About Roatán

Getting to Roatán by Air

Roatán is serviced by the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport. We have direct international flights from Atlanta, Houston, Toronto, Miami and El Salvador. There are regular domestic flights from Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba on mainland Honduras. Delta, American and United Airlines fly directly from the U.S. to Roatán. United flies from/to Houston and from/to Newark on Saturdays. Delta flies from/to Atlanta. All three airlines have daily flights to San Pedro Sula on mainland Honduras from various U.S. cities. Cayman Airways also fly twice a week out of La Ceiba to Grand Cayman. Tropic Air also flies regularly from Belize City direct to Roatán.

Visas, Vaccinations, and Passport Requirements

For US and Canadian citizens and many other nationalities, you will be issued with a one month or three month tourist visa. Citizens of certain countries must apply in advance for a visa. Please check with your local Honduran consulate to see if one is required for your country of citizenship.

A certificate for yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving within 6 days of being in a country at risk for yellow fever. For a listing of countries with this requirement, please check with the Honduran consulate especially if you are arriving from South America.

Getting to Roatán by Ferry

Travel is also possible by Ferry from La Ceiba and between the Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila and Guanaja). The ferry terminal on Roatán is located in Brick Bay, a 30-minute taxi ride to West End.

• Galaxy Wave (Tel: +504 2455 1795) — La Ceiba → Roatán: 9:30 AM, 4:30 PM; Roatán → La Ceiba: 7:00 AM, 2:00 PM
• Dream Ferries (Tel: +504 9436 2231) — La Ceiba → Roatán: 9:30 AM, 3:00 PM; Roatán → La Ceiba: 6:30 AM, 1:00 PM

Travelling by Car on Roatán

Most of our guests find that there is no need for a car on Roatán. Taxis are abundant and affordable. If you do decide to rent a car, please be aware that the roads can be challenging. The main road is currently undergoing improvements from the airport to Mud Hole and conditions are not the greatest. Similarly many of the side roads on the island are not paved and the roads on the East End of the island are in disrepair. The island is only 33 miles long and 3 miles wide, so it is easy to get around.

Sea Hunt Divers provides airport transfers for guests staying in one of our onsite studios or in one of our partner properties. If you are staying elsewhere on the island, we can arrange a taxi for you. Please contact us for more information. Our facilities are located at the end of West End Road which is not paved.

Medical Services

There are many excellent medical professionals on Roatán, however the facilities may not be what you are used to. Towards the west there is medical staff available at Anthony’s Key Resort, home of the Hyperbaric Chamber. Coxen Hole has the main public hospital for the island, and there is also Woods Medical Clinic. Serious injuries or severe conditions should head to the mainland.

• Anthony’s Key Resort 2445-3003 (Hyperbaric Chamber, 5 min taxi ride)
• Woods Medical Center 2445-1031
• Clínica Ezperanza 2445-3224
• Public Hospital Coxen Hole 2445-1227
• Cemesa Hospital 2516-0174
• Medicentro La Ceiba 2440-3737

Things to Do

Looking for ways to enjoy Roatán without your scuba gear? Roatán has plenty of activities to keep you entertained. From ziplines to submarine tours and iguana farms, our beautiful island will keep you busy without breaking your budget. Take a day to explore our island and bring home some incredible memories and souvenirs.