Cruise port call Norwegian Roatán: Your Excursions, Private and Personal
Norwegian (NCL) is one of the cruise lines with the biggest presence in Roatán — the Escape, the Getaway, and the Aura dock regularly at the Port of Roatán in Coxen Hole. On board, they push you hard to book the ship’s excursions, from $90 to over $1,200 per adult.
Here’s the secret: those excursions are run by local operators — the very same beaches, parks, and reefs I take my own guests to. I offer you the same experiences, in a small private group, from $95, with a Quebec-born divemaster who’s lived here since 2014 — and a guaranteed return to your ship.
The 46 Norwegian Excursions in Roatán → Our Private Version
🐒 Animals & Nature
🐒 Animals & Nature — The 46 Norwegian Excursions in Roatán → Our Private Version| Norwegian (NCL) excursion | Our private version |
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| Monkeys, Sloths And Macaws | Sloths, monkeys & macaws, without the crowd |
| Gumbalimba Preserve & Animal Sanctuary | Gumbalimba, private |
| Tabyana Beach & Gumbalimba Preserve | Tabyana + Gumbalimba, private |
| Maya Key Private Island Retreat | Maya Key (island + animals), private |
| Accessible Companion: Roatan & Monkey Sanctuary | Animals + sanctuary, accessible |
| Accessible Mobility Equipment: Roatan & Monkey Sanctuary | Animals + sanctuary, reduced mobility |
| Coconut Farm And Island Farm | Coconut & cacao farm, private |
🏖️ Beaches & Beach Clubs
🏖️ Beaches & Beach Clubs — The 46 Norwegian Excursions in Roatán → Our Private Version| Norwegian (NCL) excursion | Our private version |
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| Sol & Mar All-Inclusive Private Beach | Private beach club |
| Turquoise Bay VIP All Inclusive Beach Break | East-side VIP beach, private |
| Fantasy Island All-Inclusive | Private beach day |
| Beach Day At Brady’s Cay Private Island | Brady’s Cay private island, private |
| Beachfront All Inclusive Villas At Turquoise Bay | Private beachfront villa |
| Turquoise Bay Over-The-Water Bungalow | Over-the-water bungalow, private |
| Turquoise Bay Ocean View Cabana | Ocean-view cabana, private |
| Tabyana Beach | Tabyana/West Bay beach day, private |
🤿 Snorkeling, Diving & the Sea
🤿 Snorkeling, Diving & the Sea — The 46 Norwegian Excursions in Roatán → Our Private Version| Norwegian (NCL) excursion | Our private version |
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| Jolly Roger Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling | Sailing + private snorkel, without the crowd |
| Catamaran Cruise & Snorkel Adventure | Catamaran + West Bay snorkel, private |
| Tabyana Beach & Snorkel | Tabyana/West Bay snorkel, private |
| Coral Reef, Starfish & Shipwreck Snorkel | Reef + Starfish + shipwreck snorkel, private |
| Mangrove & Snorkel Adventure With Lunch | Mangrove + snorkel + lunch, private |
| Wall & Reef Certified SCUBA Dive | 🤿 Private tank dive, with a divemaster |
| Discover Scuba | Private discover-scuba dive |
| Snuba Experience & Beach Break | SNUBA + beach, private |
| Helmet Diving & Beach Break | Helmet diving + beach, private |
| BOSS Underwater Adventure | Underwater scooter (on request) |
| French Cay Semi-Submersible Experience | Semi-submersible (on request) |
| Semi-Submarine & Village | Semi-submarine + village, private |
| Transparent Boat Adventure | Glass-bottom boat + snorkel, private |
| (not offered by NCL) | 🦈 Pigeon Cay — swim with nurse sharks |
🌿 Land & Water Adventure
🌿 Land & Water Adventure — The 46 Norwegian Excursions in Roatán → Our Private Version| Norwegian (NCL) excursion | Our private version |
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| South Shore Zipline Adventure | Zipline (on request) |
| Zip’ N Beach | Zipline + beach, private |
| Ultimate Extreme Adventure Combo | Extreme zipline (on request) |
| ATV & Mangrove Cruise | ATV + mangrove, private |
| Jungle ATV Adventure & Beach Escape | Jungle ATV + beach, private |
| Horseback Ride & Swim | Horseback riding + swim, private |
| Turquoise Bay Horseback Riding & Snorkel | Horseback riding + snorkel, private |
| Lazy River Tubing And Beach Break | Tubing + beach, private |
| Donut Boat Adventure At Roatan Bay | Boat outing + BBQ, private |
