What it's like
Half Moon Bay is a sheltered bay on the island of Roatán, Honduras. Its shallow water and reef make it one of the easiest places on the island to snorkel. The island sits near the second largest reef in the world, after Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
A visit is simple. Swim or snorkel over coral and seagrass, or visit the free sailboat moored in the bay, which has dive platforms and rope swings. The bay is a short scenic drive from the port, and a catamaran outing leaves from here.
Good to know
- Warm, shallow water over coral and seagrass suits beginners and families.
- Roatán sits beside the second largest reef in the world, after Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
- Apply high-strength bug spray when getting out of the water and several times a day, since mosquitoes and sand fleas are about.
Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay is a sheltered bay on Roatán with a shallow reef for snorkeling and a free sailboat moored offshore. Visitors swim, snorkel and jump from the boat.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
West Bay Beach
West Bay Beach is a mile-long white sand beach on the west coast of Roatan, with a reef a short swim offshore. It is the island's best-known beach day and a main draw of West Bay.
West End
West End is a small village on Roatán's west end, full of restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and beaches. Visitors swim off its sand, walk the paved main road and head out on the water.
Little French Key
Little French Key is a private resort island just off Roatán's coast. Visitors come for pristine beaches, beachfront bars and restaurants, and time in the water snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Pigeon Cay
Pigeon Cay is a deserted cay off Roatán where boat trips stop for a nurse shark encounter and snorkeling. Visitors reach it on a half-day tour that also includes Jade Beach.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Snorkeling
