2025: Women’s Roatán Caribbean Snorkeling, SCUBA and Eco Tour

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2025: Women’s Roatán Caribbean Snorkeling, SCUBA and Eco Tour
Roatán, Honduras
Apr 19 - 26, 2025
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Green Edventures Eco Tours & Expeditions
$3,995
Deposit: $500

About your trip

The moment you step onto the porch of your bungalow and gaze off into the blue sea flanked by green hills of palms, you will understand why nature-seekers come to Roatan to get away from it all. 

 

This women’s adventure is a perfect blend of exploration and tranquility, offering a chance to reconnect with nature, each other, and yourself. Dive into the warm waters of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (the second largest barrier reef in the world!), where vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life await. Snorkeling or SCUBA diving provide daily opportunities to witness the reef's wonders, with an unforgettable guided night snorkel revealing the ocean's nocturnal secrets.


Above the water, experience island life through exciting tours that include thrilling zip-lining through rainforest treetops and exploring local animal sanctuaries. Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Roatán by meeting the Garifuna people from Punta Gorda and learning about the island's diverse communities. This adventure offers the ideal mix of nature, culture, and unforgettable experiences.


Amidst the excitement, there’s ample time for reflection and relaxation. Unwind on your Ocean-view deck, paddle through calm waters on kayak or paddle board, or indulge in a soothing massage at the spa. This journey is designed for women of all ages 18 and older, offering a unique opportunity to live the life you imagine while connecting deeply with nature and your fellow adventurers.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Dive into Adventure: Explore the breathtaking Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world, and discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with life.
  • Swim with Dolphins: Get up close and personal with a playful pod of dolphins. Join their training program for an interactive experience that will leave you enchanted.
  • Island Bliss at Maya Key: Enjoy a sun-soaked day trip to Maya Key, where you’ll indulge in a delicious picnic lunch and snorkel in crystal-clear waters.
  • Thrill of the Canopy: Soar through the rainforest canopy on an exhilarating zip line and suspension bridge walk, taking in stunning views and the lush landscape.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Meet adorable monkeys, curious sloths, and majestic iguanas at wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to animal rescue and conservation.
  • Paddle and Relax: Glide across serene waters on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, soaking up the sun and tranquility off the beach.
  • Island Fiesta: enjoy a lively Happy Hour, a delicious buffet, captivating Garifuna performances, and exciting contests like the hermit crab race and dance competition.
  • Cultural Discovery: Experience the island’s vibrant culture and rich heritage with visits to local communities and their unique traditions.
  • Marine Education: Engage in informative and inspiring programs about marine conservation and the incredible ecosystems of Roatán.

GROUP SIZE

Minimum 6 / Maximum 14


To ensure an intimate and authentic experience, the group is limited to no more than 12 participants, allowing us to connect more deeply while minimizing our impact on the pristine environment.


We need 6 participants to confirm this trip, and we truly appreciate your patience as we work toward that goal. We’re just as eager as you are to confirm this adventure!


Once the trip is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with essential details, including flight booking guidelines, waivers, and tour-specific information. If we’re unable to fill the trip within 90 days of the start date, all participants will receive a full refund.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Easy

Designed for those new to adventure travel or preferring a more relaxed experience. 


Preparation: No specific exercise routine required.


Considerations:  Participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in/around open water.

MAP POINTS & LODGING

Click HERE to view Google Map of the itinerary.


Anthony's Key Dive Resort in Key Superior bungalows. 


Island and Resort Experience

Your island adventure includes seamless transportation between the charming island bungalows and the main resort via small water taxis. These boats shuttle guests to and from the key where your bungalows are located, as well as the main resort for meals and excursions. Once you reach the key, stroll along manicured paths to your private bungalow, perched right by the water and offering spectacular ocean views with the beach, pool, pool bar, kayaks, and SUPs just outside your backdoor. Each bungalow features a deck with hammocks, an ensuite private bathroom, air conditioning, and two comfortable beds, ensuring a cozy and picturesque retreat.

MEALS

Experience the ultimate indulgence on your next vacation with our all-inclusive packages! Relish in the delectable experience of enjoying three mouth-watering à la carte meals daily at our exclusive onsite restaurant, Ankor Seafood Grill. Overlooking the crystal-clear waters, the grill offers an abundance of seafood delicacies prepared with local spices and ingredients. Meals include coffee and tea at breakfast, and ice tea at lunch and dinner. 

DOCUMENTATION

All participants must have a passport valid for travel 6 months beyond the date of departure of Honduras. 


Passports/Visas:

Visit the US State Department Website for the most current requirements. Most destinations require your passport to be valid 6 months beyond your planned departure date. Check your passport now to avoid last minute stress and hassle. 


