Planning Your International Flights: There are direct flights into Roatan from Miami, Atlanta, and Houston, all subject to change. Please make sure you book incoming flights that arrive in Roatan no later than 2:00 pm. Likewise, your connecting flights out of Roatan should be booked no earlier than a noon departure.
Contact Your Credit Card Company: You must contact your Visa or MasterCard credit card company in advance and advise you will be in Honduras, to avoid charges being declined. We do not accept American Express or Discover.
Dietary Restrictions: Due to our small size and remote location, we offer a limited menu and must provide it in advance for our guests. Therefore, guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions must notify us of their circumstances well in advance. This and other information can be provided to us via the guest questionnaire.
Dive Gear Rental: If you opt not to bring your own gear, we have well-maintained rental BCD’s in a variety of sizes as well as new regulators with computers, full-foot fins, masks, and snorkels. We also have wetsuits, but in limited quantity, so you may wish to consider bringing your own. Be sure to tell us in advance of any dive gear rental requirements on the guest questionnaire.
Packing Considerations
If Flying to Guanaja: Carry-On space is limited on inter-island planes. There are NO overhead compartments. Carry-on can either be held on your lap or checked plane side before boarding.
Pack for a Purpose: Should you find that you have a few pounds/kilos of space in your suitcase when packing (remember, we do laundry complimentary!) for your trip, please consider bringing a contribution to the Pack for a Purpose projects we support. In doing so, you'll make a priceless impact on the lives of our local children and families. If you opt to bring a sizable donation, we recommend placing it in a separate piece of luggage bearing a tag, labeling it as Pack for a Purpose. In this way, should the plane to Guanaja be tight on space, the airline will know to prioritize guest baggage over the Pack for a Purpose baggage, which can be delivered later. For more information and a list of supplies needed, please visit https://www.dunbarrock.com/pack-for-a-purpose/. We also suggest you print the suggested document in case customs question your donations.
Clothing: The dress at the resort is very casual, so pack for comfort! Shorts, t-shirts, lightweight tops, pants, skirts, or dresses. There is no reason to overpack, as the resort offers complimentary laundry service! Be sure to pack a hat and sunglasses. Sun shirts and water shoes are good, with light hiking boots for those wishing to explore the island. A windbreaker or rain slicker should also be considered.
If You Are Susceptible to Motion Sickness: If you are taking the ferry from Roatan to Guanaja and susceptible to motion sickness, pack Bonine or Dramamine in case the water is rough. In most cases, it will not be needed.
Cash for Tipping: A small amount of money will come in handy for tipping baggage handlers and masseurs, and $10.00 in cash is needed for the Environmental Fund for the Protection of Guanaja Island. You are welcome to add dive and resort staff gratuities to your room charge, which is paid by credit card.
Toiletries & Sundries: We provide shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hair dryers in the bathrooms. Towels (including beach towels) and all linens are provided. We request that you pack only reef-safe, biodegradable SPF sunscreen.
Gadgets: The electric plugs in your room are the standard US 110 V plugs. European visitors will need to bring their adaptors. Don't forget the camera! Binoculars and a flashlight are always a good idea. Divers might also consider an underwater magnifying glass (we have tons of macro life) and any macro lenses needed for underwater cameras!
Bug Spray: Due to our island location and rocky shoreline, we are generally not bothered by mosquitoes and sand fleas to the extent mainland locations are. However, you will likely want to visit mainland Guanaja or other cays during your stay, so we still recommend you pack insect repellents such as OFF or Cutter. Also, consider packing Hydrocortisone cream or other anti-itch cream and Benadryl Tablets.
Trip Insurance
Vacationing in Guanaja involves several travel variables, including your international flights into Roatan and ferry or charter flight transfers to/from Guanaja. Although trip interruptions to reach Guanaja are not common, they do happen. If you miss the ferry on your arrival Saturday, or the ferry is unable to travel due to weather or other situations) You may incur expenses such as taking a private charter flight to Guanaja or the costs of transfer, hotel, and meals if you have to stay overnight in Roatan. If you do not have trip insurance, you will be responsible for these expenses. You will also be forfeiting the value of your missed nights in your Resort package.
For this reason, we consider trip insurance a necessity for every guest. So that we can be sure you understand what Clark’s Cay is responsible for and what you, as the traveler, are responsible for, we ask that you indicate your plans for securing trip insurance on your Guest Questionnaire.