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Oak Ridge The Venice of Roatan
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Oak Ridge The Venice of Roatan

By Roatan Five Stars
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A perfect getaway in Roatan island, you will enjoy an amazing sightseeing adventure all the way up to the east end, our guides will take you to the oldest settlement in the island named as Punta Gorda, a Garinagu afro descendent culture, you will receive a small briefing about there arrival to the island, the colorful houses makes it unique, after a few minutes we will head over to Oak Ridge, The Venice of Roatan. One of the best areas on the island for unforgettable photos and water taxis adventures. Oak Ridge is the capital of the east end, where you can watch the local people move around in small canoes and their lifestyle, houses build around the waterfront on still. In our way back we will stop at Isery, the Pirate boat located near Punta Gorda village for some awesome photos.
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Ages 18-35
Duration: 3–6 hours
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  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Multiple stops for photos
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Water Taxi to explore the harbour
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Condos Private Rentals Airport
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Mahogany Bay
      • Roatan Town Center
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107493P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107493P1

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          Our guide will take you to Oak Ridge View, a wonderful site for unique photos of the picturesque fishing village.
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        • Roatan Five Stars
          739
          Roatan, Honduras
          Joined in November 2018
        • Appalachians-view
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          100% best time!
          Roatan 5 Stars has many tours and we pick the monkey/sloth encounter with the 3 stop snorkeling tour. We were cruising with the Harmony of the Seas in September 2024. Meeting with our private guide Daniel was easy; met just outside the port gate. He was very personable from the start! Our first stop on the way to see the sloths was a vista where you can take pics with your cruise ship in the background, in our case at Coxen Bay. Daniel talked about the culture and history of the Islanders in Roatan. The sloth and monkey tour was great! We held Guinea Pigs, a sloth, very cool by the way, and interacted with the white Capuchin monkeys. The folks there are very friendly and enjoy what they do! Our next stop was snorkeling. We went to an area to get the feel of snorkeling and saw starfish. The second stop at the edge of the harbor inlet where we swam around fish in the reef and saw the drop off of the inlet. Last stop was snorkeling around an old steamship wreck. The guys on the boat were very patient with beginner snorkelers and provided water, fruit juice and fruit on the boat. At this point my wife and I could have toured other places since we had time but we were tired and decided to return to the ship. As Daniel said we were on island time and he was very flexible with our time but emphasized the top priority after having fun was to be able to return to the ship in plenty of time! Do not worry about missing the ship! They will ensure you return in ample time! I might add that I was a little worried about where to meet up with Daniel but if you’re at Coxen Bay port just follow the exit signs and they will be holding a placard just outside the gate stating Roatan 5 Stars; very easy! When returning to the ship the port regulations allows them to drop you off inside the port instead of outside where we first met. The folks you meet along the way to the exit that are hawking taxis are very helpful if you mention you’re taking a Roatan 5 Star tour; they will point you in the right direction. All in all a great experience and we will 100% tour with Roatan 5 Stars again in March 2025 on our next cruise! Thanks again Daniel!
          Written September 9, 2024
        • Julian G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Over the top customer service
          This excursion exceeded my expectations. I was a bit nervous as this was our first time booking not through the cruise line. We found where we needed to go almost immediately, and we were escorted to our private car within minutes of exciting the port. Once we got to the excursion our driver (Remi) made sure we had everything we needed before we got there. The excursion was a great experience on itself, we got to see lots of wildlife along the reef. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept a close eye on the entire group. That was not what was most impressive. After we were done with the snorkeling excursion we had about 3 or 4 hours to kill before the all aboard on the ship. Remi took it upon himself to invite us to a private tour. He drove us to west end and west bay where he showed us around. He took is to a really good seafood restaurant before dropping us off at the port. 10/10 would recommend. Blew my expectations out of the water. Thanks again Remi
          Written September 4, 2024
        • kyledX2023ID
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best day we’ve ever had!
          It was absolutely amazing. Our driver picked us up right where they said they would be. He offered us drinks and snacks. He even had car seats for our little ones. He was beyond accommodating. So friendly. Enrick, I’m unsure of the spelling exactly! Regardless this tour and company was so lovely to work with and very friendly. If we even get the chance to visit Honduras again we will go right back to this spot!!!
          Written September 1, 2024
        • Y6955ENcraigg
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The animal experiences were awesome and loved hearing how the dolphins were able to go out to sea in their own ecosystem
          The Dolphin encounter, monkey and sloth, chocolate factory, and rum and cake factory was an amazing day. Had so much fun and our tour guide was great.
