Points of Interest
- Garifuna Culture
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your air-conditioned transportation for a guided drive to the rugged, undeveloped East End area. Your guide will entertain you with the history of Roatan and explain its unique local culture. During your tour you will be encouraged to sample the fresh fruits that your guide carries in a basket, and you will learn about the abundant foliage and herbal plants indigenous to Roatan that are used for therapeutic and medicinal purposes. As you travel along the central ridge of the island, gaze out the window at the beautiful scenery, turquoise waters and coral reefs.
Arrive at Dixon Cove and board a boat for a lovely cruise through the historic waterways. Your island-style boat offers the opportunity to photograph the island's cays, red mangroves, and the visible shipwrecks of the "Tulung" and the "Alexandria." On a clear day the mountains of the mainland can be seen about 36 miles away. A brief time for independent souvenir shopping at Dixon's Cove is available when you disembark.
Then participate in a cultural presentation unlike any you've ever seen. Travel to Yubu, the Garifuna Village, and meet members of the Garifuna tribe, descendants of Black Carib Indians who settled here in 1797. Enjoy a performance of music and dance that stays true to Garifuna heritage. The tribe has maintained its lifestyle, culture and language to this day, and you will have an opportunity to learn a few greetings in the native language.
At the completion of your excursion, enjoy a scenic drive past dramatic vistas en route to the pier.
Special Notes:
Tour sequence may vary. Guest must be able to manage steps at Yubu and to board and debark the boat.Child Price:
12 & under reducedMedical Restriction:
Guest must be able to manage steps at Yubu and to embark and debark the boat.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart from ship for a scenic cruise at Dixon Cove
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Mini Bus
- Transport Capacity:
- 20
- Travel time:
- 00:20
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 100
- Steps:
- 6
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Free time at the gift shop
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Time at site:
- 00:15
- Free time at site:
- 15
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Photo stop for The View
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Mini Bus
- Transport Capacity:
- 20
- Travel time:
- 00:20
- Time at site:
- 00:15
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 10
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Guided tour of YUBU, Garifuna Experience
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Mini Bus
- Transport Capacity:
- 20
- Travel time:
- 00:15
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 75
- Steps:
- 14
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Guided tour of the Statue of Satuye
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Mini Bus
- Transport Capacity:
- 20
- Travel time:
- 00:20
- Time at site:
- 00:15
- Free time at site:
- 10
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 15
- Steps:
- 4
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Re-board your mini-bus and return to your ship
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Mini Bus
- Transport Capacity:
- 20
- Travel time:
- 00:30