Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour

      Roatán, Honduras

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      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      Apr 20 - 27, 2024
      Group size: 11 - 17
      Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour
      Roatán, Honduras

      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      176 reviews

      Apr 20 - 27, 2024
      Group size: 11 - 17

      About this trip

      The moment you step onto the porch of your 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 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.
      • Informative programs about marine topics.

      Trip Report!!

      Read Our Roatan Adventure Trip Report

      REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

      Passport valid for 6 months beyond the date of travel.


      PACKAGE PRICE

      Package Price:  $3695

      Deposit: $600

      Deposit Due: February 1, 2024


      Prices are subject to change at any time and can only be locked in after deposits are made.

        

      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. 


      ACCOMMODATIONS

      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

      PACKAGE PRICE $3695
      $3,695
      Deposit: $600

      Available options

      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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      Reviews

      KS
      The Green Edventures Roatan trip was absolutely 100% one of my favorite trips I have ever experienced. The accommodations were perfect. Every bungalow had its own deck jutting out into the crystal clear sea. The wildlife interactions on this trip were absolutely phenomenal sea turtles, sloths, dolphins. Did I mention the SLOTHS?! Snorkeling the Mesoamerican Barrier reef was an experience I will never forget. The Anthony’s Key staff and our phenomenal trip leader Kelly bent over backwards for us daily, which is no easy task! You could really tell everyone involved loves their job and was truly happy to help. I appreciated the educational aspect, learning about the reef and fish and our impact as humans on both. The capstone activity was zip lining which was an absolute blast and the views were breathtaking. I wish I could go on this trip over and over again!
      By Kim S for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on May 01, 2024
      The trip to Roatan was wonderful. Our trip leader ,Kelly, was very accommodating, , kind and so helpful. The accommodations and employees at Anthony's Key Resort were amazing. The snorkeling was great ! I was not in love with snorkeling before, but this trip changed my mind... warm water, beautiful fish and reefs. Our snorkel guide,Jennifer, shared her knowledge on fish, reefs, and snorkeling. I would highly recommend this trip !!
      By Terry A for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on Apr 30, 2024
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      Overall I think it was a good trip. The accommodations, food, and weather were perfect. The local people were very friendly and helpful. The snorkeling activities were enjoyable, but you could see the reefs were suffering from some degradation. The tour of the island was interesting but very long - 5 1/2 hours in the van was too much. Swimming with the dolphins was the highlight of the trip for me. Bugs (noseeums) were bothersome. Our trip leader did a good job of managing 16 people. She was kind but sometimes overwhelmed which made her unable to accept suggstions about little changes that people thought would make things better.
      By Paula S for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on Apr 29, 2024
      Roatan was another fabulous trip! Resort staff went out of their way to give us the best experience ever. Kelly was our trip leader extraordinaire. Something fun for everyone. Green Edventures is just my kind of touring group. I’ve gone on at least a dozen trips with them and never had a complaint about anything. Terrific activities, learning opportunities, wonderful travel destinations, always great food and excellent staff. The dollar to fun ratio is always better than going with anyone else and that’s why I keep going back to them.
      By Ellyn C for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on Apr 29, 2024
      The March 2024 Hot Springs and Wellness Retreat to Iceland was amazing. GreenEdventures ran this winter trip; it was a quieter and cozy side of Iceland with a mix of small local lodging and restaurants and larger places as well. The volcanic landscape and the sea and fjords were beautiful. We swam outside natural pools and spas every day while we experienced the winter serenity, and sometimes her fury. The spa time also gave us a chance to interact with Icelanders. And our daily meditation and reflection provided personal insights. The pre-trip information, including gear, was complete and timely and GreenEdventures readily answered any question. This was my second GreenEdventures trip and I would not hesitate to book another. Trips are varied: women only like this one, mixed group, school age, and private tours. Tara Short (the owner/trip leader) researches the local guide(s) and has excellent relationships with them. That is one of the outstanding aspects of her trips and her company. She also gets to know each of the travelers on her trips. Most of the women on this trip had traveled with GreenEdventures previously. https://greenedventures.wetravel.com/trips/iceland-2024-spring-equinox-hot-springs-mindfulness-retreat-green-edventures-eco-tours-safaris-akureyri-14105617
      By MaryAnn A for Iceland 2024: Hot Springs & Mindfulness Retreat on Apr 04, 2024
      MaryAnn thank you so much for taking the time to write this review!! It was my pleasure and an honor to have you join me, Inga, Svava, and Olof in Iceland! I wish we could do this trip together every year!!
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