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

      Roatán, Honduras

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

      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      172 reviews

      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

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      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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