7 Days in Cayos Cochinos & Roatán: Remote Reef Expedition
An expedition combining the Caribbean's most untouched islands—the Cayos Cochinos, a marine reserve with minimal tourism—with Roatán's best luxury resorts. Live aboard or stay on remote cays, dive world-class walls and bioluminescent waters, spot dolphins and turtles, and enjoy Michelin-calibre dinners. For experienced divers and adventurous luxury travellers.
What to expect
- Live-aboard or private cay lodge in Cayos Cochinos marine park (2 nights)
- Wall dives at Brick Dock and Pigeon Cay: pristine, few other divers
- Snorkel with dolphins and spotted eagle rays in shallow, crystal waters
- Bioluminescent night snorkel (seasonal, summer): glowing plankton
- Roatán's Infinity Bay or Parrot Tree Lodge: overwater bungalows and fine dining
- Hike jungle trails on Half Moon Cay and encounter iguanas, howler monkeys
Day by day
Fly into La Ceiba. Private transfer to dock or hotel.
Board live-aboard or speedboat to Cayos Cochinos; settle into cabin, orientation dive.
Sunset on deck, gourmet dinner, first night at anchor.
Two guided dives at Brick Dock Wall and Pigeon Cay: 80–120 feet, pristine coral, pelagics.
Surface interval with fresh ceviche and tropical fruit; optional snorkel.
Dinner on deck, night snorkel (seasonal: bioluminescent plankton), rest at anchor.
Morning dive at Barbareta or Half Moon Cay; shallow coral garden.
Snorkel expedition with dolphins (if present); hike jungle trail to iguana colony.
Beach barbecue on a private cay, bioluminescent swim (seasonal), return to boat.
Early dive at first light; return to boat. Weigh anchor and sail to Roatán (4 hours).
Arrive Roatán; transfer to Infinity Bay or Parrot Tree Lodge. Check into overwater bungalow.
Welcome dinner at resort (often 5-course), sunset from deck, spa treatment optional.
Two-tank guided dive trip departing from resort dock: Spooky Channel and coral gardens.
Resort amenities: infinity pool, private beach, snorkel house reef, massage.
À la carte dinner at resort restaurant, live guitar or acoustic ambiance.
Private boat tour or guided excursion to Camp Bay or Monk's Jungle Trail hike.
Visit Gorda (Garifuna cultural tour) or second optional dive at Blue Lagoon.
Resort dinner, sunset lounge on the beach with cocktails.
Final snorkel off the lodge, spa treatment, leisurely breakfast.
Depart for airport; transfer to Coxen Hole (45 mins) for afternoon/evening flight.
Fly out or overnight in La Ceiba if necessary.
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