Is Roatán Safe? Honduras Cruise Port Safety Guide

CruiseAware rates Roatán High from Honduras Level 3. The Bay Islands are better policed, but remain Level 3; Gracias a Dios is the specifically identified Level 4 area.

No. Tap water is not considered safe to drink in Roatán. Use bottled or sealed water only, including for brushing teeth, and avoid ice unless you know it was made from purified water.

Dial 911 for emergencies in Honduras, including Roatán. Store the number in your phone before going ashore, and note that medical facilities on the island are limited for serious conditions — serious cases are often stabilized and evacuated.

Use cruise-line-endorsed tours and licensed taxis. The advisory says the Bay Islands are better policed than the mainland, but this does not lower Roatán below Honduras Level 3; Level 4 applies specifically to Gracias a Dios. Honduras is overall U.S. Level 3; Gracias a Dios is Level 4.

Use cruise-line-endorsed tours and licensed taxis. The advisory says the Bay Islands are better policed than the mainland, but this does not lower Roatán below Honduras Level 3; Level 4 applies specifically to Gracias a Dios. Honduras is overall U.S. Level 3; Gracias a Dios is Level 4. Always use licensed taxis from the port authority, stay in well-trafficked tourist areas, and keep your ship's emergency contact number on hand before going ashore.

Tap water is not safe to drink — use bottled water only. Mosquito-borne illnesses (dengue, zika) are present; use EPA-registered repellent. Medical facilities on the island are limited for serious conditions.