Customizable Roatán Private Tour: Rum, Chocolate & Island Culture

Presented by Preview World

From £39.00

Join our 'Roatán Island Private Tour' to explore the island's beauty, culture, and delicious food. This tour is completely private, ensuring you won't be mixed with other groups, and you'll never feel rushed. Your dedicated driver-guide will make sure your experience is unique and unforgettable. If you'd like to stop for a meal, simply ask your driver, who will happily recommend a local restaurant. You'll visit local communities like French Harbor, Gravel Bay, Flowers Bay, Sandy Bay, and Coxen Hole, the island's first town. Experience the West End Village with its variety of restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops, where you can stop to shop if you wish. We will also take you on a scenic drive to West Bay, where you'll enjoy some fantastic views along the way. Discover how organic chocolate is made from beans to bar and enjoy free samples. You'll also try rum cakes and rum with incredible views. After the tour, we'll ensure you return to your cruise ship with plenty of time to spare.

4 hours (approx)

Instant Confirmation

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance

Group Size: 15

  • Private transportation
  • Visit West End Village
  • Visit Roatán Views
  • Dining options: Your choise (Optional) in Roatán
  • Each Reservation is in a Private Vehicle
  • Your Driver, Your Guide
  • Photo Stop at Roatán Sign
  • Entry - To the Roatan Chocolate Factory and Roatan Rum Factory
  • Macaw Market souvenirs shopping

Meeting point

The meeting time is scheduled for one hour after your ship docks in port. Ship time and local time may differ, so we've adjusted the meeting time accordingly. If your ship's arrival time changes, the meeting time will remain one hour after your arrival. You can disembark earlier than one hour after docking, if possible, as our tour representatives are available before your ship arrives. Rest assured, if you're unable to make it within the hour, our representatives will wait for you. INSTRUCTIONS MAHOGANY BAY CARNIVAL CRUISE PORT: HOW TO FIND US * Walk through the Shopping Center. * Exit through the Covered Gangway to find the Carnival Taxis and buses. * Turn left when you reach the road and walk uphill to the Security Gate. * Walk down the small hill, and at the bottom, you'll see our Staff holding a sign that says “ROATÁN TUCAN ADVENTURES”. MEETING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE "PORT OF ROATAN, COXEN HOLE. • When you get off the ship, walk into the port. Pass the shops, pass the artificial rocks and painting on the wall to your right. • Turn to your right where you will find the shop “Piraña Joe”. • Continue walking forward. Turn to your right before you get to the “Tucán Gift shop”. • Walk under the covered top and follow the port signs towards “Port Offices,” “Taxi,” and “Exit.” You will come to a covered pavilion lined with stalls on either side that will be occupied by companies promoting their tours. • Continue straight through this area, following the sidewalk path straight ahead. Look for security gate 1, please Exit through there. • We will be right outside the security gate with a sign saying “ROATAN TUCAN ADVENTURES”. If you're staying at a hotel in Roatan, just give us your details and address, and we'll pick you up at the right time and date. Our team will make sure everything goes smoothly, so you have a hassle-free experience.

End point

No end description available

The Roatan Chocolate Factory

25 mins

French Harbour

25 mins

Roatan Rum Company

35 mins

Coxen Hole

15 mins

West End

30 mins

West Bay

15 mins

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For the safety and comfort of your baby, we kindly request that you bring your own infant seat when traveling with us. Your proactive approach to ensuring your baby's security is highly valued and greatly appreciated.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.


Reviews

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5.0 100 out of 10 experience

Adriana_F, June 2026

Incredible experience Samantha our driver/guide was the best, she gave us a lot of knowledge on the island and also showed us the best views. I'm recommending this company to everyone visiting roatan.

5.0 Awesome custom excursion

Paul_J, June 2026

Alfredo was such an excellent host. He went above and beyond what we ever expected. His local knowledge was what we were hoping for. This excursion was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

5.0 1st time users

Noel_G, May 2026

As a first-time user of Viator, my family and I had a great time. Our tour guide made us feel welcome and gave us an amazing island tour. I highly recommend Viator for your future excursion.

