How far is the ferry terminal from the Roatan airport?
How far is the ferry terminal from the Roatan airport? The Utila Dream ferry boat terminal is remarkably close to the airport. Once you have cleared immigration and customs, a 5-minute taxi drive will have you at the ferry terminal.
How far is Roatan ferry from airport?
The Roatan Airport is the Gateway to the Bay Islands The Utila Dream ferry boat terminal is remarkably close to the airport. Once you have cleared immigration and customs, a 5-minute taxi drive will have you at the ferry terminal.
Where does the ferry leave Roatan?
Roatan Terminal Our Roatan ferry terminal is accessible, located in Dixon Cove near the most populated and busy communities of French Harbour and Coxen Hole.
Do I need cash in Roatan?
The Lempira is the official currency of Honduras but US dollars accepted throughout Roatan and can be used in most parts of the island. Credit Cards can also be used in larger stores and restaurants, but not all. It's a good idea to have smaller denominations in US Dollars for arrival (making getting change easier).
How much earlier should I be at the ferry terminal?
Plan to be aboard your ferry as a walk-on passenger at least five minutes in advance of the sailing.
Why is Roatan so expensive?
The reality is that Roatan is an island, and almost everything consumed here is imported. Our food, products and supplies had to undergo a much longer journey to make it to our happy island, and therefore that drives up the price of just about everything.
How much is a water taxi in Roatan?
Because of the island's hilly topography, water taxis are quicker than cars, and will cost you $3 per person each way. They normally need minimum three people to go, so if it's just two of you and you don't want to wait, it will be $5 per person, or $10 in total.
How long does it take to drive from one end of Roatan to the other?
This is the largest and most populated of the Bay Islands 30 miles off the coast of mainland Honduras. About 38 miles long, and 5 miles wide at its widest, it takes a couple of hours to get from one end to the other thanks to roads that wind around its hilly and mountainous interior.
How much cash do you need in Roatan?
If you don't want to deal with currency exchange or taking money out of an ATM during your Roatan trip, you could theoretically bring all of your cash in USD along with you. For a 7-day trip, I would bring at least $700-1,000 USD, with the assumption that you'll have some left over.
Which ferry is best for Roatan?
If you are going to travel from La Ceiba to Roatan and vise versa, I strongly recommend the Galaxi Wave Ferry service. In La Ceiba, passengers can take the shuttle from the La Ceiba terminal to Hedman Alas bus and continue as planned.
Do I need to print my ferry ticket?
Some ferry companies allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.
Do they check your bags on a ferry?
Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.
Is it cheaper to book ferry in advance?
That said, some ferries sell out, or require you to reserve a spot in advance (especially if you bring a vehicle). Tickets are often more expensive when purchased at the last minute, so by planning ahead and buying your tickets online you can likely save some money.