feeding grounds and swim alongside the turtles.
- 3
Coral reef
Snorkel the reef looking for more marine life.
- 4
Starfish garden
Wade through the clear shallows among the starfish.
- 5
Photo session
The guide helps with the underwater shots.
- 6
Return to port
Boat back and transfer in time for your ship.
On this tour
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- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Reef safe sunscreen (required)
- Waterproof camera
- Dry bag for valuables
- A hat for sun protection
On-Time Guarantee
We prioritize your cruise schedule above all. You'll never miss your ship, guaranteed.
Cruise Refund Policy
Full 100% refund if your ship fails to dock for any reason beyond your control.
Frequently asked questions
Round-trip transportation from the cruise port, premium snorkelling equipment, boat transport to the turtle and starfish sites, an expert wildlife guide, drinks and snacks, and digital copies of the underwater photos.
90 US dollars per person. Children under 3 are free.
Our representative waits outside the cruise port exit with a sign reading MONKEYLALA TOURS. There is no transport to arrange.
Yes. We monitor your ship's departure time and get everyone back well before it. If you miss your ship for a reason attributable to us, we cover the cost of reuniting you with your cruise.
About 5 hours, including pickup and drop-off at the port.
Most people do not, because the reef sits inside a barrier that keeps the water flat and the boat ride is short. If you know you are sensitive, take a motion sickness tablet an hour before you board and tell us when you book: we seat you low and central where the boat moves least, and the guide keeps an eye on you. If a boat turns out not to be for you, we move you to a land tour.
Before you book
- Will I get seasick on a Roatán snorkel or catamaran tour?Most people do not, because the reef sits inside a barrier that keeps the water flat and the boat rides are short: eight to twenty minutes to any of the snorkel sites we use.
- Snorkelling in Roatán on a cruise scheduleRoatán's reef sits close to shore, so you can be in the water within an hour of walking off the ship.
- How much of your port day is actually yoursShips in Roatán usually give six to eight hours alongside.