Honduras: La Ceiba > Roatan: Transporting Moto by Ferry

Nov 2025 |

The 3rd ride segment in Honduras was actually a ferry trip transporting my T7 from La Ceiba to Roatan. Here's how to do it, and some details about my stay in Roatan.

I used Dream Ferry, one of the 2 ferry services from La Ceiba. And I highly recommend them. They're a top-notch modern operation, not what you expect in Honduras; their boats are new, and service is impeccable. Dream Ferry offers 2 solid solutions for riders (or anyone with a vehicle); the first is to park your bike in their secure parking lot, at no cost; the second is to transport your bike on their high-speed ferry for about $35 one-way, and an additional $20 fee for port tax. As I was heading to Roatan for 1 week or so, and wanted to tour the island, I opted to put my bike on the ferry.

The entire process was a breeze. I pre-booked my personal ticket online a day before. Because there is no way to book your vehicle online, I contacted them via the WhatsApp link on the website and got a fast reply telling me to just bring the bike to the terminal at my departure time. The ticket is flexible; you can change dates, and even re-route to Utila.

I arrived in La Ceiba the night before and stayed at Hotel Trinidad, a low-budget place I booked on Agoda. The next morning, I arrived at the ferry terminal at 8:00 for the 9:30 ferry. After I checked myself in, they directed me to the cargo office in the same building to check in my bike. After processing and paying, I was directed to paythe port tax at a small kiosk next to the terminal. I was instructed to park my bike near the ferry. A worker then rode it onto the ferry and parked it beside an SUV. The ferry departed on time and took about 90 minutes to reach Roatan. Arrival is interesting: the ferry docks beside a stunning skeleton of a shipwreck - the scene really sets the tone for the island. The bike was rolled off the ferry onto the dock. I then rode 20 minutes to West End, where I stayed at Chili's Resort, an old house, and dived every day with Native Sons Dive Center, their dive shop.

Roatan was fantastic, exceeded expectations. It has a Caribbean vibe, English is well spoken (with a Jamaican-style twang), and it's a very chill place. I stayed at Chili's Resort, an old house, and dived every day with Native Sons Dive Center, their dive shop.

After one week, the process of departing the island was as easy as getting there.

Was it worth transporting the bike? I only rode it one day out of 7, when I rode up and down the island. But it did give me peace of mind to have my bike with me. But I could have just as easily parked it in Dream Ferries secured parking lot and saved $120.