Travel Tips and Important Information

Roatan, Honduras Vacation & Travel Planning

  1. Due to current security measures, you'll need to allow more time for check-in, security screening and boarding flights. Please check with your airline prior to departure for the latest recommended arrival times and security guidelines. It is also recommended you have a government-issued picture ID available at all times, as well as a printed itinerary if you're using an electronic ticket.
  2. U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport. Please make sure your passport is valid at least 6 MONTHS from your return travel date. Residents of all other countries should check with the Honduran Embassy/Consulate prior to leaving for specific entry requirements.
  3. Make sure your personal information is on all pieces of baggage as well as inside your luggage. If luggage is borrowed, please make sure identification is your own, not that of the person you borrowed it from!
  4. Green luggage tags provided by Anthony's Key Resort should be used on all luggage. This will help our personnel in Roatan identify your luggage and facilitate clearance through customs upon arrival.
  5. Unfortunately the airlines do not always deliver your luggage on time. The resort will do as much as they can to accommodate for equipment and other items, but please carry the following items in your hand-luggage:
    • Change of clothes
    • Toothbrush
    • Medication, contact lenses, prescription masks, etc
    • C-card: You can not dive if you do not have that.
  6. Please set aside U.S. $39 per person for airport departure tax from Roatan. Cash only is accepted.
  7. We suggest TRAVEL INSURANCE: please ask your travel advisor about this.
  8. Please note, if you are travelling to Honduras from any one of the following countries, you will require an International Vaccination Certificate Against Yellow Fever: Trinidad and Tobago, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameron, Chad, Congo, Costa de Marfil, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ecuatorial Guinea, Kenya, Lyberia, Mail, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Central Republic of Africa, Rhoanda, Santo Tomas and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leona, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo and Uguanda. Click below for more details (PDF file).

Packing Tips For a Vacation at Our Roatan Dive Resort

  1. Due to water conservation concerns, beach towels are not provided by the resort. Please be sure to pack your own beach towel, or consider buying a souvenir beach towel at the resort.
  2. Insect repellant is recommended, and is also sold at the resort.
  3. Pack light-weight, comfortable clothing. Casual clothing is acceptable throughout the resort.
  4. A long-sleeved shirt and long pants are recommended for horseback riding.
  5. Hats and sunscreen are recommended.
  6. Travelers cheques and major credit cards are accepted at the resort.
  7. Aspirin, antihistimine, immodium, anti-itch creams, and any other treatments your physician may prescribe or recommend for foreign travel.

Visiting AKR's All Inclusive Roatan, Honduras Resort

  1. Safes are provided in all our bungalows.  Safes measure 6"x20"x20" and can accommodate most electronic devices and other valuables.  Safes are accessed by a 4 digit numerical code, which is programmed by the user.
  2. The resort drinking water is purified and safe for consumption. Bottled water is also available for sale.
  3. All resort packages include three meals daily.
  4. Beverages that are included are coffee, milk and juices for breakfast; coffee and iced tea for lunch and dinner. All other beverages (soda, beer, wine, alcohol) are available at an additional charge.
  5. Snacks are available for sale at the Snack Shop from 7 am to 5 pm
  6. For special dietary requests, please advise your travel consultant prior to departure.
  7. WiFi Internet Access is available to guests in our reception and in most areas throughout the property.

Honduras Vacation Tipping Protocol

As the giving of tips is a very personal and individual matter, it is neither our place nor wish to tell you who to tip or how much, but since we do receive many inquiries from guests, we hope these simple guidelines will be helpful to you.

Individuals, who have personally provided exceptional service to you during your stay, we ask that the gratuities be given directly to them or placed in the box in an envelope with the individuals name.

  • Dive master
  • Boat captain
  • Dining room waiter
  • Bartenders
  • Cabin attendant
  • Front desk staff
  • Luggage handlers
  • Photo shop staff
  • Airport host

There is a back of the house tipping pool that includes those individuals who do not have direct contact with guests, but play a very important role in making your stay enjoyable. Gratuities for these individuals can be placed in the box in a single envelope.

  • Kitchen staff
  • Ground keeping staff
  • Maintenance staff
  • RIMS staff
  • Administrative staff

Gratuities for services rendered should be extended on the last day of your stay.