Roatan 2022: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour

      Roatán, Honduras

      GE
      181 reviews
      Apr 16 - 23, 2022
      Group size: 11 - 15
      Roatan 2022: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour
      Roatán, Honduras

      181 reviews

      Apr 16 - 23, 2022
      Group size: 11 - 15

      About this trip

      The moment you step onto the porch of your overwater bungalow and gaze off into the blue sea flanked by green hills of palms, you will understand why nature-seekers come to Roatan to get away from it all. 

       

      Our home for the week is Anthony's Key Resort. An all-inclusive dive resort with pool, spa, full bar, and more. Don't let the word "resort" fool you. Here, there are no high rises with floors of cold, cookie cutter hotel rooms. Instead, there is village of wooden bungalows cocooned in lush palms with adventure right outside your door. 

       

      Below the waterline, the resort is hugged by the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. From the time you plunge into the warm life-filled salty sea, you will wish you had gills to stay forever.  It’s home to thick, vibrant coral, playful dolphins, and varied marine life. Those who want to see the ocean at night, can take a guided night snorkel in search of nocturnal creatures like octopuses!


      The reef system here is fabulous for both snorkelers and divers on the same boat. Snorkelers can float over the shallow reef while divers can descend deeper along the reef wall.

       

      Near the key is a place where participants will spend a few hours interacting with the resident dolphins including a free swim with the pod! You will be surrounded by dolphins that choose how they interact with you. You will feel their chirps and clicks vibrating through the water, and hear the buzzing sounds they make as they talk to each other! 

       

      Topside, island tours will get you off property and introduce you to some of the local culture and sites like seaside towns and Maya Key. There will visits to two different animal sanctuaries will you will meet sloths and monkeys. A exciting adventure will be a thrilling zip line through the rainforest tree tops.

       

      This fun-filled week also has time for rest and relaxation during your free time. Swing in a hammock on your oceanfront deck, and feel the sea breezes. Enjoy the use of paddle boards and kayaks. Visit the spa for a massage. 

       

      This trip is open to women of all ages 18 years or older. Participants must know how to swim.


      The base price of the trip is for snorkeling only. If you would like to SCUBA add the Certified SCUBA add-on for an additional $100 total at check out.  Rental gear is not included.


      If you are not currently a certified diver and would like to get certified to dive, you can take a PADI online course at home (visit padi.com). Then, come on this trip and complete your open water dives in Roatan with a dive instructor. Add Open Water Check Out Dives add-on at check out. The price is $500 and includes diving for the week. Rental gear is not included.


      General Inclusions:

      Roundtrip Group Airfare from Miami to Roatan.

      7-nights double occupancy in Key Superior bungalows. 

      2 boat dives/snorkels per day & one night dive 

      One dolphin swim per participant

      Use of tanks, weights and belts 

      Two half-day land island excursions. 

      Admittance to the Roatán Museum 

      Use of kayaks and paddleboards 

      Use of recreational services and facilities offered at Anthony’s Key Resort 

      Educational programs about marine topics.

      Onsite clinic & decompression chamber with doctors on call 24-hours 

      Escorted round-trip transfer from airport to Anthony's Key

      Two Green Edventures trip leaders! 

      Required Documentation

      Passport valid for 6 months from travel

      Proof of vaccination 

      Negative PCR test results 



      Package Price

      Remember, the package price include roundtrip group airfare from Miami!!


      Package Price: $3775


      Deposit: $650

      Installment plans from January - March 2022.





      Room & Board

      Where do we stay?

      Participants will stay at the Anthony's Key Dive Resort in Key Superior bungalows. These bungalows are perched right over the water and offer spectacular ocean views with the beach just outside your backdoor. Each bungalow has a deck over the water with hammocks, a private bathroom, air conditioning, and 2 beds.  


      What do we eat?

      Participants will have a choice from a selection of American meals served from the Anthony's Key restaurant each day.  Three meals a day are provided during the program week. 


      What is the average temperature?

      High 84 degrees F / Low 76 degrees F


      What is the average water temperature?

      80-84 degrees F

      Travel to Roatan

      Roundtrip airfare to Roatan from Miami is included in the package price! 

      April 16: Flight departs MIA 10:30am

      April 23: Flight arrives in MIA 2pm


      The trip needs 11 participants signed up by December 15th. Once the trip is confirmed, instructions for booking your flights to/from Miami will be sent to you by email with your trip confirmation letter. 



      Travel & Dive Accident Insurance

      All participants:

      Green Edventures recommends Travel Guard  the Preferred or Deluxe Plans with Adventure Bundle for our travelers. Purchase within 15-days of your deposit date for pre-existing conditions inclusion and Cancel for Any Reason add on option upgrade.


      Travel insurance is available at:

      https://greenedventures.com/travel-insurance/


      SCUBA Divers

      Dive accident insurance is required and purchased separately. You will first purchase a DAN membership for $40 per year, then select your dive accident coverage.

      https://dan.org/membership-insurance/dive-insurance/  

      Packing List

      What’s included

      • Room & Board
        Key Superior Bungalows with AC , double occupancy.
      • Meals
        All meals are included from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day
      • Airfare
        Group Reservation MIA-RTB

      What’s not included

      • Travel Insurance
        International Health Insurance Required; a comprehensive plan is recommended.
      • DAN Insurance
        Required Insurance for SCUBA Divers
      • Personal Spending Money
      • Gratuity
        $200
      • Snorkeling/Diving Gear
        Available for rent onsite
      • Return to US COVID Test
        If required $50 USD.
      • Airfare to MIA
      • Baggage Fees
      • Resort Incidentals

      Available Packages

      Snorkeling Package

      Package price for snorkeling only. 


      Does not include gear. You may bring your own gear or pay for rental gear onsite.


      Want to add SCUBA diving to the package? Chose an add-on.


      Certified divers select Certified Divers SCUBA +$100


      Want to get certified to dive in Roatan? Take your e-learning course at padi.com and do your Open Water Skills Checkout on the trip. Select Open Water Checkout option below  +$500.

       Prices for rental gear are in US Dollars and includes 15% tax. Prices subject to change.

      • Mask, Fins & Snorkel: Weekly $57.50
      • Wet Suit (Full): Weekly $69
      • Wet  Suit (Shorty): Weekly $57.50
      $3,775
      Deposit: $650

      Available options

      Certified Divers SCUBA (tanks/weights)
      $100
      Open Water Checkout (tanks/weights)
      $500

      Itinerary

      Day 1
      Welcome to Anthony's Key

      10:30Am Flight Departs Miami 

      10:42am Flight Arrives Roatan

      12:00pm Lunch

      1:00pm Orientation 

      Free time to use paddle boards, go kayaking's, and relax with optional spa treatments.

      6:00pm Dinner

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