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| Many of our guests may just want to ease into the beauty and tranquility
of the island life, relaxing on the beautiful beaches with a good book
or taking long walks with steady trade winds caressing their face.
Other guests with more ambitious pursuits in mind will be very pleased
with the variety of activities at their disposal. Roatan is laced by
the second largest coral reef in the world. The reefs here are protected
all the way from Sandy Bay to the western tip of the island. The clear,
sparkling Caribbean waters and the abundant underwater life provide
for some of the most spectacular scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing.
Foster's will be happy to arrange snorkel tours, fishing trips or other
excursions. Foster's son, Gerrilee Diaz, operates a fishing and tour
excursion boat. A brochure is available for those interested in pricing
and available activities. Diving packages, including resort courses
and diving certification, are readily available for those guests interested
in diving. |
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Snorkeling is amazing right out front at West Bay. A short
walk down the idyllic beach toward the south end provides for even
closer reef experience. Here the reef practically meets the shore and
is an easy swim providing a panorama of brilliantly colored fish and
swaying sea fans. For those of you who do not bring your own, nearby
shops rent snorkeling gear for about $10.00 per day. There is also
good snorkeling just offshore at West End. Snorkeling excursions by
boat can be arranged through Foster's for around $25.00 per hour per
person without gear and $30.00 per person including gear-minimum, 2
hour/2 person minimum. |
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Diving around Roatan is spectacular and attracts scuba divers
from all over the world. Our associate dive shop can provide for a variety of dives and courses,
including dive packages, introductory courses and complete certification.
Foster's will be happy to arrange for your diving needs at very affordable prices.
In the event of a decompression emergency, Roatan has a recompression tank at the Episcopal Medical Center
in Coxen Hole, approximately 30 minutes from West End or West Bay by car. |
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Fishing is a popular activity for vacationers. Foster's
can arrange fishing trips ranging from 2 hours to half or full day.
Gear can also be provided. The clear Caribbean waters are plentiful
with barracuda and tuna year round, and Wahoo and Dorado from September
to February. The average price for fishing, including gear, is around
$30.00 per hour per person with a 2 hour/2 person minimum. |
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| Island Tours can also be arranged. These can include a two
hour boat tour of the island to a longer combination of touring and
snorkeling at the neighboring islands of Barbareta and Cayos Cochinos,
among others. For those of who wish to tour the island of Roatan, jeep
rental can be made at West End. The price for a car rental at West
End is around $45.00 per day. |
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| Iguana Farm reserve at French Key makes for an interesting
visit. There are around 3,000 iguanas of several different species.
A local islander has set up this reserve to conserve these magnificent
and mild-mannered species. Take the road leading east from French Harbour
one will see signs which show the direction to the farm. Entrance fee
is $2.00. |
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Dolphin interaction, which is a highlight of many guests,
can be found at the Institute for Marine Sciences at Sandy Bay (Anthony's
Key). This is a research and educational facility where you can also
swim, snorkel or dive with the dolphins. Foster's can arrange transportation
there and back by boat or guests can also take a taxi or public mini-bus.
Fees for snorkeling and diving with the dolphins are around $75.00
to $100.00, respectively. There are also several dolphin shows almost
daily (except Wednesdays).The fee is $4.00. |
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Many other activities, such as horseback riding, glass bottom
boat tours, sunset cruises, jungle tours and others are available.
Foster's will be happy to arrange or make recommendations for desired
activities not provided directly. |
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