Deep water exploration is also a possibility. Charters are available for submersible craft that reach depths of 3,000 feet.
Even non-swimmers can enjoy the coral reef via glass-bottom boat excursions.

Other Water Sports
Choose your favorite form of boating – sailing, kayaking or pleasure cruising – Roatan offers a lot of options.

Sport Fishing is one of the big attractions on Roatan. Fly fish the reef flats or chase bigger game fish in deeper water, where you can troll for Tuna, Wahoo and Marlin or bottom fish for Snappers, Jacks and Groupers. Knowledgeable local guides provide an excellent variety of well-equipped packages for anglers. Try Capt. Loren at Early Bird Fishing http://www.earlybirdfishingcharters.com/

Enjoying the Flora and Fauna
Choose hiking, bicycling, motorcycling or horseback riding – Roatan has mountains, jungles and many tropical treasures to explore.
The Roatan Butterfly Garden, located at West End, exhibits a variety of Honduras’ most colorful butterflies amidst a wide variety of tropical plants and fruit trees.

The Roatan Museum, in Roatan’s cultural Center at Anthony’s Key Resort in Sandy Bay, is affiliated with the Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences (RIMS). The museum displays well preserved artifacts and comprehensive information about the island history. RIMS is an organization devoted to research of tropical marine ecosystems, most notably including the bottlenose dolphin. Along with a variety of educational programs and regularly scheduled dolphin demonstrations, you can even swim with these marvelous marine creatures.
Dolphin Encounter at Anthony’s Key allows for adults and children alike to swim, snorkel, and learn about these amazing creatures. Offering camps and other activities for the whole family, Anthony’s Key provides their guests with an inexpensive opportunity that will last a lifetime.
http://www.anthonyskey.com/

Iguana Hideout, near French Harbor, was created to protect the green iguanas that were once quite abundant on Roatan until hunting caused their numbers to decline. Enjoy them in their natural habitat.

The Mainland offers a variety of adventures including jungle treks, river rafting and opportunities to explore major archeological sites such as Copan, once an important center of the Mayan civilization. In contrast to many cities existing today, Honduran cities reflect the early Spanish culture. Over 17,000 square miles of the country are protected and numerous national parks and preserves dot the landscape. While staying at luxury accomodations such as Las Cascadas (www.lascascadaslodge.com) near La Ceiba, you can also experience the uniqueness of a cloud forest while hiking Pico Bonito. Shuttle flights from Roatan to the mainland depart daily and private charters are also available directly to Copan and Antigua.

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