Roatán travel blog
Practical answers to the questions travelers ask before a cruise day or a week in Roatán, from what to eat and which island to choose to how the reef works and when the ships are in port. We check the facts against official and primary sources and update the articles when things change.
In this section
- Christmas in Honduras & Roatán Nacatamales, torrejas, midnight dinners and fireworks: how Honduras celebrates Christmas and New Year, and what it means for a trip to Roatán. Read →
- Honduran food guide Plato típico, the Honduran breakfast, conch soup, pollo con tajadas, nacatamales and island coconut cooking, and where to try them on Roatán. Read →
Plan your trip
- Weather & best time to visitRoatán's dry and rainy seasons, sea temperature, hurricane risk and crowds, to help you pick the best month for your trip.
- Roatán beachesWest Bay, Half Moon Bay, Camp Bay, Paya Bay and the cruise-port beaches compared: free or day pass, snorkeling, families and sand flies.
- Safety & entry requirementsWhat the US travel advisory says, practical safety on Roatán, health risks like dengue and malaria, and the entry rules for Honduras.
- Airport & getting aroundFlights into Roatán's RTB airport, arrival formalities, taxi fares, buses, rental cars, golf carts and water taxis.
- Roatán ferriesThe La Ceiba–Roatán and Roatán–Utila ferries: operators, terminals, sailing times, fares and how to cope with a rough crossing.
- Where to stayWest Bay, West End, Sandy Bay or the east? The island's areas compared, with all-inclusives, dive resorts and rentals by traveler type.
- Restaurants & foodBaleadas, coconut bread, tapado and conch: what to eat in Roatán, where to eat by area, what meals cost and how to tip.