5.0 A must do in Roatan!

Roxanna_O, May 2026

This was really fun. A must do if you’re in Roatan! Be sure to ask for Amy as your tour guide! She’s the BEST!

5.0 Terrific Way to see Roatan

Mike_S, May 2026

This is our second time to cruise to Roatan and this excursion booked through Viator was the best!! The first time we were in Roatan we booked an excursion to see Roatan through the cruise ship. We were very disappointed with that excursion. We were on a small bus and the excursion leaders were more interested in taking us to shops they had financial interest in rather than having a good sightseeing tour of the city. Really a waste of time. This new excursion through Viator was terrific! It was just my wife and I in a private car with our tour guide Brian Goodman. Brian was very focused on giving us ideas of things we might want to see and he wanted to know where we wanted to go and what our interests were. He is a long term resident of the Roatan and was extremely pleasant, informative, and entertaining. Meeting up with him at the cruise port was exactly as described when we booked the excursion, and he Brian returned us back to the cruise ship in ample time. Importantly we felt completely safe with this excursion. This was the highlight of the Roatan stop. I highly recommend this excursion.

5.0 Personal tour of the islanf

Trish_K, May 2026

Make sure you ask the company name before trying to meet up in the mob of vendors. Also ask meeting times so you’ll have a complete plan. Cynthia was AMAZING and she took us all over the island helping us with group pictures and telling facts from the route. We added a stop at the sanctuary and had an amazing time. ($20 extra per person…bring cash and plan ahead!) it was totally worth it. Also added an extra rum tasting near the chocolate factory and it was SO MUCH better than the Roatan Rum factory stop. We had a group of 8. We had our own private tour. It was 10 out of 10 for us. ❤️

5.0 We had an enjoyable day...

Libbyh52, May 2026

We had an enjoyable day with our tour guide Tyler. He spoke really good English and was very knowledgeable about the beautiful island. We visited a roadside markets that sold local crafts, a coffee shop place and chocolate factory. Tyler introduced us to a banana soda it was sweet but very refreshing. Would book this again.

5.0 Private tour with the best possible guide.

RoberM21, May 2026

Excellent private tour of Roatan thanks above all to our guide (Elda). In addition to the scheduled places, it took us to places we wanted to visit, shops where we wanted to shop or restaurants with typical comfort that we loved. We would definitely repeat the experience because thanks to it we had a great day. Thank you Elda for your work and dedication.

5.0 Felt like we saw the entire island with our guide

Steven_C, May 2026

We felt like we got to see the entire island! Samantha was an amazing guide. Told her our top interests to see, which we visited all three. Then along the way asked to stop at other places that we wanted to visit after seeing. Definitely recommend going to the brewery as they have great beer and food. Skip the rum "distillery" as it is just a commercialized store selling rum and rum cakes that are overpriced for tourists.

5.0 Best your driver on the island

bob_s, May 2026

Tyler made this experience great! Being born here he head all sorts of anecdotes on Island history, places to go and things to do. Honestly the run and chocolate "tours" left something to be desired, but he drove us to a monkey and sloth sanctuary which was the highlight of the day. Plus he took us to a local restaurant that was great with ocean views. Make sure to ask for Tyler as your driver!!

5.0 We had a very great time...

Natasha_S, April 2026

We had a very great time with Diana! She really knows the town/city. Absolutely awesome experience. Considering a return trip just for her!

5.0 A great tour guide!

Dollybelle74, April 2026

Our tour guide, Larson, was just amazing! He reached out to me to confirm our reservation. He gave us a lot of information about the island! Just a real honest guy, everyone knows him and likes him! We will DEFINITELY use him again!

5.0 Tania, our tour guide,...

HaYoung_K, April 2026

Tania, our tour guide, was very sweet to spend the day with. We were able to hit the places and do the activities we wanted to (Chocolate Factory, rum tasting, snorkeling, driving around the hills, walking through West End). It was easy to find her following the directions for the meetup spot and she took us back with good timing to get on our cruise without concern.

