Dolphin Encounter & Swim in Roatán, Honduras
1 / 4A guest receives a dolphin kiss during the encounter
About this adventure
Make your visit to Roatán unforgettable with a dolphin experience in the Caribbean. Choose between a standard dolphin encounter or a dolphin swim and snorkeling package, with convenient private transportation arranged by Roatán Tours Hernández. Whether you are visiting Roatán on a cruise or staying on the island, we help you organize a memorable dolphin excursion that fits your travel plans.
Meeting Roatán’s dolphins is one of the Caribbean’s most memorable experiences. Roatán Tours Hernández arranges your private round-trip transportation and helps with the booking; the encounter, swim and snorkel experiences themselves are run by an independent, specialized dolphin facility with its own safety and animal-welfare rules. Tell us your preferred date, group size and whether you arrive by cruise ship or stay on the island, and we coordinate the timing so the day feels relaxed. Exact activities, age requirements and final pricing are always confirmed before booking.
Your package — confirm before booking
- Choice of dolphin encounter or swim & snorkel package
- Private round-trip transportation
- Availability, age requirements and final pricing
Ask Carlos which of these items are included in your quote; this is not a list of guaranteed inclusions.
What to expect
Pickup details
Cruise guests: send your ship name, arrival port, arrival time and all-aboard deadline. Carlos confirms your meeting point and pickup time before the tour; follow his instructions rather than another company’s port directions.
Hotel and island guests: send the name and location of your accommodation. Confirm the pickup point, any transfer cost and your return arrangements directly with Carlos.
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Package 1 — Standard Dolphin Encounter
From $130 per person. Includes the standard dolphin encounter experience and round-trip transportation.
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Package 2 — Dolphin Swim & Snorkel
From $180 per person. Includes the dolphin swim experience, the dolphin snorkeling experience and round-trip transportation.
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Transportation & pickup
We arrange private round-trip transportation. Cruise guests are met at Coxen Hole or Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay); pickup arrangements are confirmed during booking.
Return & drop-off
Agree the return location and time before setting off. Cruise guests should keep to the ship’s time and allow for the all-aboard deadline; the day’s route is planned around the schedule you provide.
Before you go
Package availability, age requirements, participation restrictions, exact activities and final pricing must be confirmed before booking. Cruise guests should plan the excursion around their ship’s departure time. Children aged 4 and under receive free transportation on all tours. Admission and activity fees are separate.
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, sun protection, dry clothes and cash or a confirmed payment method for extras.
Additional information
Tell Carlos about mobility needs, children in your group and any health considerations before booking. Accessibility, child arrangements and operator requirements must be confirmed for your selected activities. Weather or venue availability may change the order of stops.
Arriving by cruise ship?
We welcome guests from both Roatán cruise ports — the Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole) and Isla Tropicale, formerly Mahogany Bay. Pickup arrangements are confirmed during booking, and your excursion is planned around your ship’s departure time. Read our port guides for meeting-point details:
Isla Tropicale / Mahogany Bay excursions · Coxen Hole excursions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the two packages?
The Standard Dolphin Encounter (from $130 per person) includes the encounter experience and round-trip transportation. The Dolphin Swim & Snorkel package (from $180 per person) adds the dolphin swim and dolphin snorkeling experiences. Exact activities are confirmed before booking.
Does Roatán Tours Hernández operate the dolphin facility?
No. We arrange your private transportation and help with the booking; the dolphin experiences themselves are run by the independent dolphin facility, whose rules and schedules apply.
I am arriving on a cruise ship — how does pickup work?
We meet cruise guests at the Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole) or Isla Tropicale, formerly Mahogany Bay. Pickup arrangements are confirmed during booking, and the excursion should be planned around your ship’s departure time.
Are there age or participation restrictions?
Age requirements, participation restrictions and package availability are set by the dolphin facility and must be confirmed before booking. Tell us the ages of everyone in your group when you inquire.
