Rony's Independent Tours, Roatan, Honduras

Each of our Vehicles is air conditioned for Your comfort,
Our fleet has Vehicles which can comfortably accommodate up to 16/ 29 passengers.
Your safety is our number one priority, Each Vehicle is equipped with seat belts and-other emergency equipment.

There are so many things to see and do in Roatan, Look through the photos from recent tours and read our reviews to find fun things to see and do. With Rony's Idependent Tours - There's something for everyone to see or do, Just let us know what interests You, And we will treat You to a day exploring Roatan.

Kayak & Snorkeling Experience, Half Moon Bay, West End

Includes:
- Bus ride (With others from your ship) from cruise ship Dock to West End Half Moon Bay and back in our bus
- Brief morning orientation ( Includes our finest Honduran Coffee & Juices, complementary)
- Kayaking begins in Half Moon Bay to Blue Channel ( Weather pending to West Bay)
- Snorkeling equipment ( feel free to bring your own)
- Guided tour
- Sea side Lunch at the Cannibal Cafe ( Bottled water and Soft drinks provided)
- Briefing on snorkeling on Roatan's Magnificent Coral Reef!!!
- *** Snorkeling***
- Refreshments & Fresh Water Showers at the Cannibal Cafe
- Beach - explore West End, Half Moon Bay
- Pictures with Cannibal's own Parrot!!!
- Time for Souvenir shopping after your excursion
- Return in Your party's bus to the Cruise Ship

OK, now You have the low down on what your day will be filled with, sounds exciting and wonderful, right? Let us take you through a more scenic route so you know exactly what you'll be headed for, Roatan Style!

On our way from the cruise ship dock, in our party bus, You will enjoy seeing the back roads, filled with the beauty of Roatan's more typical style homes and luscious tropical plants and trees. Be sure to keep a look out for our exotic wild life!
As we arrive at the Cannibal Cafe, Located in Roatan's most Westerly End of the Island, you will be offered our finest Honduran Coffee and juices, and You will have time to meet our parrot, named Taco!!! You'll love this part of your day!We then head out to Half Moon Bay to begin our kayak excursion, You'll be amazed as you look around at the charming beauty and local flavor that West End has to offer all of its guests!

Don't worry, be happy, both Kevin and Rony and others, are experienced in Kayaking and will take pride inshowing you all the basic techniques You'll need to know for safe Kayaking. While You're gliding through our clean and smooth water, look down, You won't believe what You will see, maybe a green Moray Eel or anendangered Sea Turtle, our Coral Reef is bright and full of life!

Upon our arrival back from kayaking, we will take a small break to take in the beauty of the Island and itsincredible fauna and flora.Hungry? We have just the place, as we head back to the famous Cannibal Cafe for a ALL YOU CAN EAT sea- side lunch, where all of our Cannibals will help you, Mighty Mo and the whole crew. Just wait until you taste our homemade Banana bread, guacamole, quesadilla, and more!!! Be careful, Taco may want a bite, too!

We will help you with all of your snorkeling equipment to find just the right fit. We will then snorkel on one of the Worlds most vibrant and healthy coral reefs. and again, We will be happy to show you some of the best tips on snorkeling.Have You ever seen a Spotted Drum or an Eagle Ray? You will here, our reefs are flowing with many types of warm- watered Caribbean fish. We have an abundace of Angel Fish, Parrot Fish, Groupers, Lobsters, Crabs, Octopus and coral that will keep You in awe until you sail up to Your next port. It is a memory that will stay with You for a lifetime, guaranteed!

Beach Shuttle to West Bay "Tabyana Beach"

- Depart cruise ship dock 30 to 50 minutes after Your ship begins desembarkation
- 25 minute scenic drive to West Bay Tabyana Beach
- Your driver will stop on the way for great photos opportunities
- Return to Your ship 1 hour 50 minutes before your ship is scheduled to leave

Join others from Your Cruise Ship for an afternoon of relaxation, fun and sun at West Bay Tabyana Beach.
Meet Your beach shuttle Guide, along with others from your ship, and get into an air-conditioned tour shuttle and head to West Bay Tabyana Beach.

The beautiful white-sand West Bay Tabyana Beach is truly a World-class destination where You can rent snorkel equipment, kayaks, beach chair, jet skis, canoes, as well as find lots of great places for eats and drinks... or just kick back and relax, swim and enjoy relaxing on Island layed back time! protected by the offshore Reef. Expect to see pillar coral, elkhorn coral, brain coral staghorn coral, lettuce coral, parrot fish, yellow tail snappers, and lots more!

