La Ceiba – Roatan
Ferry to Roatan Island
La Ceiba – Roatan
Ferry to Roatan Island
The La Ceiba Roatan ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Safe Way Maritime & Dream Ferries. La Ceiba Roatan ferries take around 1 hour 15 minutes. The ferry costs between £33 and £253, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from La Ceiba to Roatan.
The first La Ceiba Roatan ferry typically departs from La Ceiba at around 08:00. The last ferry usually departs at 17:15.
The La Ceiba Roatan ferry trip can take around 1 hour 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes with Safe Way Maritime. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 24 weekly sailings from La Ceiba to Roatan provided by Safe Way Maritime & Dream Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Safe Way Maritime provide 14 sailings weekly. Dream Ferries provide 14 sailings weekly.
La Ceiba Roatan ferry prices typically range between £33* and £253*. The average price is typically £100*. The cheapest La Ceiba Roatan ferry prices start from £33*. The average price for a foot passenger is £100*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between La Ceiba to Roatan is approximately 18.3 miles (29.5km) or 16 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between La Ceiba and Roatan.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Safe Way Maritime & Dream Ferries ferries between La Ceiba and Roatan.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from La Ceiba to Roatan with Safe Way Maritime. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| La Ceiba - Roatan Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Honduras | |
| Destination Country | Honduras | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Dream Ferries & Safe Way Maritime | |
| Average Price | £98* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 26 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 24m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:30 | |
| Distance | 15 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
La Ceiba is a port city on the northern coast of Honduras, situated in Central America. According to legend, the city was named after a giant Ceiba tree grew near the docks, initially becoming a tourist attraction in itself for many decades. La Ceiba forms part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras and is host to over 200,000 permanent residents, though at most times of the year tourists form the majority with generally over half a million residing there at any one time. Party-goers typically lust over the buzzing nightlife and late night clubs that are synonymous with La Ceiba. Nearly all the action is over the estuary in Barrio La Isla, which has become somewhat of a mecca for Hondurans who want to let loose for a few days. Away from the party scene there are several beaches, though many of them are deemed polluted and unsafe so remain largely untouched by tourists. The downtown area has a similarly neglected vibe, but remains more of a tourist hub due to the transport links to La Ceiba’s natural landscapes. There are buses that run to Pico Bonito National Park, the picturesque Cayos Cochinos and the stunning white water on the Rio Cangrejal. The town is relatively small so many of the locals will have knowledge of all the major sights and their transport links; it is advised to have the name of the desired destination written on a piece of paper for easy communication. A taxi rank lies in the centre of the town which is within a relatively short distance from the port, though it is worthwhile negotiating a price before entry.
The myriad of fascinating coral reefs create an underwater haven for scuba diving and snorkelling, allowing you to explore the exotic sea-life from the copious diving sites that line Roatan’s coast. Plunge into the depth of the waters among the alluring tropical fish or swim around the bright blue sea at your own leisure. For those not partial to underwater adventure, the shoreline is entirely encompassed by forestry and verdant foliage - the perfect setting to sit and admire the beautiful surroundings. It would take a few days to fully traverse around the mountainside, so anyone with a taste for adventure or love for the great outdoors would be overjoyed by the mecca of tropical plant life. The island may appear as a paradise for adrenaline junkies, yet there is plenty of white sand to host your attempt to achieve sun kissed skin underneath the Caribbean sun. After exploring the waters, basking in the glorious weather or embarking on a land adventure, the evenings are fairly relaxed all over the island. Very few bars are found on the island, so the atmosphere is designed more to families and couples as opposed to partygoers; the entertainment comprises of excellent restaurants and the occasional karaoke bar.
Buses run every 15 minutes from the main stations, covering much of the island. Taxis are readily available and can be negotiated with to prevent tourists being overcharged, whereas water taxis have fixed prices and are typically very reliable. For personal transport, rental scooter companies offer fairly affordable prices.
