What to expect…a typical day with ruthless roatan
With Ruthless, on all our island day excursions, we will always fish on the way to and from each destination. In the morning when we pick you up from West End at 7am coffee, juice and water is served with a nice breakfast spread, fruit, snacks and all your drinks are included all day!
Lunch will be set up at all of the destinations for that day. Snorkeling and sightseeing is always on the list (bring your cameras!). We will usually have around 2 hours at each place to explore, snorkel, eat and relax.
There will be a point when we will ask everyone on the charter what they would all like to do most; such as hang out a little longer, go fishing, or snorkel a little more. There are always a few options to make the day more fun and fitting for everyone!
On our way home we will fish and of course look out for dolphins, whale sharks, sperm and pilot whales. If we catch fish like tunas we will filet them on the boat and serve them Sashimi style with Wasabi & Soy dipping sauce! Yum! These trips are a real blast and you will go home with a memory to last a lifetime!
Weather
We ask for a range of dates that you will be in Roatan since certain trips can be quite dependent upon weather. Ruthless Roatan is committed to providing you with a quality experience and that starts with favorable weather conditions.
After more than 6 years working on the waters of Roatan you can trust that we will always put your safety and comfort first. All of our scheduled charters are weather dependent and subject to the discretion of the owners and captains.
Deposits
A refundable deposit via PayPal is required to make a reservation with Ruthless Roatan Charters. We require a partial payment to secure your spot with us. This makes things easier, since you will not have to scramble around when you arrive, which of course will maximize your relaxation time.
how to make a deposit
We will email you detailed instructions on how to send payment to secure your reservation through PayPal. After payment has been sent, we will confirm your reservation. Allow one business day for us to confirm. Please be patient with our correspondence as we are often out on the water!
if we have to cancel
If we at Ruthless Roatan Charters, have to cancel due to weather or any other circumstances, your deposit will be 100% refunded to you.
if you have to cancel
If you however, have to cancel, we require up to 48 hours notice from the agreed upon departure date & time must be given in order to receive a full refund of your deposit.
less than 48 hours notice
Cancellations made with only 24-48 hour notice, receive NO refund of your deposit, unless you are able to fill your spots on the trip. We will do our best to help you fill any last minutes spots if needed.
Less than 24 hours notice
Please keep in mind, that due to the nature of our small private boats we reserve a spot especially for you. Any cancellations made under 24 hours notice, will require the full payment for the trip you had reserved with us.
Cancellations
What to bring
Here's a list of some suggested items for you to bring with you on almost any trip with us.
Protective clothing from the sun. Hats, Rash guards, and Sunglasses.
Beach Towel
Reef friendly sunscreen (we recommend Aegis Sunscreen, SPF 30, available for sale on the boat)
Reusable water bottle or tumbler
Snorkel gear. You're welcome to bring your own, but if not we will happily provide some for you. We also provide life jackets and "noodle" floats.
Camera or GoPro
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Leave the plastic water bottles behind! We keep a 5 gallon container of purified drinking water on the boat. Perfect for refilling your reusable cups.
Disposable plastics, styrofoam.
Bananas! Seriously, we do request this fruit to please remain on shore and off the boat. We will explain why when you arrive.
Coolers are available on the boat.
Environmentally Conscious
We've seen the negative effects that plastics can have on the ocean and its fish inhabitants, which is why we strive to use products that are environmentally friendly, biodegradable and natural. We encourage this from our guests as well.
Here's what you can expect from us plus some ways you can help keep our ocean beautiful and our reef and fish healthy.
Reef friendly sunscreen (sunscreen that does NOT contain Oxybenzone)
Reusable cups with lids and straws (NO plastic cups or plastic straws please)
Biodegradable trash bags
Reef friendly bug spray
Recycling of aluminum cans
additional questions? we've got the answers, just send us a note. We're here to help.
We go to out of the ordinary places and do out of the ordinary things
We frequently travel along the coast of Roatan and around the Bay Islands. There's no better way to get an idea of what a trip with us will be like, than to see it for yourself. Even we have to pinch ourselves at times when we stop to look around and admire the beautiful scenery around us.
