Roatan 2023: Women's Summer Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour

Roatán, Honduras

GE
199 reviews
Jul 22 - 29, 2023
Group size: 10 - 15
Roatan 2023: Women's Summer Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour
Roatán, Honduras

199 reviews

$3,525
Deposit: $600
Jul 22 - 29, 2023
Group size: 10 - 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 a 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 be visits to two different animal sanctuaries where 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.


If you would like to SCUBA add the Certified SCUBA add-on at no extra cost. Rental gear is not included.

Trip Highlights

7-nights double occupancy in Key Superior overwater bungalows. 

2 boat dives/snorkels per day & one night dive 

Explore the second largest barrier reef in the world and other marine habitats.

Snorkel with a pod of dolphins and participate in their training program. 

Day trip to Maya Key for picnic lunch & snorkeling

Take a thrilling zip line & suspension bridge walk through the rainforest canopy.

Meet monkeys, sloths, and iguanas at wildlife sanctuaries. 

Paddle on kayak or SUP on the calm waters off the beach.

Educational programs about marine topics.


Check out the blog from 2022

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Passport valid for 6 months beyond the date of travel.


PACKAGE PRICE

Package Price:  $3525


Payable in installments

  

Service Fees & Payment Methods

Green Edventures does not charge a service fee. We use a third party merchant service called WeTravel and they use the credit card processor Stripe. 


Credit Card

WeTravel will add a service fee to the total amount of your trip if you pay with a credit card. Credit Cards fees: 2.9% (Amex: 3.9%). This is a bank fee not Green Edventures. 


ACH / Checking Account 

If you set up your payment method to be withdrawn from your checking account there are no fees. 


You can change your payment method at any time in your WeTravel Account. 

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 & DIVE ACCIDENT INSURANCE

All participants:

Must have travel medical insurance. A comprehensive travel insurance plan includes travel medical insurance.


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/  

GREEN EDVENTURES' POLICIES

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

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
    $300
  • Snorkeling/Diving Gear
    Available for rent onsite
  • Airfare to Roatan
  • Baggage Fees
  • Resort Incidentals

Available Packages

PACAGE PRICE $3525
$3,525
Deposit: $600

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Anthony's Key

Arrive in 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

Your Organizer


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Green Edventures Eco Tours & Expeditions
199 reviews
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Reviews

I can’t say enough good things about this trip! My students and I had an amazing time, and we learned so much. First, kudos to the staff of Green Edventures: Tara, Tracey, Carrie. They were thorough, responsive, patient, and supportive throughout the trip planning process. We felt well prepared for travel and very safe and cared for. They were also open to helping us customize the trip and make it our own, from altering the itinerary to ramping up the rigor of the academic curriculum. In the end, we curated a program that was academically challenging, with just the right amount of relaxation and fun. Aimee, our Green Edventures trip leader (and original author of the program) was extraordinary. She was involved in much of the trip planning process, designed our curriculum, and was our on-site coordinator and trip leader in Roatan. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious, her knowledge invaluable. She learned all of my students' names within hours, and quickly made an impression on them that will last a lifetime. She was the beating heart of our week in Roatan. In Roatan, our time at the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences was remarkable, educational, and galvanizing, primarily due to the expertise of our RIMS educational coordinator, Jennifer. Her passion for marine biology and years of experience on the reefs of Roatan engaged and inspired my students during both class work and field work. The facilities at RIMS are minimal but more than sufficient. Our home for the week, Anthony’s Key Resort, was an idyllic spot. We stayed in the Key Bungalows, and they were comfortable and spotless. The food was delicious, plentiful, and varied, with something for everyone. But above all, the staff at AKR, across the board, is EXCEPTIONAL, some of the best I have ever experienced. Kind, courteous, welcoming, accommodating, they consistently went above and beyond, exceeding my expectations at every turn. I would go back there for a personal vacation (and I just might)! Overall, I highly recommend this program and Green Edventures. It was the trip of a lifetime!
By Colleen K for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 26, 2025
Big thank you to Tara and Ingibörg for creating a wonderful trip. Ingigörd took us to some hidden gems within her country. If your soul needs to be recharged, this itinerary is for you. We started with reflection and clarity at a studio with Reiki Master Svava Brooks. We visited many hot springs and pools during our visit, each with it's own unique vibe. Everyday was an adventure while learning about natural energy flow, synchronizing our breathing for our mindfulness practice. We were lucky enough to enjoy The Northern Lights several times. There was even a sound healing session in a yurt! I experienced a dip in the Artic ocean, which was exhilarating and a session with a floatation therapist in a pool. The best outcome of this trip was meeting like minded people and witnessing everyone's transformation on our final day.
By Kim T for 2025: Iceland Women's Hot Springs, Mindfulness & Northern Lights Tour on Mar 25, 2025
The resort was beautiful and the staff were great. I felt like I learned a lot.
By Kathleen L for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 18, 2025
We had an amazing time; great accommodations and phenomenal work from Jennifer and especially Aimee. 10/10 across the board; I only wish we had done less touristy activities, like visiting the animals on the last day or taking photos with dolphins doing tricks. We are here for science, after all! Same goes for the lackluster trip to Maya Key. Others in the group share that sentiment. Food was astounding; the resort staff and RIMS staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
By Georgie L for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 17, 2025
Had a great time, fun group, dinners were fantastic. Saw lots of wildlife, beautiful location. Great speakers each evening, very informative.
By Theresa R for 2025: Women's Yellowstone Winter Wolves Wildlife Adventure on Feb 16, 2025
Hi Theresa! thank you so much for going on your second Green Edventures tour and for signing up for Peru this fall!! I appreciate you taking the time to share your review of the tour last week and even happier to know you had a great time!!!
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