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Ferry service - The Galaxy Wave is a modern catamaran ferry that
travels to/from the Muelle de Cabotaje port in La Ceiba, east of the
city centre on the Honduras Mainland; Galaxy Wave is currently
(June ‘15) the only ferry option to Roatan. The ferry is fast, clean,
comfortable, and reliable. It departs from La Ceiba twice daily, once
in the morning at 09:30 and once in the afternoon at 16:30. Departure
times from Dixon Cove, Roatan are at 07:00 and 14:00. The journey
lasts about 70 minutes. As of June 2015 the regular-class cost is 729
Lempiras (33.50 USD) from La Ceiba to Roatan and 705 Lempiras
(32.40 USD) from Roatan to La Ceiba; there is no discount for buying
a return and prices reflect a 13.5% price increase from the year before.
The former catamaran service by Captain Vern that provided direct
ferry service between West End, Roatan and Utila is no longer oper-
ating. The only option (other than private boat or swimming) from
Roatan to Utila is to take The Galaxy Wave between Roatan and La
Ceiba and then The Utila Princess between La Ceiba and Utila.
Afternoon boats can be more rough due to stronger winds. Make sure
to take some travel sickness pills if you are unsure how you will react.
The trip from La Ceiba to Roatan can be rougher than the return trip.