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Half Moon Bay is well known as a place to have fun day or night. Although the sand is not as glamourous as that of sister West Bay, it provides a lot more entertainment than just laying there soaking up the rays. There is great snorkeling outside the reef and either side of the channel entrance (Take caution when crossing the channel for boat traffic is common). Halfmoon Bay is also the location of Roatan's yearly fishing tournament which brings great crowds, energy and boats of all sizes. If you choose to jump off the dock outside the yellow beach house as many of the locals do...do so at your own risk. Many of the diving operations are run from the docks as well diver training for beginners. | |
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MARBELLA BAY BEACH |
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It is a common misconception that Roatan has only one "real" beach (West Bay Beach) which could not be further from the truth. In fact there are numerous beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Although West Bay is considered the premier due to it's white sugar fine sand, it also seems to get the most crowded, especially on cruise ship days. West Bay Beach is approximately 1 mile in length with gorgeous turqoise water running the lenght. On the very West end of West Bay beach near "Black Rock" the reef in only mere stteps into the water. There is an abundence of maze like channels to enjoy. Do not venture out to far if you are not fit as the current gets a little stornger the further you venture out. Take notice of you fitness levels as the trade winds can also tire you out. Staying inside the main reef you wshould be fine. | |
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PALMETTO BAY |
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It is a common misconception that Roatan has only one "real" beach (West Bay Beach) which could not be further from the truth. In fact there are numerous beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Although West Bay is considered the premier due to it's white sugar fine sand, it also seems to get the most crowded, especially on cruise ship days. West Bay Beach is approximately 1 mile in length with gorgeous turqoise water running the lenght. On the very West end of West Bay beach near "Black Rock" the reef in only mere stteps into the water. There is an abundence of maze like channels to enjoy. Do not venture out to far if you are not fit as the current gets a little stornger the further you venture out. Take notice of you fitness levels as the trade winds can also tire you out. Staying inside the main reef you wshould be fine. | |
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TURQUOISE BAY |
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It is a common misconception that Roatan has only one "real" beach (West Bay Beach) which could not be further from the truth. In fact there are numerous beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Although West Bay is considered the premier due to it's white sugar fine sand, it also seems to get the most crowded, especially on cruise ship days. West Bay Beach is approximately 1 mile in length with gorgeous turqoise water running the lenght. On the very West end of West Bay beach near "Black Rock" the reef in only mere stteps into the water. There is an abundence of maze like channels to enjoy. Do not venture out to far if you are not fit as the current gets a little stornger the further you venture out. Take notice of you fitness levels as the trade winds can also tire you out. Staying inside the main reef you wshould be fine. | |
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FANTASY ISLAND |
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It is a common misconception that Roatan has only one "real" beach (West Bay Beach) which could not be further from the truth. In fact there are numerous beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Although West Bay is considered the premier due to it's white sugar fine sand, it also seems to get the most crowded, especially on cruise ship days. West Bay Beach is approximately 1 mile in length with gorgeous turqoise water running the lenght. On the very West end of West Bay beach near "Black Rock" the reef in only mere stteps into the water. There is an abundence of maze like channels to enjoy. Do not venture out to far if you are not fit as the current gets a little stornger the further you venture out. Take notice of you fitness levels as the trade winds can also tire you out. Staying inside the main reef you wshould be fine. | |
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PARROT TREE LAGOON |
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It is a common misconception that Roatan has only one "real" beach (West Bay Beach) which could not be further from the truth. In fact there are numerous beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Although West Bay is considered the premier due to it's white sugar fine sand, it also seems to get the most crowded, especially on cruise ship days. West Bay Beach is approximately 1 mile in length with gorgeous turqoise water running the lenght. On the very West end of West Bay beach near "Black Rock" the reef in only mere stteps into the water. There is an abundence of maze like channels to enjoy. Do not venture out to far if you are not fit as the current gets a little stornger the further you venture out. Take notice of you fitness levels as the trade winds can also tire you out. Staying inside the main reef you wshould be fine. | |
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PAYA BAY |
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It is a common misconception that Roatan has only one "real" beach (West Bay Beach) which could not be further from the truth. In fact there are numerous beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Although West Bay is considered the premier due to it's white sugar fine sand, it also seems to get the most crowded, especially on cruise ship days. West Bay Beach is approximately 1 mile in length with gorgeous turqoise water running the lenght. On the very West end of West Bay beach near "Black Rock" the reef in only mere stteps into the water. There is an abundence of maze like channels to enjoy. Do not venture out to far if you are not fit as the current gets a little stornger the further you venture out. Take notice of you fitness levels as the trade winds can also tire you out. Staying inside the main reef you wshould be fine. | |
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CAMP BAY |
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It is a common misconception that Roatan has only one "real" beach (West Bay Beach) which could not be further from the truth. In fact there are numerous beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Although West Bay is considered the premier due to it's white sugar fine sand, it also seems to get the most crowded, especially on cruise ship days. West Bay Beach is approximately 1 mile in length with gorgeous turqoise water running the lenght. On the very West end of West Bay beach near "Black Rock" the reef in only mere stteps into the water. There is an abundence of maze like channels to enjoy. Do not venture out to far if you are not fit as the current gets a little stornger the further you venture out. Take notice of you fitness levels as the trade winds can also tire you out. Staying inside the main reef you wshould be fine. | |