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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA Caribbean resort island known for coral reefs and beaches.

Roatan

Roatan · Honduras · 16.31, -86.54

A long, narrow Honduran island in the Caribbean, Roatan is a diving and snorkeling paradise surrounded by the world's second-largest coral reef. Its powder-white West Bay Beach is famous. Cruise ships call at two ports: Mahogany Bay and Coxen Hole.

Port highlights

About 100,000 people
Population
A tropical climate that is warm year-round. The dry season is generally February to April, and the rainy season is October to January.
Climate
Spanish (English and island Creole are also widely spoken)
Language
Honduran lempira; US dollars are also widely accepted
Currency
The dry season from February to April (clear skies and calm seas)
Best time to visit
Local food

Fresh seafood, coconut-flavored fish dishes, baleadas (tortillas with beans), tropical fruit

Sights
West Bay Beach (white sand and swimming)Snorkeling and diving on coral reefsGumbalimba Park (interact with monkeys and macaws)Sloth and monkey sanctuary
Monthly average high / low temperatures
28°
19°Jan
29°
19°Feb
30°
19°Mar
31°
21°Apr
32°
22°May
32°
23°Jun
32°
22°Jul
32°
22°Aug
32°
22°Sep
31°
22°Oct
29°
20°Nov
29°
19°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GOLOSON INTL · about 71.5 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)127 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

HNL 7.90
Water 500 ml
HNL 80.00
Coffee
HNL 349.88
Inexpensive meal
HNL 140.00
Local beer
HNL 139.00
Big Mac

Prices in Roatan. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

RTB
Nearest airport
15–25 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Roatán” (CC BY-SA 4.0)