Top Things to do in French Harbour
Top Restaurants in French Harbour
What to do and see in French Harbour, Honduras: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in French Harbour, Honduras including Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Hang Out, Zeppelin Dive & Sail - Day Tours, Arch's Iguana and Marine Park, Dockside Dive Center, Fantasy Island Dive Center, Roatan Adventure Park, The Buccaneer, Fin's & Grin's Roatan Fishing Charters, Maya Key, Butterfly Gardens.
Restaurants in French Harbour
1. Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Hang Out
Overall Ratings
5 based on 581 reviews
Reviewed By Jill C - Needham, Massachusetts
We visited the monkeys and sloths with our whole family - and everyone loved it! Great for kids and grandparents. Highly recommend this unique experience. How often in your life do you get to hold a sloth????? And the guide was great - very friendly and knowledgeable.
2. Zeppelin Dive & Sail - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 67 reviews
Zeppelin Dive & Sail is the Caribbean’s premier sailing and diving experience, providing private all-inclusive sailing and diving vacations on a 47 foot luxury sailing yacht with exceptional service. We offer sailing day tours around Roatan and scuba diving day excursions along with special day trip packages for cruise ship passengers.
Reviewed By Andrew C
Wayne and Elly really earned our praise during this vacation. From the moment I contacted them looking for a day trip to cayos, they were very helpful and communicative. This is just before the actual trip itself...
The trip itself was very well planned, the catamaran was comfortable, food and drinks were excellent, and wow!!! The underwater beauty of Cayos cochinos is incredible. We even had a large pod of dolphins swim with the boat on our way back!
If you're looking for a great day on the water with people who really know customer service, you can't go wrong with Zeppelin. Book with them, you won't regret it.
3. Arch's Iguana and Marine Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 449 reviews
Arch’s Iguana and Marine Reserve, we are dedicated to coral and marine life conservation. Through snorkel tours and lobster encounters we hope to show people another side to ocean life, one that needs to be respected and protected. My name is Samuel Arch. I am the son of Mr. Sherman Arch, founder of Arch’s Iguana and Marine Reserve. My father has imparted upon me a love for the ocean that can be replaced by no other. I am a third generation Arch. From childhood my father instilled in me the importance of conservation and protection. Throughout my life I have watched this reef go from baron and desolate to populated and thriving. At Arch’s Aquatic Adventure, we guarantee that your time on the island will be time well spent, and full of marvelous experiences which you can share with your family and friends.
Reviewed By product-of-canada - Toronto, Canada
This is a great little stop that can be included in a day trip, among other sites. It is close to Daniel Johnson's (monkey and sloths), in addition to the dock of Little French Key.
This little dinosaurs cannot get enough of the elephant ear leaves that you get to feed them. Our guide had very large and deep scratch marks on her arm, which she got from removing an iguana from an irresponsible tourist who was not holding the food as instructed.
It costs only $10 for admission, and includes a brief tour with a guide.
Do your research and avoid this place on cruise ship days. We went when there were 4 cruise ships, but managed to get there between groups.
4. Dockside Dive Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By DRBon14 - Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Get dive Center! Friendly knowledgeable staff. More then willing to work with visiting scuba instructors bringing their students in for training.
I was having troubles getting some paper work completed due to working on an iPad instead of a computer and they were eager to assist with anything I needed.
Thank you Dockside Center!
5. Fantasy Island Dive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By slvmrc - Montreal, Canada
Last week, I successfully completed my open water certification while on vacation in Roatàn, Honduras. I had contacted the dive center staff a few weeks before my arrival to ensure this could be accomplished. The dive center is managed by Ria Rowe and her husband Chris. I had met them during a previous vacation at Fantasy Island Resort and I felt at ease to finalize my training with them. Ria assumed the responsibility for my certification. She was very thorough making sure I had done the necessary training in Canada before proceeding with the open water certification. Prior to every dive and without rushing any step she went through the various exercises I had to execute, taking the required time to answer all the questions I had. I truly appreciated her calm and very professional attitude; it was reassuring for me to have a talented and confident instructor such as Ria to complete my certification. Furthermore, the location of the dive center is awesome making the entire process truly enjoyable. Aside from Ria, the rest of the staff at Fantasy Island Resort Dive Center were without exception very friendly and helpful. It is without any hesitation that I recommend this facility to anyone interested in scuba diving.
