Night Reef Adventure: Discover Nocturnal Marine Life

Experiencing the nightlife at the reef is truly amazing. Many marine creatures emerge from their burrows and caves to feed, making the reef a hub of activity. Most of the animals visible are nocturnal, with favorites including the Caribbean octopus, spiny lobsters, squids, anemones that rise from the sand, and many more.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Roatan Getaway Tours - Upon arrival at our facility, you will be provided with your snorkel gear. After a briefing from your guides covering all the important aspects of the activity, we will head out to the snorkeling location, which is just 2 minutes away.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food or Pop
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alaina_b
Jan 29, 2026
Awesome sea life at night! - We had an awesome time! It was just my partner and I and we saw some amazing sea life! We saw a snake eel, octopus, several lobsters, some cool anemones, and a couple stingrays! The guide made us feel very comfortable in the water at night. This was my first time snorkeling at night and I would absolutely do it again after this experience!
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Sharon_m
Jan 1, 2026
Epic - Shallow water snorkeling. Night time critters everywhere! Best experience ever. Saw octopus, lobsters, fish, and the stara.
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Allysont2017
Jan 1, 2026
Night Snorkeling tour - Jim and our snorkel guide were amazing! We had never been night snorkeling and it did not disappoint. We saw several octopuses, lobster and sea anemone. We highly recommend this tour.
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Ty_h
Nov 30, 2025
Book it! - This was an amazing experience. We saw so much and Jacob made us feel very comfortable. He went out of the way to make sure we had the perfect evening and got to see all the underwater creatures that come out at night! I highly recommend this snorkeling tour. Would definitely book with them again!
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Lori_d
Sep 25, 2025
Highlight adventure - We are from Florida and have done a lot of snorkeling but never at night. This was a new experience. We saw 2 or 3 octopus a squid, 3 puffer fish, lion fish and huge lobsters, starfish And other glowing sea life. Jim and his partner are a wealth of knowledge on the seaside and the island. The highlight of our trip so far. You will enjoy your time with Jim and the time in the water.
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Jeremy_b
Sep 6, 2025
Magical - This had to be the best experience ever. We were picked up from our hotel and given a great history lesson along the way to French Cay. Just the ride alone to us was worth this price. The experience only got better once we arrived. They took care in getting us outfitted in gear and going over everything. The boat is easy to board, clean, and comfortable. The Deckhand became the "wizard of the dark" (my quote) navigating us the entire way. Dude is an encyclopedia and is excited to share knowledge. He was so patient even with my overstimulated brain. This put in fear of the dark at bay (no pun intended). Every instruction was clear but it really felt more like hanging out with a good friend thats excited to show you cool stuff. We saw so many different fish, octopus, lobster, squid, rays, lionfish(boo) and even a sleeping parrot fish. He hit the UV light and showed us glowing anemones that about made me loose my snorkel. What a sight. Once done we were guided back to the boat and safely transported back to the dock. This is truly an experience I will never forget. Even my partner was in total appreciation of what we had just done. We always felt safe and never left alone. The value of this experience is worth WAY more than the cost. You guys must try this!!!!
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Kari_m
Aug 18, 2025
A must do! - Philip and Jim were super friendly, picking us up at our accommodation and easing our nerves. They both have a wealth of knowledge about the marine life and island. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. It’s just too bad we left it until our last night because if we were staying longer, we’d have done it again!
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Geoffw2015
Jul 20, 2025
Awesome. Very different at night with animals out to play! - I snorkeled with them in January and liked it so much that I brought my brother now in June. It was another brilliant experience. The guide Philip knows his aquatic life and where to find it. We had: 5 octopuses; 4 lobsters; 3 puffer fish; 2 glow in the dark anemones; and a basket starfish - oh, and a good sized green moray eel! And they are all very active at night. Not using like they do in the day - the lobster followed us. The octopuses are hunting. They can’t promise what you’ll see, but swap the eel for a ray _ and we saw many of the same dusting my January night snorkel. I highly recommend you give it a try.
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Isabellaby6298wa
May 9, 2025
Night time snorkel adventure - This was our first nighttime snorkel and it will be hard to beat! Our boat captain and guide were awesome, and the experience was unforgettable! Within the first few minutes in the water we saw an octopus, and the sea life spotting just kept going! Book this tour on your next trip to Roatan!!
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Rae1221
Apr 26, 2025
Private and 100% worth it - From start to finish, this was an incredible adventure. We were picked up in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, and our driver was not only kind but also extremely knowledgeable about the island. He shared great local recommendations and fascinating insights that really enriched the trip. When we arrived at the snorkel site, it turned out to be just the two of us, which made the whole experience feel super private and personal. Our dive guide was fantastic—pointing out all kinds of marine life and sharing his expertise along the way. We saw multiple lobster and octopus, and even a rare basket star–so cool! If you tend to get cold easily, I’d recommend wearing a wetsuit, but otherwise everything was perfect. I would 100% recommend booking this if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore the island.
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From $45
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).