5.0 Our guide was Diana and...

CLAUDETTE_S, April 2026

Our guide was Diana and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history of the island during the tour. I would definitely recommend Diana as a tour guide and would choose her again on any future visits to the island.

5.0 It was a wonderful...

Vijay_S, April 2026

It was a wonderful experience. Samantha, our tour guide was excellent. She took us around to some amazing views and customized it along the way. Highly recommend.

5.0 Our guide was amazing! He...

Jacklyn_J, March 2026

Our guide was amazing! He was super kind and even showed us where the locals lived. We enjoyed his knowledge and love for his home.

1.0 Not as Expected

FoodieMD, March 2026

This trip was extremely disappointing. Based on the reviews we read. First of all, the car they sent was in terrible condition, beat up seatbelts that did not work. After a while, the car broke down and we had to wait 30 minutes for another car. The second car wasmuch nicer and in much better condition. David, the guide, was a sweet young man, but not a very good guide. He did notseem to have a plan for the day and certainly did not seem to know where to take us. We were very disappointed.

Response from Host, March 2026

We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. However, we believe it is important to clarify certain points to provide a complete and transparent account of the situation. We are a formal company committed to delivering safe, organized, and high-quality service. According to our driver David, the tour was completed in full, covering all the locations included in the itinerary. Additionally, efforts were made to go beyond the planned route in order to accommodate your preferences and enhance your experience. Regarding the vehicle issue, this was an unforeseen situation (a flat tire), which, while uncommon, can happen in any transportation service. The matter was handled promptly, and a replacement vehicle was arranged as quickly as possible to minimize any disruption to your tour. We also want to emphasize that all our vehicles undergo regular inspections to ensure safety and comfort. We are surprised by your review, as according to our internal report, no dissatisfaction was expressed during the tour, which would have allowed us to take immediate action at the time. We respectfully note that this experience does not reflect the usual standard of service we provide to our clients. We appreciate your feedback and remain committed to delivering a professional and reliable service. Best regards, Sinthia Bodden Roatan Tucan Adventures

5.0 Experiencing the true flavors of Roatan

Michael_M, March 2026

We had a private tour of Roatan with Renie. What a great experience! He shared all the history of Roatan along with explanations of the culture. He drove us all over the island with commentary. The stops we had were beyond what we expected. Loved the special stops for some fresh mango, jerk chicken, and special pineapple cookies. We truly experienced the flavors of Roatan along with the rum, chocolate, and gorgeous scenery. Thank you Renie!!

5.0 The absolute best of Roatan

dougd047, March 2026

So sorry for the delay in this review for Roatan Tucan Adventures on March 3, 2026. We arrived home on the afternoon of March 10 and both my wife and I came down with terrible colds, cough, fever. Not noro or covid thankfully but up and about now and wanted to express our sincere thanks to David our excursion host and to Roatan Tucan Adventures. They were truly the best. And after 38 cruises and multiple excursions I do not remember anyone better. The details of the excursion, the instructions leading up to the excursion were spot on. David did everything to make sure this was not just a ride to different spots on the island. He gave such an education while driving, while stopped, answering questions, and never once did we feel he wasn’t paying attention to his driving. This was truly the most enjoyable, best value, excursion I can remember taking. We all, the 4 of us, couldn’t stop talking about all we experienced once back on the ship. My best to everyone involved with Roatan Tucan Adventures.

5.0 Wonderful time!

Deborah_C, March 2026

We had a private 4 hour tour with Hendry Lonzo from Toucan tours. He was an amazing tour guide and very friendly. We had a great time!

5.0 Excellent tour and guide, Roatan

Pauline_I, March 2026

Danny was a fantastic guide! He gave us excellent information, he was very helpful, meeting all the requests we asked. Highly recommend

5.0 Great experience

Rebecca_P, March 2026

Our guide took us to a wildlife sanctuary at our request (extra $20 per person) and to a lovely eating spot overlooking the water. This experience was much better than an excursion, as we were able to interact with our guide (Samantha) all along the journey.