          Written August 31, 2024
        • A6455FZdavidh
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Roatan 5 stars was epic
          Our tour guide was the Best !! Josel Diaz was very informative and a pleasure to be with. Taught us how to take panoramic pictures, also. Definitely recommend the Tour service especially this driver..10 Stars 🌟
          Written August 30, 2024
        • J5499IRhannahf
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          HANDS DOWN THE BEST TOUR!
          Remy/renny was our tour guide. He was hands down the best tour guide we’ve ever had! Very personable, polite, and welcoming! We had a scooter with us and remy was very accommodating to our needs. He always opened the car doors for us, and gave us a beautiful tour. One of the best tours we have been on. Definitely prefer this over a group tour as it was only our family with the sloths and monkeys!
          Written August 29, 2024
        • jayjT4368ND
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best excursion experience!
          My wife and I visited as one of 3 port destinations on our 7-day cruise with Royal Caribbean, celebrating our 30th anniversary. We chose Roatan Five Stars (RFS) tours because of video we watched on YouTube, along with reading other reviews from various sources. This experience did not disappoint! Previously, we had only used the cruise ship excursion packages and were a little hesitant to try something not coordinated by the cruise line, but I’m so glad we did! RFS was much better, more personalized, and almost half the price of the cruise lines! We chose a package that took us to a zip-lining adventure through the forest, to an animal encounter experience with sloths (my wife’s favorite animal), capuchin monkeys and birds, a small island rum cake factory, a small chocolate factory (both with complimentary tasting), and a place to buy souvenirs away from the frantic crowds and haggling entrepreneurs. It finished with with lunch at a local Roatan treetop restaurant with amazing food. Our driver and tour guide, Daniel, was waiting for us when we arrived at our gate, and ushered us to his personal vehicle which he contracts to RFS… but make no mistake, this was a very professional experience and very comfortable. For the rest of our trip, Daniel would accompany us to each of our destinations, and provide us with commentary about the history of the island, and an insider’s view of the culture and life of Roatan and the surrounding Honduras. He was incredible! Very friendly, just funny enough, and extremely attentive to our comfort. As he would say more than once, “this trip is all about you having the best experience possible… it’s all about you.” And he and RFS surely delivered! Once we were in Daniel’s care for the day, the excursion was just amazing and never stopped. RFS truly delivered five stars on every level. As a tour guide, Daniel was perfect. He would usher us to each encounter, but allowed us to explore and have privacy whenever we wanted it. It’s hard to explain, but at each destination he was there without being there, if that makes sense. We truly enjoyed his company, and feel like we’ve made a friend for life. When we return to Roatan in the future, we’ll definitely be using RFS, and we’ll definitely be requesting Daniel to be our guide.
          Written August 29, 2024
        • Pioneer465145
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome
          Our guide was so knowledgeable about the area and the history of Roatan. She took us to see the sloths and monkeys and waited there for us. Then she drove us down to a dock where we were taken to Brady’s Cay. The island was awesome. We agreed on a pickup time and she was waiting for us when we returned. She then drove us back to the port. We would definitely book with them again. It was an awesome experience and we enjoyed having a guide to ourselves and not being crammed in a van with a bunch of others.
          Written August 27, 2024
        • tiffanygN2010TK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Company!
          Our experience with Roatan Five Star was fantastic from start to finish! Jaime was our personal tour guide and made sure everything went smoothly throughout the day. We began with ATV riding, guided by two amazing brothers who were both patient and attentive. They offered us the choice of a leisurely ride or a more adventurous one up the mountains. We chose the latter, and they took us to stunning viewpoints, capturing photos and videos along the way. They even sent us the pictures and videos after the ride, which lasted about 45 minutes. Next up was a visit to the sloths and monkeys. The animals were incredibly cute and friendly, and we had around 30-45 minutes to interact with them. My daughter was initially a bit apprehensive, but they were more than willing to let her return and enjoy the experience once she felt more comfortable. After that, we went to a chocolate factory, where we enjoyed a fun demonstration by a Willy Wonka-like character and had the chance to shop for chocolates. I tried a refreshing and delicious chocolate-covered pineapple. The tour continued at the rum factory, where we sampled some fantastic rum cakes and enjoyed a variety of alcohol samples. To cap off the day, we opted for a beach pass at Westside Beach. Jaime sat at a table while we relaxed and took care of our belongings. He even helped negotiate better prices for water sports as a local. I highly recommend Roatan Five Star for anyone looking for memorable excursions in Roatan!