This is a wonderful beach experience, white sandy beach, Crystal clear water unlike any beach on Roatan. It is groomed andmaintained daily.

At the prearraged time, Your Rony's West Bay Tabyana Beach shuttle guide will return your group back to Your ship.

While visiting West Bay Tabyana Beach, You can check out the amenities available at various West Bay beach Resorts.

Additional fees vary. Currently, Fosters Resort entrance, Allows day-trippers use of their beach, & facilities. for $ 5 per person including one free drink.

Second option is BananaRama Resort entrance, No access fees "lots of people" beach chair and more, available for rent.
Third option is Mayan Princess Resort entrance, allows day-trippers use of their first class facilities and free form pool for $ 10 per person including beach lounge chair, pool chair, umbrellas and more. However, if You don't need all of that, You can also rent beach chair for $5 -7 each or just use the free beach area (BananaRama) access and snorkel for free at other places up and down the mile long West Bay Tabyana Beach. The Mayan Princess Resort entrance,does Not take reservations and are available on a first come, first served basis. Your driver will be able to inform You of the pricing for the various locations!

Beach Shuttle to Half Moon Bay, West End

We take you to and from West End, Half Moon Bay Beach in air-conditioned comfort!

- Depart cruise ship dock 30 to 50 minutes after Your ship begins desembarkation
- 20 minute scenic drive to West End, Half Moon Bay Beach
- Your driver will stop on the way for great photos opportunities
- Return to Your ship 1 hour 50 minutes before your ship is scheduled to leave

Join others from Your Cruise Ship for an afternoon of relaxation, fun and sun at West End Half Moon BayBeach.
Meet Your beach shuttle Guide, along with others from your ship, and get into an air-conditioned tour shuttle and head to West End, half Moon Bay Beach.

The beautiful white-sand West End Half Moon Bay Beach is truly a World-class destination where You can rent snorkel equipment, kayaks, beach chair, as well as find lots of great places for eats and drinks..walk around to different souvenir shops.. or just kick back and relax, swim or snorkel over the World's second largest Barrier Reef next to Australia, or just enjoy relaxing on Island layed back time! Expect to see pillar coral, elkhorn coral, brain coral staghorn coral, lettuce coral, parrot fish, yellow tail snappers, and lots more!

At the prearraged time, Your Rony's West End Half Moon Beach shuttle guide will return your group back toYour ship.

While visiting West End Half Moon Bay Beach, You can check out the amenities available at various West End beach Resorts.

Rony's Private Full Tour (Free Style)

Rony's Private Full Tour (Free Style) Consists of: Shopping time, Tour on the East, West, South side of the Island and Snorkeling-Beach time. You can bring Your own gear or You can rent some at the beach. You can do what ever You want, You can stop for photos when ever You want, You can stop at different attraction like: the Iguana farm, museum, Botanical gardens, Monkey stop (Hold a baby monkey), Zip-line (Canopy), Butterfly gardens, Glass bottom boat, Horseback riding, Schools, Orphanage etc. You also can return to Your Ship when ever You want. Rony's Private Full Tour (Free Style) , Offers You the very best of Roatan!!! Your private driver is Yours for the day... Entrance fee to several optional attraction are shown below,Rony's tours will provide transportation to these locations as part of Your Rony's Private Full Tour (Free Style), If You wish to do so.

Entrance fees are in adddition to Your Rony's Private Full Tour (Free Style) fee, And will be paid directly to these businesses, Who are solely responsible for their optional activities shown below.

Cost for this Tour:
One person $ 80
Two people $ 40 each
Three people $ 30 each
Four people or more $ 25 each
Children under five years old, Free!

Rony's Individual Excursion

On these Excursion that are listed below... You will travel with others from your ship.

These individual excursions, do not feature " add-ons" like Rony's private full tour (free style). It's especially designed for those that just interested in the following two activities listed below, if you wish to do more... Then I recommend to you - Rony's private Full Tour (free style) In order for you to "add on" more activities. See Tour Description page.

Please identify the individual excursion you are interested in.

Transportation to and from these Individual Excursions listed below:
One person $ 70
two people $ 35 each
three people $ 25 each
four people or more $ 20 each
Children under five years old, Free!

