Roatan Animal Sanctuary and Snorkeling Tour: Wildlife & Reef
Enjoy our Roatan Animal Sanctuary and Snorkeling Tour, a wildlife and reef adventure with private round-trip transportation and your own local guide. Begin at Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary, where you can observe sloths, monkeys, macaws, parrots and other rescued wildlife while learning about their behavior and care.
Continue to the French Cay area for a boat ride and one snorkeling stop in the CoCo View reef and Prince Albert Wreck area. During the same snorkeling session, explore the reef around CoCo View Wall and look down toward the nearby sunken ship. These are two underwater features visited during one boat stop. The boat may be shared with other guests, and views of the wreck depend on water clarity and sea conditions.
Pickup and return are coordinated with your cruise port or accommodation. Sloths may be observed and photographed, but cannot be held or carried. Optional Zip-Line, ATVs, Beach Break and Iguana Farm visits can be arranged at an additional cost when your schedule allows.
Itinerary & timing
Approximately 5 hours, including round-trip ground transfers, the sanctuary visit, the boat ride and one snorkeling stop. Pickup and return are coordinated around your ship schedule or accommodation. Time in the water depends on the day's conditions and the crew's instructions; optional additions may require more time.
- Start
Private pickup & welcome
Meet your local guide at the arranged meeting point and travel from your cruise port or accommodation in your private vehicle.
Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary
Observe sloths, monkeys, macaws, parrots and other rescued wildlife while learning about their behavior and care. Photograph sloths without holding or carrying them, follow sanctuary staff instructions and keep personal belongings secure around the monkeys.
Boat transfer & snorkeling briefing
Board the boat in the French Cay area and travel to the snorkeling area in front of CoCo View. The boat may be shared with other guests. Get ready with your snorkeling equipment and flotation vest, tell the crew about your comfort in the water and follow their briefing before entering.
- One snorkeling stop
CoCo View reef & Prince Albert Wreck
Explore two nearby underwater features during the same snorkeling session. CoCo View Wall is the coral reef wall, or drop-off, where the reef gives way to deeper water. Look for tropical fish around the coral as you follow the crew's route from the surface.
The nearby Prince Albert Wreck is a sunken ship, not another name for the reef wall. Your session also takes you through the wreck area, where clear water can allow views of the ship below. The amount of the wreck visible from the surface changes with water clarity, light and sea conditions.
This is a surface-snorkeling experience with one boat stop. It does not include scuba diving or entering the shipwreck. The crew manages the route and time in the water according to conditions and the group.
- Return
Back to your port or accommodation
Return to shore and travel back in your private vehicle, with timing planned around your ship's departure or accommodation arrangements.
What's included
Included in your tour
- Private round-trip transportation from your cruise port or accommodation
- Local guide for your group
- Admission to Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary
- Boat trip with one snorkeling stop covering the CoCo View reef and Prince Albert Wreck area; the boat may be shared with other guests
- Snorkeling equipment and flotation vests
- Water, sodas and snacks
Not included
- Optional Zip-Line, ATVs, Beach Break and Iguana Farm add-ons
- Admission and fees for any additional activities outside the base tour
- Meals and food or drinks beyond the included refreshments
- Personal purchases and gratuities
Pickup & meeting points
Cruise passengers
Pickup is available for guests arriving at Coxen Hole or Mahogany Bay. Provide your ship name and arrival details when booking so we can coordinate your meeting point, pickup and return timing.
View pickup instructions for your portHotel, resort & Airbnb guests
Share your accommodation name and location when booking. Your pickup point, time and return arrangements will be coordinated for your reservation.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a change of clothes.
- Keep phones, cameras, sunglasses and other belongings secure, especially around the monkeys. A waterproof pouch or dry bag is useful for the boat ride.
- Sloths may be observed and photographed, but holding or carrying them is not permitted. Other animal interactions depend on the animals and sanctuary staff guidance.
- Guests should be comfortable entering and exiting a boat. Tell us about any mobility needs before booking so we can discuss the activities.
- The minimum age is 4 years. You do not need to know how to swim, and flotation vests are included. Tell the crew if you cannot swim or are new to snorkeling.
- Never touch or stand on coral, remove anything from the reef, or touch, chase or feed marine wildlife.
- Follow the crew's instructions throughout the single snorkeling stop. Sea conditions can affect the route and time in the water; clear views of the Prince Albert Wreck and specific marine life sightings are not guaranteed.
Optional add-ons Additional cost · Time permitting
Customize your day with these optional activities. Add-ons are separate from the base tour and depend on availability and your schedule. Each add-on has its own provider participation requirements. Let us know your choices before booking so we can confirm pricing and timing.
- Zip-Line — add a treetop adventure to your island visit
- ATVs — explore island trails on an ATV adventure
- Beach Break — unwind with time at one of Roatán's Caribbean beaches
- Iguana Farm — visit a local iguana attraction and observe these fascinating reptiles
Frequently asked questions
Which parts of the tour are private?
Your ground transportation and local guide are reserved for your group. The snorkeling boat may be shared with other guests. Other visitors may also be present at the sanctuary and snorkeling area.
Can I hold or carry a sloth?
No. Sloths may be observed and photographed, but holding or carrying them is not permitted. Other animal interactions depend on the animals and the sanctuary staff's instructions.
Where does snorkeling take place on this Roatan animal sanctuary and snorkeling tour?
The tour includes one snorkeling stop in the CoCo View reef and Prince Albert Wreck area, reached by boat from French Cay. You explore the reef and the nearby shipwreck area during the same snorkeling session, rather than making separate boat stops.
Are CoCo View Wall and Prince Albert Wreck the same place?
They are different features in the same area: CoCo View Wall is the coral reef drop-off, while Prince Albert Wreck is the nearby sunken ship. Your single snorkeling stop combines the reef and wreck area. Viewing the wreck from the surface depends on visibility; this is snorkeling, not a scuba dive inside the wreck.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Knowing how to swim is not required, and flotation vests are included. Tell the crew if you cannot swim or are new to snorkeling, and follow their instructions throughout the activity.
Can children participate?
Yes. The minimum age to participate is 4 years. Please provide the ages of children in your group when booking.
Are equipment and refreshments included?
Yes. Snorkeling equipment, flotation vests, water, sodas and snacks are included. Full meals and any additional food or drinks are paid separately.
Can we add beach time or other stops?
Yes. The optional add-ons are Zip-Line, ATVs, Beach Break and Iguana Farm. They cost extra and depend on availability and your schedule. Request them before booking so we can confirm pricing and timing.
Can this tour fit our cruise schedule?
Your pickup, activity timing and return are coordinated around your ship's visit. Provide your ship details when booking and request any optional additions in advance so we can plan enough time for your return.
Cancellation policyFull refund with at least 24 hours' notice
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled service for a full refund. A full refund also applies if your cruise ship cannot dock. Cancellations within 24 hours are generally non-refundable. See the full policy for conditions and exceptions.
Read the cancellation & refund policy