          Written August 27, 2024
        • katiedZ2393QN
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Adventure, Always Felt Safe
          My family of 5 - mom, dad, and 3 kids aged 8, 10, and 12, took the adventure of a lifetime with Roatan 5 Stars! Our tour guide Wilson was extremely informative and thoroughly welcoming. He collected us from just outside the cruise port gates, and loaded us into his comfortable minivan, and drove us up to Jungle Top Zipline and Animal Park. We had an amazing hour-long Zipline down 16 lines with 24 platforms. Our Zipline guides were fantastic. We always felt safe and secure while hurtling down the mountain. We were followed by a photographer who snapped loads of great pictures, and we made a reasonable bargain for our photos at the end of the adventure. The Zipline park also has a small animal park with sloths, monkeys, guinea pigs, deer, bird and butterflies. We got to hold many animals, and interact and feed several others. There was a small restaurant located at the mountaintop, and we bought some waters and sodas. After leaving Jungle Top, Wilson drove us through several neighborhoods to get to our next destination - the colorful Roatan sign - for some photos, and then onwards to the MayaK Chocolate Factory and Junkfish Craft Market. We got a small tour and tasting of several varieties of chocolate, and bought loads of delicious local chocolates. We drove further to West Bay to the Roatan Rum Company, where we got to taste several varieties of rum and rum cakes. Everything was delicious. Wilson did have a little trouble with the minivan at one point, and we needed a quick jumpstart from another driver at the Chocolate Factory, but he was very upfront with what was happening and we were never worried that we were going to be stranded or being taken advantage of. We were driven back to the cruise port with plenty of time to spare. All in all, it was a fantastic experience and I wouldn't hesitate to use Roatan 5 Stars again to book another adventure the next time we're in port!
          Written August 27, 2024
        • Road02632521780
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best excursion ever!!
          We had an amazing trip!! One of my fav excursions ever!! Daniel was our guide and he was awesome - gave us all kinds of info about the area - made us feel very safe and taken care of - loved the sloths and monkeys at an animal retreat - went to a chocolate and rum factory (yum!) had tons of photo ops on this beautiful island. Spent a lovely afternoon at a fun beach club (included wifi and security and chairs/umbrella) and had a private snorkel trip complete with GoPro pics and personalized service. Daniel catered our day to whatever we wanted to do and we would absolutely do it again. He got us back to port in plenty of time. Highly recommend!!
          Written August 25, 2024
        • Cantraeger
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          3 Stop Boat Tour
          We went on 8/21 and did the 3-stop snorkeling tour. Our drive was excellent and promptly awaited us just a little before 8 am. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a great history of the island. It took about 40 min to get from our resort to the dock. Once we were there we hopped on the boat. I will say this boat has seen better days, but there was plenty of room for everyone to move around. Each spot was about 10 min away from one another. It seems like it was only about an hour or so of snorkeling. (Which is why I gave it a 4/5). I would have liked to stay out longer than we did, but I understand this was not a private but a group tour. We were provided juice, water, watermelon, and banana bread between stops and on the ride home. The banana bread was probably one of the best I had on the island. After we got back to the dock our driver took us to the Roatan Chocolate Factory. Here we were able to sample all the chocolates, and they also had several pastries that were delicious. There are also several shops to purchase all kinds of things from here. Our driver also took us to the Roatan Rum Company. This was one of the places we had on our list to stop. Overall this was a great tour for the money, and would 100% do this tour again.
          Written August 25, 2024
        • Michael M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Five star Roatan snorkeling three sights
          Reny was amazing, five star service, very professional, my wife and I had a blast. The boat team was also very good. They gave great direction and stayed with the group swimming with us showing us amazing views snorkeling the three sights. Will definitely go there again.
          Written August 25, 2024
        • Sandra S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Our Family had a great time.
          Went with my family. We had such a good time! The van was well maintained and comfortable. Everyone was friendly and helpful. They really went the extra mile to make sure we all had a good time. We saw beautiful coral, and fish. The guides interacted with us, actively engaging in conversation teaching us about the things we were looking at and pointing out things that we’d want to see. I will definitely be using this company again.
          Written August 23, 2024
        • rebekahr897
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Reserve with Roatan Five Stars Today!
          To be honest we were unsure about how this excursion was all going to work out. The instructions were to walk out pier one and go to the right! So that’s what we did! When we got to the street there was a lady there with a clipboard she knew our names and she alerted our Tour guide that we were there. From that moment and for the next 5hours we were in the capable hands of Renny our personal tour guide. We had scheduled in January 2024 and didn’t remember what we had scheduled so we asked our tour guide what we were doing and he said don’t worry about it. I got you. He took us to the iguana encounter first and then to AJ‘s monkeys and slots from there we went to the rum factory and the chocolate factory and the Raton sign and to an authentic Honduran dinner. If you want to choose a Roatan excursion that isn’t run by a cruise ship this is the place to reserve.
          Written August 20, 2024
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