5.0 Fun island tour!

Brian_W, March 2026

Cynthia was a fantastic guide a driver. She shared a lot of info about local Roatan life & info about the island. She also took extra time for us to finish with a lunch with an amazing view. Would highly recommend.

5.0 A Grand Day!

Mike_J, March 2026

A great tour of Roatan exploring the neighborhoods and tasting rum and chocolate. Our guide Alfredo was great. Big thumbs up for him. A thoroughly enjoyable day.

5.0 Best Excursion of our Cruise

Thomas_B, March 2026

Phil was an amazing guide for our tour. He provided amazing insights to the history and culture of the island and took us to great locations. Phil also had a very engaging personality and we recommend him to everyone. We felt very safe with him.

5.0 So Worth It! Got a tour guide all to ourselves!

JoAnna_P, March 2026

Jeimi was our tour guide/driver and we LOVED our experience with her! It was well worth the money to have our own vehicle and customizable tour! She answered a ton of questions we had about the island and culture! And she was a good driver too! I’ve done similar tours in other countries where they drive like a maniac, but she was very considerate! We had a group of 10 with ages ranging from 6 months to 75 years and everyone had a good time! The AC worked well and was a nice reprieve from the heat and humidity! We loved getting her all to ourselves and not in a large group of 20-30! She also had a great suggestion for a restaurant for lunch that had great seafood and was right in the beach! We would definitely do this again and highly recommend Jeimi specifically! Thank you so much!!!!

5.0 Totally Customizable for What You Want to See or Do

Karen_B, February 2026

Danny was a wonderful and patient tour guide. Before leaving the parking lot we discussed some things we definitely wanted to see and others we did not. While driving around the island he would tell us about the area we were going through or the area we were going to next. He gave us many opportunities to stop and get out. He is very knowledgeable since he is a native of the island. We really appreciated that he drove us all the way into the port (where the taxis and shopping area are) to drop us off at the end of our tour which was extremely helpful (since “Mama” is almost 90 and walks with a cane.)

5.0 Awesome adventure

Chad_M, February 2026

Allan was professional, fun, talkative and informative. He really made our day, even when our toddler was not her princess self. We would book again especially because Allan wasn't just a tour, he's a new friend.

5.0 Great to have a private tour with Jeime

Wendaayh, February 2026

Once we exited the port we located our tour company and met our driver/guide Jeime. We were inteoduced to the different communities and history of the islands, it's main industry and the different parts of Roatan. Jeime was flexible adjusting the tour to our needs. She was able answer all our questions. We tasted locallly made chocolates and rum taking home some souvenir samples. Two of us also had time for a quick swim and snorkel at west Bay beach which was good too.

5.0 Delightful Tour of Roatan

Lakeview5, February 2026

We had David as our guide and couldn't have had a better driver/guide. He was informative, friendly and adapted our tour to suit us. We were able to get an overview of the island and also visit the chocolate and rum factory which were small locally owned spots and not your bus destinations which we loved. Please be advised that if you arrive via cruise ship, you will exit past the taxi stand and then have a small hill to walk up and down the other side to reach the tour operator. We would highly recommend this tour.

5.0 Excellent service....

Linda_J, February 2026

Excellent service. Everyone should know that you sub-contract out the tour. So they need to know the name of the sub-contractor when we get to the port. Very important because otherwise it was a bit confusing.

5.0 Island tour with Iran

Glenn_B, February 2026

Iran did a great job with our Island tour of Roatan. He was very knowledgeable, very friendly, and provided great service. He provided five star treatment.

5.0 Cooking with spice

Keith_W, February 2026

The excursion was great. It was customized according to what we wanted to do. It was fine effective and priced well. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves and would do it again.

4.0 Our Roatan Experience...

Terri_S, February 2026

Getting to the pick up location was extremely difficult - rocky walking paths, down hills & once we finally got to our location, it was very hard to locate our driver.

5.0 Pick Tyler

KAREN_K, February 2026

Your tour of the island with Tyler was the only way to go! He was informative and spoke English clearly. He took us everywhere we wanted to go and chose upscale areas for chocolate and Rum.