| Mangrove Canal Experience & Seafood Boil | Mangrove + seafood feast, private |
🍫 Culture, Flavors & Tours
🍫 Culture, Flavors & Tours — The 46 Norwegian Excursions in Roatán → Our Private Version| Norwegian (NCL) excursion | Our private version |
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| Tropical Brewery Experience & Sightseeing | 🍻 Microbrewery tour (our specialty) |
| The Delight Of Chocolate And Rum | Chocolate + rum, private |
| Roatan Sightseeing, Caribbean Park & Beach | Island tour + beach, private |
| The Best Of The West In Roatan | Tour of the island’s west end, private |
| Easy Pace Roatan Discovery | Easygoing island tour, private |
| Garifuna Folklore, Flavors & Heritage | Garifuna culture, private |
| King Crab & Lobster Feast | Crab & lobster feast, private |
| Chef Signature Gourmet Journey | Gourmet food journey, private |
| Let’s Take a Selfie - Roatan | Photo tour of the best spots, private |
| Breath & Balance, Yoga Wellness Tour | Yoga + beach wellness, private |
| Casino Master Class With Premium Open Bar | We’d rather show you the real island 😉 |
⚓ Cruise note: Pigeon Cay is offered only to groups of 5 or more on a port day. For 1 to 4 people, go with West Bay or the island tour.
NCL at the Port of Roatán: how to walk out on your own
The Port of Roatán is laid out as a maze of duty-free shops, the Town Center, and the layout is
not an accident: it is built so you spend before you reach the street. Getting past it is simple
once you know the line to walk.
- Off the gangway, cross the Town Center buildings following the EXIT signs.
- Keep going past the shops and the mass-excursion sellers.
- Head for the port’s main gates, signed Gate 1 or Main Gate.
- Through the gate, follow the road down with the cemetery on your left until it meets the main
street. Cross at the crosswalk: I am on the sidewalk in front of the long grey concrete
building, in a green and black bandana, with a sign with your name on it.
Message me on Messenger or
WhatsApp before your call and I will send you a photo, so you know
who you are looking for. A few minutes on foot, and you have skipped the part of the day NCL
sells you.
Why Private Beats the Ship’s Excursion
- 💰 Often cheaper — from $95 vs. $90–220 (and up to $1,200) with NCL, and no commission.
- 👥 Small private group — not a busload of 50 people trailing a flag.
- 🇨🇦 A real local guide — led by Patrice, not an anonymous subcontractor.
- ⏰ Guaranteed return to your ship — or a full refund if your ship can’t dock.
- 🎯 Made to order — the day bends to what YOU want to do.
Your 3 Flagship Excursions
🤿 West Bay Snorkeling — $95 USD
The best shore-accessible reef in Roatán. See the excursion →
🍻 Island Tour + Microbrewery — $95 USD
Viewpoints, beaches, local life, and the island’s microbrewery. See the tour →
🦈 Pigeon Cay — $200 USD
Swim with nurse sharks on a dreamlike sandbar. See Pigeon Cay →
Your Port-Day Itinerary
- Departure between 7 and 9 a.m., Roatán local time. The exact time follows your ship’s arrival. I’ll be waiting just outside the terminal, sign in hand.
- Flexible route to your chosen excursion — photo stops along the way if you want.
- Automatically included: depending on the excursion, beach + shore snorkeling or a guided island tour.
- Add-ons on request (paid on site): tank dive, zipline, ATV, glass-bottom boat.
- Guaranteed return to the port 1 to 1.5 hours before boarding.
Book below — tell me your Norwegian ship and your port hours. 👇
Which excursion suits your Norwegian ship?
You’ll find your ship in the form. The ones we see most often in Roatán:
- Norwegian Escape — the “Free at Sea” crowd, loyal NCL cruisers → West Bay Snorkeling.
- Norwegian Getaway — an urban vibe, entertainment lovers → Island Tour + Microbrewery.
- Norwegian Aura — the newest, with a younger, upscale crowd → Pigeon Cay or a private dive.
They all dock at the Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole).
Every one of them ties up at the same pier: the Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole, where you will also find the berth map, the walk out of the terminal and where I wait for you.
Staying Longer in Roatán?
Not on a cruise, but staying a while? Check out our West Bay hotels and all my excursions.