State Department Website 


Vaccinations & Travel Health:

Visit the CDC website for the most current requirements for travel and other travel health related suggestions and concerns for your destination.


CDC Website

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT METHODS & INSTALLMENTS

Installments

For your convenience you can pay for your adventure in interest-free monthly installments using a checking account or credit card. 


ACH / Checking Account 

Pay zero transaction fees when you pay from your checking account.


Credit Card

Want to rack up points on your credit card? We get it. WeTravel will add a service fee to the total amount of your trip if you pay with a credit card. Credit Cards fees: 2.9% (Amex: 3.9%). This is a bank convenience fee not a fee added by Green Edventures. 


Alternate Between ACH & Credit Card

You can change your payment method at any time in your WeTravel Account

GREEN EDVENTURES' TERMS & CONDITIONS

MEDICAL INSURANCE & DIVE INSURANCE

Mandatory Medical Insurance

Green Edventures does not provide medical or travel insurance in the package price. Due to the remote nature of our tours, we require that all participants have, at minimum, $250,0000 medical evacuation coverage for this program. This is for the safety of all guests. A comprehensive travel insurance policy will cover medical evacuation.


Comprehensive travel insurance is available at www.greenedventures.com/travel-insurance 


SCUBA Divers

Dive accident insurance is required and purchased separately. You will first purchase a DAN membership for $40 per year, then select your dive accident coverage.

https://dan.org/membership-insurance/dive-insurance/  

PACKING LIST

All participants must quality outdoor clothing and gear for your comfort and safety and be prepared for warm days and cool nights. Some noteworthy items are: a sun hat, lightweight long-sleeve shirts and pants (avoid cotton), polarized sunglasses, a fleece jacket or windbreaker, a rain jacket with a hood, water sandals, a sporty swimsuit, a medium backpack (15-20L), a warm layer for camp at night, a reusable water bottle, and a soft-sided duffel (max 95L).


Packing List  Coming Soon

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What is the average temperature?

High 84 degrees F / Low 76 degrees F


What is the average water temperature?

80-84 degrees F


2023 Blog Trip Report

2023 Roatan Women's Tour Video 

TRIP DEVELOPMENT

We strive to deliver a seamless and unforgettable travel experience. However, all itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify the advertised itinerary, including changes to the order of activities, destinations, or accommodations, guides, and trip leaders without prior notice.


In the event of changes, we will make every effort to provide alternative arrangements of equal value to ensure your overall experience remains exceptional. Your safety, satisfaction, and enjoyment remain our top priorities.


We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to create the best possible journey for you.

What's included

Activities

All activities included in itinerary

Lodging

Key Superior Bungalows with AC , double occupancy.

Meals

All meals are included from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day

Ground Transportation

Offsite activities in the itinerary

24/7 Onsite Support

Provided by a Green Edventures Program Manager and/or Representative & Local Guide

Airport transfer

Airport to/from resort only

What's not included

Airfare

Roundtrip to Roatan, Honduras

Travel Insurance

Emergency medical required.

DAN Insurance

Required Insurance for SCUBA Divers

Gratuity

$300

Snorkeling/Diving Gear

Available for rent onsite

Personal Spending Money

Alcoholic beverages

Baggage Fees

Resort Incidentals

Day 1

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Welcome to Paradise

As you step off the plane and take your first breath of the warm Caribbean air, you’ll feel an immediate sense of relaxation wash over you. The sunshine bathes the island in a golden glow, and the lush greenery surrounding you creates a true tropical paradise. Welcome to Anthony's Key Resort, where the island vibes are as inviting as the turquoise waters that lap against the shore.


Schedule:

  • 12:30 - 2:30 PM: After arriving, enjoy a leisurely lunch as you settle into your surroundings. If you need to rent any gear, now’s the perfect time. Until your room is ready, explore the resort’s many offerings—take a dip in the pool, visit the playful dolphins on Bailey’s Key, kayak across the gentle waves, or simply unwind on the beach.
  • 3:30 PM: Gather for an initial meeting at the reception, where you’ll get all the details for your stay.
  • 4:30 - 5:30 PM: Join everyone at the picnic area for a group meeting. Don’t forget to bring gratuity in an envelope.
  • 6:30 PM: End your first day with a delightful dinner, savoring the flavors of the Caribbean as you watch the sunset over the water.

Meals: LD

Day 2

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Explore Underwater Cities Teaming With Life (Snorkeling & Diving)

Your adventure begins with an exciting introduction to the vibrant underwater world of Roatán. The day starts with a shallow snorkeling or dive session, allowing you to get comfortable with your gear in the calm, clear waters surrounding the resort. As you glide through the warm Caribbean Sea, you'll feel the thrill of exploring a new realm.