6. Roatan Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Roatan Adventure Park is located on 8 acres of real Roatan jungle within 2 minutes of the Carnival Cruise Ship Terminal, 5 minutes from airport, and 10 Minutes from Town Center Cruise Ship Terminal. We feature 1 hour guided ATV Tours (must be 18+ years), Foam and Mud Obstacle Runs (Beginner, Moderate, Advanced), Mountain Bike Trail and Kids Zone Foam Course (Inflatables, Mud & Foam for ages 6-8)
Reviewed By Rachel D
My husband, Bryan, and I rode ATVs at Roatan Adventure park while on our Carnival cruise. We were in a group of about 8. The guides were incredibly helpful and made sure everyone was comfortable with the ATV before we started our adventure. The guys were super helpful and fun. We shared many laughs! The course was an absolute blast! Everyone had a great time and we were able to stop and take pictures along the way. Great views from the top. Can't wait to come back and visit our friends again!
7. The Buccaneer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
We are proud present The Buccaneer Lifestyle Centre, that has been the Centre of Life of Fishing Village of French Harbour for over 50 years. Today at The Buccaneer you will find a concept shop, a Charles Philip slippers boutique, Honduran Walala Premium CoffeeShop, a Duty-Free store, a Yoga Studio, a Local Island Food Restaurant, a Beer Bar, a Swim Club with a natural pool and a Cultural Centre.
Reviewed By Kathy M
We like going to the Buccaneer because it is down in French Harbor where most tourists do not go. The ladies do a great job serving us, the food is good. It is more fried food ie: hamburgers, french fries, shrimp...There are plenty of table and chairs to sit on the deck facing the inner swim area. This is about 3ft deep. You can take a swim suit and get in or go wading or lay in the hammocks that are available. Wonderful atmosphere.
8. Fin's & Grin's Roatan Fishing Charters
Our experienced charter captains can fish with a variety of methods to increase your chance of catching fish while visiting Roatan. Also known as The Bay Islands of Honduras, we are located in the Western Caribbean Sea. We fish for Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Black Fin Tuna, and Sailfish. We are a family oriented fishing charter and welcome everyone to join our fishing excursions.
9. Maya Key
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 441 reviews
11.5 acre private island conveniently located just three minutes across the bay from the Roatan cruise pier and 15 minutes away from Mahogany Bay Cruise Pier. This pristine island features two secluded Beaches, excellent snorkeling from a scenic pier, a 70,000 gallon swimming pool, 5,000 square foot lounge deck, lush garden paths bursting with indigenous flora and most recently an animal rescue center, artisan plaza and Roatan's finest cultural attraction, The Bay Island's Interpretation Center and Ethnic Honduran Art Exhibit Center.
Reviewed By Michael L - Winter Park
We visited as part of our stay at Anthoney's Key but anyone can arrange to go here. The island is well maintained and clean with hundreds of beach chairs to use and a nice lunch spot by the pool. I would try to go when there are no cruise ships using the island as I suppose it could get crowded. The small zoo is well stocked with native island species and if you time it right you can be on hand for feeding. Don't miss the sea lions. We found the snorkelling to be quite good here. I recommend bug spray though. With so many people, the sand fleas are everywhere.
10. Butterfly Gardens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Guy C - Roatan, Honduras
Situated on the second floor of the Coconut Tree Resort where incidentally you have 'the best bang for your buck' you can see the ocean through palm trees swaying in the sunny breeze with crystal clear water where you can scuba dive for the cheapest rates in the world The dive shop is connected to the Coconut Tree Resort and you can get a package deal for accommodations and diving. See Rolando the manager at the Coconut Tree Resort for details. There is also a bar at the front of the restaurant.You will get great service from 'Memo' the bar tender whom has a great personality and will enter in a friendly discussion with you over a cold beer or what ever. The food is good and the atmosphere is nice being an open concept. They have a live entertainment once week. They also have a friendly cat which you can pet if you like cats. In all it is a good place to eat and relax with friends or alone. i would recommend it to anyone and I spend a lot of time there. They also have internet if you want to use your computer. Buen apetito!
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