See below for detailed descriptions and photos of activities:

-- Mayan Jungle canopy & West Bay Beach.
-- South Shore canopy & West Bay Beach.
-- Pirates Caribbean Standard & West Bay Beach.
-- Pirates Caribbean Extreme & West Bay Beach.
-- Horseback Riding & West Bay Beach, etc.
-- Downtown Shopping & Iguana farm.
-- Monkey Stop & Half Moon Bay, Snorkeling, etc.

-- Cameos factory & Half Moon Bay, Snorkeling, etc.
-- Butterfly gardens & West Bay Beach, etc.
-- Botanical gardens & West End Beach, etc.
-- Museum & West End Shopping, etc.
-- Visit school & West End Beach, etc.
-- Visit Orphanage & West End Beach, etc.
-- Glass Bottom Boat & West Bay Beach, etc.

-- Iguana Farm & West End Beach, etc.

More Info Tour Quick Links

Only $45 per person.

The excitement of the Mayan Jungle Canopy begins before You first Zip... As You ascend temple- like steps to the first platform. From there, It's all downhill... Literally! So, Be ready for lots of fun and excitement and experience the thrills of the Mayan Jungle Ziplines.

* SOUTH SHORE CANOPY ZIPLINES:
Safety, Excitement, Fun...
Only $45 per person.
Join South Shore Canopy Zip Lines for fun and adventure! Picture Your self, Flying over tops trees through the beautiful tropical Vegetation that mother nature created on Roatan! You're suspended in the air by cable, Creating a Superman like effect making it the closest experience to Flying through the air while having a birds view of the earth below.

*PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN CANOPY ZIP LINES, STANDARD:
Safety, Excitement, Fun.
Only $ 45 per person.
Think diving is exciting? Come experience the Zip Lines and birds eye view of both sides of Roatan, While sliding the air. See the wild life from the trees tops.

* PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN CANOPY EXTREME:
Safety, Excitement, Fun.
Only $ 65 per person.
Across the valley, above the trees andmountain top to mountain top, the longest zip Lines in all the Americas!!!

Canopy Zipline Comparison
All of these activities are to be paid directly to the businesses who are soley responsible for ther activities shown below. Your driver will point out the operator for you to make payment.
	Mayan Jungle Canopy	Pirates of the Caribbean Extreme	Pirates of the Caribbean Standard	South Shore Canopy
Number of Zip Lines	12	8	15	13
Climbing Wall	0	0	1	0
Suspension Bridges	2	0	1	1
Higest Zip Line	45' feet	328' feet	145' feet	100' feet
Longest Zip Line Distance	507' feet	1836' feet (Longest in the Americas)	580' feet	802' feet
Total Length of Zip Lines	1.5 miles	1.4 miles	6 miles	1.8 miles
Approximate time of tour	45-60 minutes	45-70 minutes	45-60 minutes	45-90 minutes
Distance fromCruise Ship Dock	20 min NW	28 min NE	28 min NE	20 min NW
Cable Details	Dual Cable Dual Pulley	Dual Cable Dual Pulley	Dual Cable Dual Pulley	Dual Cable Dual Pulley
Restroons/Snack Bar/Gift Shop Available	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pull Brake/Gloves Reqired	No	No	No	Yes
Size Limit/Restrictions	You must be able to fit in the harness. There are no scales to weigh you, but its more or less based on how your weight is carried. For example, an athletic 245 pound person will probaly enjoy and be more comfortable in the zipline than a person with a sedentary lifestyle. But if you can fit into the harness, the zipline companies will allow you to Zip! Ziplining can be exhausting and will involve repetitive lifting of your legs whe approaching platforms, ankle and wrist pressures when landing and taking off from platforms as well as some jumping and other body stresses as you zip through the lines. Persons who are pregnant or have a history of ankle sprains, neck, back, joint or heart problems or other serious illness are advised not to participate. Participants must be physically able to hike one half mile through uneven and and downhill terrain. Ankle and wrist injures are common so pleased be advised.
Additional Information	Going on a Zipline is very mch fun, but can be a physically demanding trip! Wear: Closed, flat shoes that have a good grip and won't fall off. Comfortable clothing, such as shorts or jeans. Insect repellant and sunscreen. Make sure your camera or video has a strong strap on it. Be aware that hats,sunglasses,wallets and other objects can fall into the jungle below!
Price	$45	$65 MC/Visa accepted	$45 MC/Visa accepted	$45 MC/Visa accepted

