Helloooooo There Everyone!My husband and I are first time cruisers and I was curious to know your opinions on if it's better/more economical to book an excursion or just hop in a cab and go to the place you choose? for instance...we definitely want to see/hold a Sloth 🦥 so in Roatan we know there is the opportunity... would it be smarter to book the excursion (although there are other places we are not interested in the tour stops at)or just take a cab from port to sloths, then a cab from sloths to beach and then back to port. thanks for any advice on this!Have a beautiful day

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NeedToVacation · Answer

Hi. Not sure how much a cab would cost, but there are a few local tour companies that will let you plan your own day. You’ll get a price quote for your specific itinerary. (We have used Rony’s Tours). Or you can look up a specific animal encounter place, like Manawakie or Daniel Johnson’s, and they might quote you for transportation to get there and back (?).

NeedToVacation · Answer

Hi. We have used a local tour company, Rony’s Tours. You deign your own tour and they will give you a quote based on your stops and how many people. Not sure how much a cab would be. You could also try emailing the animal place direct: we have done Manawakie and Daniel Johnson’s. They might tell you what the cost is for transportation to and from (?)

Twincruiserlady · Answer

You can easily just get transportation on your own if that is all you want to do.  Just be sure you negotiate price before and confirm whether it includes both people for that price. Take a picture of the cab license plate before going so they know you can track them down if needed.  Be cautious. Roatan does have some scammers.  Also, you can negotiate once you get off the ship,  fewer ships in port will need better price.

CruiselineAdmin · Answer

Here is a  link for excursions offered by our excursion partners. https://cruiseline.com/excursions/port/coxen-hole-roatan-bay-islands-hondurasTheir guarantees are listed in the app and also on their site - you'll find that they offer all of the same assurances as do the cruise lines.

PanamaDee · Answer

Try Bodden Tours (BoddenTours.com).  You can customize your own excursion.  We have used them 4 times & it has been wonderful.  They will pick you up at the port & very good with communications.  Have a wonderful first cruise! 🛳️😎

LifeIsCruising · Answer

It is smart to always book through the cruise line even though it may cost a little more.

navydude · Answer

most definetly cheaper booking yourself but you lose out on the promise to wait if anything goes wrong. also easier to cancel thru ship if you need to change plans

dsmccaslin · Answer

it may be cheaper to do it through a third party,but if something happens you don't have that security that the ship won't leave you of your late returning.

cruisefangirl08 · Answer

When we went to Roatan, we went with the company and it was fine!

Ricdalek · Answer

Safer to do shore excursion in Honduras.

ShipGal59 · Answer

We always book through the cruise line bc if the excursion is late returning, the ship will wait on you. If not booked through the cruise line…they will leave you if you are late getting back. Just my opinion.

needsun · Answer

we use Real Deals very Dependable, see what they have to offer, not that expensive either.

LollyK · Answer

Try googling Shore Excursion Group. They have lots of trips the same as the cruise line, but cheaper. Also, they guarantee you'll be back to the ship on time.

shannonleigh18 · Answer

we did daniel johnson's monkey & sloth hangout when we went! he has a facebook page that you book thru and also has a car come to the port to pick you up as well as drop you back off after your excursion :) we loved it!! 😍🦥

Cruiseylady · Answer

Book through the cruise line- safety and assurance you'll make the cruise line departure time

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