5.0 Very nice tour of Roatan!

Jane_M, February 2026

Tyler was our driver/guide and did a great job! He was very knowledgeable about the island and its people and knew just where to take us for the best coffee and chocolate prices.

5.0 Elda was great the...

Amber_L, January 2026

Elda was great the weather not so much but enjoyed our trip around the island and the wonderful conversation with Elda!

5.0 An exceptional day tour

Debbie_S, January 2026

We had a wonderful day seeing and experiencing the life in Roatan. Diana did an exceptional job and we would highly recommend her to everyone we tell to please explore Roatan.

5.0 Nathan was great! The...

yasmeen_s, January 2026

Nathan was great! The views were breathtaking we loved every second of it!!! We would definitely book again in the future.

5.0 Knowledgeable and...

David_S, January 2026

Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Would recommend.. Very accommodating and easy going. All around good time

5.0 Best tour we've had off a cruise ship!

CHRISTINE_O, January 2026

We had another couple with us and thought we'd give a non-cruise excursion a try. The private tour/car is the way to go now forever, even though I don't think we will ever find another tour guide to beat Alfredo!!! Alfredo gave us such a "back stage tour" of Roatan, so much more than just the tourist rum and chocolate stops, which made it even better. We can't thank him enough!! This tour company/driver is recommended highly. I used to be a travel agent so I'm very picky and this tour checked all the boxes!

4.0 Emmanuel was great. He...

Todd_S, January 2026

Emmanuel was great. He took us around to see what there is to see on the island. He helped my sister in and out of the car There just isn't alot to see on the island. We went to the rum factory, the chocolate factory , the Mayan ruins and along the tourist area. We were done before 3 hours

5.0 Family experience

Mrshoodroyal, January 2026

Our tour guide Diana I hope I spelled it right was so amazing traveling with my daughter she was so friendly sociable and kind to my daughter if you have a family ask for Miss. Johnson she was very patient when we were at the beach having a good time. A quality I loved is she was punctual I set a time and she adhered to it. Overall I had a great time with Diana and she showed me great views thank you for your kindness

5.0 Jamie was great! It was...

Yolanda_R, January 2026

Jamie was great! It was a small group 5 of us and it was wheelchair accessible. This was a wonderful experience for our family.

5.0 Excellent

Chimdimma_O, January 2026

Alfredo was an awesome tour guardian. All 9 of us enjoyed the experience. Took us all over the city and explained everything

5.0 WE HAD A BLAST!

Brian M, December 2025

Christmas day tour of Roatan. Our tour guide Jeimi was the BEST!! Very knowledgeable and a kind person. Our family of 6 had a great time and we would recommend this tour for anyone. Jeimi showed us all the sights and we all had a blast!! Thanks Jeimi!!!!

5.0 Best way to explore at...

Ragina_S, December 2025

Best way to explore at your own pace!! Manny was an excellent guide ands took such great care of us!!

5.0 Absolutely Amazing!

Jake_A, December 2025

We had the best experience. Our guide Diana J. was the BEST! She did everything that we asked without hesitation. She was very knowledgeable and gave us the best experience. She helped us get great pictures. She took us to a great restaurant. She took us to an animal sanctuary that was great. We needed a safety pin to take back with us on the ship, and she made sure that she stopped by the local seamstress shop and went in and got it for us! She was appreciative of us and we were so appreciative of her. She made sure that we were back in port in time after she made sure that we did everything that we wanted to do. If you are looking to see the island and have a great tour guide, we 10/10 recommend Diana J. Thank you so much!

5.0 Great experience. Well worth the money.

pattig59, December 2025

The tour guide was great. Very informative and flexible based on what we wanted to do and see. It was easy to find the tour group after existing the port, they provided very detailed directions.

5.0 Best day of our trip!

Jenn_e, December 2025

Such a fantastic day! From the detailed instructions on where to go when we got off our cruise ship to the full day of learning about the area in an air conditioned drive to all of the places we wanted to visit! We were lucky enough to have Alfredo as our guide and he was the best!!!! We were a family of 6 with varied interests and we all had a great day with Alfredo!

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