*WEST END HALF MOON BAY BEACH
( No access fees)
Not a large beach
Restaurants and bars available
Great snorkeling
Clear water
Excellent Seafood available
Shopping nd Souvenirs
Snorkeling rentals available $10 - $12 per set

* WEST BAY (TABYANA) BEACH
Large comprehensive
Very clean
Clear water
White sandy beach
Restaurants and bars available
Good snorkeling
Snorkeling Rentals available $10 - $12 per set
Kayak rentals available

Notice: There are three places of access in order for you to get on West Bay (Tabyana) Beach.

#1 Mayan Princess Resort area.
. Excellent Restaurant and Bar.
. Entrance fees: $ 10 per person
. Include: Nice clean facilities, Impeccable swimming pool, Beach chair, Huts.
. Parking lot close to beach

#2 Foster's Resort Area
. Excellent Restaurant and Bar.
. Entrance fees: $ 5. per person
. Includes: one free drink, facilities.
. Beach chair Not included.
. Parking lot close to beach

#3 Bananarama Resort Area
. No Entrance fees
. Beach chair Not included
. 2 1/2 block walk to get to beach
. Lots of people.

* MONKEY STOP
A unique primate interaction....

. Hold and interact with white-faced Capuchin Monkeys, Island Rabbits, Pet deer and more...
. Take as many photos as You like, Spend as much time as You like!
. Entrance fees: $ 5.00 per person
.Special Notes: Please protect Your money, sunglasses, and other personal items while visiting the monkeys.

* CASTLE OF CAMEOS
The art of Cameo carving originated in Ancient Greece and Rome, and is now taught on Roatan.

Cameo’s are created by hand carving individual pieces of double leyered sea shell with a steel burin. Each precious Cameo is a unique hand made object, a jewel of the sea, An ideal gift of lasting beauty, and an investment, not a fleeting fad.

* ROATAN GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
Description: Roatan's best and original Glass Bottom Boat Tour. Sit 6 feet beneath the surface in a/c comfort.
Glide through over one mile of coral reef and view the the spectacular marine life in this semi- Submersible. Great family entertainment.
Length of tour: 50 minutes
Operation hours: from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Guided tour: Yes
Price: $ 30 per adults; $ 15 per child age 5-12 below 4 are free!
Credit Cards and cash accepted

* ARCH IGUANA FARM
Description: Home to 2,000 Iguanas, birds, monkeys, tarpons fish, lobsters (live), conch, turtles and much more...
It’s a tremendous experience. Its lots of fun for children's and adults.
Entrance fee: $ 8 p/p. (If you haven’t pet, fed, or kissed Iguanas before, here is your chance.

* ROATAN MUSEUM AT ANTHONY'S KEY RESORT
Learn more about Roatan History and Culture
Entrance fee: $ 1.00 p/p

* CARAMBOLA BOTANICAL GARDENS
Description: Begun in 1985, The gardens showcase a wide variety of exotic plants. Situated along the banks of " Mohogany", Bridges connect walkways that lead the visiter through areas of flowering plants. Ferns, Spices, Fruit trees such as cashew and Carambola, Hard woods including the world famous Honduran Mahogany. And Roatan’s most extensive orchids collection.
. Entrance fee: $ 7 p/p

* ROATAN BUTTERFLY GARDEN
Description: Offers a live exhibition of some Honduras most colorful butterflies, Surrounded by a beautiful variety of exotic plants, Tropical birds and fruit trees, humming birds and much more...
Come relax and enyoy nature at it's best!
Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday's thru Fridays
Closed on Saturdays
Entrance fee: $7 p/p children's under 10 years old $3 each

* HORSEBACK RIDING
Description: The tour will take you trough the touristic village of West End, Located right at the water's edge, Where the street is lined with all sorts of flowering shrubs - hibiscus, mandeville, bougainvillea, oleander... Then it is on to a long stretch of secluded beach, With a myriad of fruit trees on one hand and the crystal Ocean on the other. The tour concludes with a stroll through the lush vegetation of the hills, Where You will see lizards, birds,, and orchids.
The tour lasts between 1, 1/2 to 2 hours, Depending on your pace.
Cost: U.S $ 40 per person.