Updated for 2026 Season - The Best Private Routes to Pigeon Cay Vanishing Private Island Paradise
The Roatan Snorkeling Experts: We get you to the reef 4x faster with no diesel fumes through our exclusive partnership with Tree Top Suites & Resort.
Visiting on a cruise ship? Five private trips fit a port day, each 5 hours or less with our Back-to-Ship Guarantee. See cruise ship excursions →
Cruise ship guests: This is a full-day trip (7+ hours round-trip) and best suited for resort and hotel stayover guests. Coming off a cruise? We recommend our West End Snorkel, Starfish Bank, or Mangrove Snorkel trips instead — all inside our 100% Back-to-Ship Guarantee window.
About this excursion.
Cruise Ship Notice This excursion is reserved for island guests staying at partners like Tree Top Suites & Resort due to the duration. Cruise guests please see West End, Mangrove, Star Fish or Shipwreck tours for 5-6 hour window.
Embark on a private Pigeon Cay tour with Dos Reyes Roatan Charters. Experience the crystal-clear sandbar of this disappearing island aboard our luxury 2024 34' center console. We provide the speed and stability to reach this remote gem in total comfort.
Snorkel untouched reefs, shallow turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life on a private charter to Pigeon Cay.
Snorkeling & Shark Encounter at Pigeon Cay — Roatan's Hidden Gem
Venture 26 miles east to Pigeon Cay, a remote island slowly being reclaimed by the sea. This rare destination offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness nature's beauty before it disappears. The journey takes just over an hour each way, and the reward is spectacular: shallow waters teeming with marine life, vibrant coral, and a 99% chance of swimming alongside wild nurse sharks and rays. While we can't promise 100% — they're wild, after all — it's as close to guaranteed as it gets.
Other snorkeling hotspots include Cayos Cochinos, Mangrove tunnels, Starfish Bank, Jade Beach, and the sunken shipwreck, each offering unique underwater experiences. See the full 8 elite snorkeling trips to compare routes and durations. With a licensed Captain and First Mate, Coast Guard-certified safety equipment, drinks, and snacks included, your adventure is fully taken care of.
Don't miss the chance to see nurse sharks and rays gliding through 3–4 feet of water. Book your Roatan snorkeling tour today and experience the thrill, beauty, and serenity of Pigeon Cay before it's gone.
Pricing includes up to 6 guests. Each additional guest is $100 per person.
Stay & Play — 10% Off When You Book with Tree Top Suites
Stay overnight at Tree Top Suites & Resort, our exclusive resort partner, and we’ll take 10% off your charter price. The full Caribbean experience — luxury hilltop suites, gourmet breakfast, and our private vessel — booked together as one seamless “Stay in the Trees & Play in the Seas” package. Mention your Tree Top reservation when you book and we’ll apply the discount.
- 50% Deposit Required at Booking: $725
- Each additional guest: $100 per person
Also popular: Pair your snorkel with a private morning fishing charter in Roatan, an elite Roatan fishing charter, or a Roatan luxury sunset tour on the same 34' custom center console.
Answers to quick questions.
Where do you pick up guests in Roatan? Do you offer hotel and dock pickup?
Yes. On the island, we offer complimentary boat pickup at any dock within about 3 miles of our home base at Gibson Bight Marina, including Sandy Bay, Lawson Rock, West Bay, and West End. If your hotel, Airbnb, or resort has a dock in that zone, we can pick you up there at no extra cost. For guests arriving by cruise ship, we run round-trip land transportation from the cruise terminals: Isla Tropicale, formerly known as Mahogany Bay (Carnival, Princess, Holland America) is $150 up to 6 guests, and Port of Roatan / Town Center (Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, MSC, Virgin) is $125 up to 6 guests. Cruise-dock pickups use land transport rather than boat because the south-shore ports can have wave conditions unsafe for a boat approach. Our long-standing partnership with Captain Julio Bodden and Roatan Bilingual Tours provides a professional 15-passenger van for these transfers so cruise guests get a seamless door-to-marina experience.
What should we bring?
You will be in the Caribbean Ocean, on a boat for 4 to 8 hours. Bring sunglasses, hat, sun screen, and a towel. A rash guard shirt is good for the reef gives a nasty road rash if you rub against the reef. Any long sleeve shirt works.
What if weather or seas are rough?
First safety is our Captains #1 concern! If conditions are changing our Captains know what is required to be 100% safe. Remember on Dos Reyes the Captain is 100% in charge and if the Captain states a need to go to shore that is exactly what needs to be followed. We cannot control the weather or the seas but all the Captains use and monitor weather, sea and GPS data from other boats and Captains. Please remember it can appear nice but weather moves in fast on the ocean. Please always listen to the Captain it is for your family and friends safety.
Does "Zero Fumes" really help with seasickness?
Yes. Inhaling diesel or oil fumes is a primary trigger for nausea. By eliminating the smell, we significantly reduce the risk of feeling unwell during your trip. Our boat is powered by Twin 2024 Yamaha 250 HP Commercial Motors — ultra-low emission, high-efficiency 4-cycle engines. They burn clean, run quiet, and vent exhaust deep underwater — well behind the boat.
Bring your own cooler (up to 36") with food, drinks and ice or take advantage of our add-ons at checkout and leave the carry-ons to us!
*The Captain may have to end or extend the trip for safety if wind or dangerous weather approaches.*
What's Included
- All snorkel gear
- Full face masks or traditional mask & snorkel
- Life vests
- Licensed Captain
- Radio for Music
- Fresh Fruit & Water
- Beer, Wine & Food can be add ons
- Full refund if weather conditions cancel excursion
- FUEL INCLUDED IN ALL PRICES
- 5 YEARS TOP RATED #1
- Transparent Pricing
- 4 times faster boat, Zero Diesel Fumes
- 7 to 8 hours
- Up To 4 Stops
*Please remember the Captain and First Mate are working for you. Tips are not mandatory but very appreciated in the 15 to 20% range of the trip cost.