Next, take a boat ride out to a nearby shallow snorkel (or deeper dive for SCUBA divers). As you swim above the intricate coral formations, you'll be mesmerized by the underwater cities that house a dazzling array of marine life. The corals, with their vivid colors and unique shapes, are living sculptures that showcase the incredible biodiversity of this pristine ecosystem. This is just the beginning of your unforgettable journey beneath the waves.


Evening: Fish ID class


Meals: BLD

Day 3

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Morning Dive & Snorkeling, Maya Key BBQ, and Educational Experience

Your day begins with an early morning snorkeling or diving adventure at the resort. The first stop is a vibrant reef where you'll encounter a dazzling array of marine life, from parrotfish and French angelfish to a rare seahorse and a friendly group of reef squid. As you explore the underwater world, keep an eye out for a majestic hawksbill sea turtle, often seen calmly swimming alongside divers and snorkelers. 


SCUBA divers, enjoy a deeper dive, offering a stunning view of the reef wall where the ocean floor drops dramatically.


After your morning in the water, the adventure continues at Maya Key, a private island paradise. Here, you'll enjoy a delicious BBQ picnic with plenty of time for relaxation and exploration. Whether you choose to take a refreshing dip in the pool, join a quick reef snorkel, or simply soak in the sun, Maya Key offers something for everyone. The island is also home to fascinating Mayan artifacts and a sanctuary for animals rescued from the pet trade, adding a cultural and educational twist to your day.


In the afternoon, you’ll return to the resort to unwind with tropical drinks at the open-air bar. The day concludes with a captivating presentation about the resident dolphins, offering insights into these intelligent creatures and their behavior in their natural habitat.

Meals: BLD

Day 4

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Conservation & Island Culture

Participants start their day with an enlightening presentation at the Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences, learning about coral restoration efforts in Roatán and the Caribbean, focusing on the severe threats corals face from global warming and human activities. Despite these challenges, there is hope as science and technology enable the regeneration of coral reefs by planting fragments to enhance their survival. After the presentation, participants engage in a hands-on experience at Tomcat Channel, where they assist in preparing elkhorn coral fragments for restoration. This meaningful activity allows them to contribute directly to the preservation of coral species, supporting efforts to protect ocean biodiversity.


In the afternoon, participants will embark on a private island tour to explore the rich history and diverse cultures of Roatán. Guided by a knowledgeable local, they’ll learn about the island’s blend of English, Nigerian, Mayan, and Spanish influences and how these communities harmoniously coexist. The excursion includes visits to two animal sanctuaries, where participants will meet rescued iguanas, capuchin monkeys, and three-toed sloths, all saved from the pet trade. The journey continues through Punta Gorda, home to the Garifuna people, and ends in Oakridge, a seaside town known as "Little Venice," where houses are built on stilts, and transportation is by boat through scenic canals and mangrove canopies. The day concludes with a timely return to the resort for dinner, with a chance to capture a stunning sunset.

Meals: BLD

Day 5

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Dolphin Training Session, Zip line & Island Fiesta

Participate in an interactive training session with charming bottlenose dolphins. During the session, you'll learn and use hand signals to guide the dolphins through their training routines. Take turns at the training platform, rewarding the dolphins with praise and fish for their correct behaviors. This session offers an exciting  opportunity to connect with these intelligent creatures and witness their enthusiasm for learning.


Experience the thrill of our zip line adventure and canopy walk as part of your tour. Feel the exhilaration as you soar through the lush Roatán rainforest on 11 exhilarating zip lines. Highlights include the unique opportunity to fly upside down, giving you a liberating view of the vibrant canopy and sparkling sea below. As you zip along, enjoy the fun of watching your friends glide by on parallel lines, and take in breathtaking vistas from an elevated perspective.

After your adrenaline-pumping zip line ride, embark on a serene suspension bridge eco walk. Led by a knowledgeable naturalist, this guided tour offers fascinating insights into the local flora and bush medicine, providing a deeper connection to the natural world around you.


Experience the vibrant Island Fiesta organized by the resort on our private Key, starting with a lively Happy Hour and a sumptuous buffet dinner. Enjoy a captivating performance by the Garifuna people, showcasing their traditional dance and music. Participate in fun contests, including the hermit crab race, limbo, and dance competition. 


Meals: BLD

Day 6

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From Blue to Black: Man-O-War Reef & Night Dive

Morning:

Snorkelers will discover the beauty of a coral patch reef where individual coral mounds rise from sandy bottoms in a shallow, clear-water setting. encounter vibrant fish, colorful corals, and possibly even spot a resting nurse shark or a giant lobster hiding in the nooks. 


SCUBA Divers dive into history with a visit to The Odyssey, a 300-foot freighter intentionally sunk in 2002, now resting at a depth of 115 feet. As you descend along the mooring line, you'll explore the ship's eerie, multi-story compartments on the stern, partially open and teeming with marine life. Large schools of fish can be observed from the surface, adding to the surreal experience of navigating this underwater giant. 


