Little French Key vs. Brady's Key: The Honest Comparison (and the Entry Fee Nobody Mentions)
If you’re searching “Little French Key”, chances are you’re planning your Roatán beach day and comparing options. Before you go further, there’s one thing almost no tourism site tells you upfront.
1. Little French Key: the truth about the entry fee
Little French Key is beautiful — white sand, turquoise water, iguanas, swimming pigs, several private beach clubs on a small island. But entry costs $70 USD per person, paid on-site. That fee is almost never included in the packages sold online — it gets added after the fact, or buried in fine print.
Bottom line: if a guide offers you an “all-inclusive” Little French Key excursion for under $150-165 USD per person, double-check what’s actually covered. Between transport, guiding, and the $70 entry fee, the math doesn’t lie.
2. Brady’s Key: the alternative almost nobody knows about
A few minutes by boat from Little French Key sits Brady’s Key — a small private island that’s far less known, with the same crystal-clear water and white sand, but without the crowds or the per-person entry fee. It’s one of the 4 stops on my Island Brewery Tour, included in the price, with no on-site surcharge for beach access.
3. The real comparison
| Little French Key | Brady’s Key (with me) | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry fee | $70 USD / person, paid on-site | Included in the tour ($95 USD) |
| Crowds | High — the island’s most popular attraction | Low — far fewer tourists |
| Facilities | Beach clubs, swimming pigs, iguanas | Private beach club, shore snorkeling |
| Combined with | Nothing — standalone attraction | Sol y Mar, brewery, sloths (Eco Park) |
| Total budget / person | ≈ $165 USD (transport + guide + entry) | $95 USD all-in |
4. Two ways to do your day with me
Option 1 — You really want to see Little French Key. I have a dedicated transport + guide tour for that, at $95 USD. The $70 USD entry fee is paid directly at the beach club, cash or card — it’s not included in my price, and I’d rather tell you now than have you surprised on-site.
Option 2 — You want the same paradise-beach vibe, without the add-on. My Island Brewery Tour takes you to Brady’s Key and gives you 3 more stops (Sol y Mar beach, lunch at Roatan Island Brewery, meeting the sloths) — all for $95 USD all-inclusive, no hidden entry fee.
My honest advice
If your goal is really to check “Little French Key” off your list, go for it — it’s a beautiful spot, and I can get you there. But if your goal is a beautiful private beach plus a full, varied day, Brady’s Key via the Island Brewery Tour gives you 90% of the experience for a predictable budget, with no surprise at the gate.
Questions about either option? Contact me directly — I’ll tell you exactly what to budget for, before you book anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little French Key entry fee included in your tours?
No — and it's important to be upfront about that. Entry to Little French Key costs $70 USD per person, paid directly at the beach club. No honest tour can bundle that into a $95 all-inclusive price without eventually charging $165+ per person. If you really want to go to Little French Key, I can get you there (transport + guide), but the entry fee stays your responsibility on-site.
What's the difference between Little French Key and Brady's Key?
Little French Key is the better-known, busier of the two — more facilities, more crowds, and a $70 USD entry fee. Brady's Key is quieter, far less touristy, with the same turquoise water and white sand, and I already include it in my Island Brewery Tour with no separate entry charge.
Why does your Island Brewery Tour go to Brady's Key instead of Little French Key?
Honest pricing. My Island Brewery Tour at $95 USD already includes 4 stops (Sol y Mar, the brewery, the Eco Park, and a private beach club near Brady's Key). Adding Little French Key's $70 entry fee on top would have blown up the price. Brady's Key delivers a very similar experience, included, with no add-on fee.
Can I still visit Little French Key with you if I really want to?
Yes. Message me and I'll arrange transport + guide to Little French Key. Budget around $95 USD for transport and guiding, plus the $70 USD entry fee paid on-site directly at the beach club — so roughly $165 USD per person total for the day.