Roatan is one of the premier dive and snorkel destinations in the world! Along the west shores of the island is the worlds second largest barrier reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. There are plenty of local guides that can take you to a popular snorkel site, or you can snorkel right off the shore in some places. There are snorkel gear rental shops in West Bay and West End. There are even more diving shops and schools along the beach if diving is your thing!
If you really want to explore the Bay Islands, and have extra time on either end of your trip, we highly recommend visiting the smaller island of Utila. We spent a week on Utila last year and have nothing but incredible things to say. To get to Utila you must take a 45 minute ferry ride from Roatan. Keep in mind it must be an overnight trip as the ferry won’t bring you back to Roatan until the following day. The ferry runs every day. If you decide this interests you please reach out to one of us so we can provide you with more travel tips and things to do on Utila.