Lunch at the resort and then out for another snorkel, dive, or relax at the resort.


Evening

Slip into a mesmerizing night snorkeling and diving experience as you journey from blue to black beneath the waves. As the sky darkens from vibrant hues of blue to deep black, you'll explore a shallow reef where daytime creatures retreat and nocturnal life awakens. Guided by your flashlight, encounter eels hunting in the inky depths, octopuses emerging from their hiding spots, and parrotfish cloaked in their protective nighttime cocoons. This sensory immersion reveals the hidden world of the reef after dark, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the ocean’s mysterious transformation from day to night.


Meals BLD

Day 5

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Dolphin Swim & Afternoon Snorkel or Dive + SOL Community Center


Swim with the pod.

Start your day with an unforgettable experience—a free swim with the resident dolphins at Anthony’s Key. These dolphins are part of a research program and, yes, they are in human care. For those concerned, rest assured, these dolphins often participate in open water dive training and always return home, even when they have the option to leave. Some even return after leaving, and there’s a touching story of an older male dolphin who, of his own free will, chose to live with the resident pod and fathered several calves.


Before diving into the water, you’ll attend a fascinating classroom session led by one of the RIMS biologist, where you'll learn about dolphin physiology and behavior. When it’s time to meet the dolphins, you’ll feel prepared and excited. The real fun begins when you don your mask and fins and snorkel alongside the pod. With around 6-8 dolphins, including a playful baby, this is no ordinary swim—it's like joining a lively conversation, only with dolphins! You’ll hear and even feel their clicks as they use sonar to explore the world around them, including you.


After about an hour and a half of swimming with the dolphins, we’ll transfer back to the resort for lunch and time to recharge. 


SOL Community Center

In the time between the morning water activities and lunch, participants can visit the SOL Community Center, where they'll be greeted by giggling children eager to connect through play and showcase their creativity. The center, adorned with art made from repurposed materials, provides tutoring, counseling, and scholarship opportunities to help students excel beyond middle school. This visit offers a heartwarming glimpse into the impactful work SOL does for the local community. Our participants often bring donations of clothes, school supplies, and sports equipment for the kids.


Snorkeling & Diving 

In the afternoon, at 2:30 pm, SCUBA divers will head out for another dive, while snorkelers can enjoy exploring the shallows right off the key. Highlights of the dive might include spotting rare species like the frogfish and toadfish, as well as encounters with groupers, snapper, angelfish, southern stingrays, and scrawled filefish. 


Meals: BLD

Day 8

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An Unforgettable Tour Comes To A Close

At breakfast, reflect on the incredible moments and experiences shared with each other. From diving into the vibrant Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and swimming with playful dolphins to soaring through the rainforest canopy and relaxing on tranquil waters, each adventure will leave a lasting impression. You’ll treasure the laughter, the excitement of every new activity, and the new friendships formed along the way. As you bid farewell, you'll carry with you cherished memories and a deep sense of connection and fulfillment from this extraordinary journey.


Airport transfer from the resort included,

Meals: B

Optional Activity

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Dive with Sharks at Cara-a-Cara: An Unforgettable Experience

Dive into the heart of the ocean at Cara-a-Cara Marco’s Place, where you’ll encounter the majestic Caribbean Reef sharks in their natural habitat. Guided by the calm and experienced dive master Sergio, you’ll descend into crystal-clear waters, surrounded by these awe-inspiring creatures. As you witness the sharks circling, their powerful presence and the electric atmosphere will leave you in awe. The experience culminates in a thrilling shark feeding, where the energy in the water is palpable. It’s a humbling and deeply spiritual experience, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of these incredible animals.


This dive is exclusively for experienced SCUBA divers and costs extra. Sign up at the resort and consult with the dive master to determine if this 80-100 foot dive, which may have strong currents, is right for you. It’s not recommended for new divers.

About Your Trip Leader

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Kelly VanLaanen

Kelly has 20+ years of experience teaching outdoor education and trip guiding. Kelly has worked with the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program since 1997 teaching a wide variety of hands-on outdoor skills classes and guiding trips locally and internationally. Kelly has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens-Point in Natural Resource Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education / Interpretation. She has a passion for making outdoor recreation accessible to all skill levels and physical abilities and looking forward to sharing Costa Rica with you. 


You can read more about Kelly here: Meet Trip Leader Kelly VanLaanen

About your organizer

Fun, active, and educational nature-based group eco-adventures for people to connect with wild places and animals in extraordinary environments. Specializing in women's adventure travel groups, and teacher-led student groups. Inquire about private departures and co-ed trips.

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