Customer Reviews from 2008...

Here are a few reviews from recent guests...each tour is different, but we try to make each one memorable.

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If we've had the honor of showing you Roatan, please let us know what you think. If you have any photos, we'd love to include them here, as well.

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Gord and Gail Brown - Newmarket, ON, Canada:
We visited Roatan in March of this year and were treated to a tour of your wonderful island by Lionel. We have travelled quite abit over the past few years and of all our tour guides, I must say that Lionel was one of the best and friendliest that we have had the pleasure of meeting. Please pass on our regards to this very fine young man and once again tell him how much we enjoyed his company. (NCL Sun, March 31, 2008)

Melissa Bryant - Arlington, TX:
My family & I had a WONDERFUL time in Roatan thanks to you & your tour company. Ann was our driver so my thanks go out to her as well. We came in on the Carnival Legend March 21st on a rainy day. Our original plan was to visit the zip lines, iguana farm, and monkeys. We were somewhat diverted due to weather however, that ended up being the best thing! We met up with a family friend that lives on the island. She joined us at the port & toured us around. The West End was GORGEOUS! We didn’t make it to the beach but the views were enough to take our breath away. We visited a private school that our friend is affiliated with as well as the oldest Methodist Church on the island. Lunch was made for us by a friend of hers – coconut milk, pastelitos & pineapple cookies. It was yummy! We met 40 local children in Flowers Bay that attend the church & use the library that our friend established. It was pure joy to work with the kids on crafts, coloring etc… My son even played basketball with a few of the boys! To see the simple enjoyment on their faces as we delivered chocolate to them was amazing. Roatan was our favorite stop – I can’t wait to return for an entire week or more! (Carnival Legend, March 21, 2008)

Michelle Mabis and Clyde Lucas - Indianapolis, IN:
My fiance and I were fortunate enough to read about, and book, a Victor Bodden tour over the internet. Victor's company and staff members were wonderful. The tour of Roatan was great and our tour guide, Julio, was extremely knowledgeable. The tour was very private and personal, something that we had never before encountered on our travels. If you have a certain interest or are curious about a certain aspect of the island, be sure to mention it to your tour guide and Victor Bodden tours will make sure that you experience it on their island. We stopped by a local hospital as well as a school all at our request. If you want an affordable tour, that is personalized, and without the cruise ship crowd, then you should definitely book with Victor Bodden tours as you will not be disappointed. It is the only way to truly experience Roatan. The customer reviews speak for themselves. Thanks again Julio and Victor Bodden tours! (Carnival Legend, March 14, 2008)

Our Friends from Canada, Steve & Janis, Visited a Kindergarten Class

Steve and Janis Green - Kitchener, ON, Canada:
We had a memorable tour of Roatan with much thanks to Julio! The trip far exceeded our expectations! Visiting the little Kindergarten was the highlight for me (I’m a Kindergarten teacher) and Steve loved the snorkelling. Zip lining was a riot! We both loved the little monkeys and as you can see, they loved us too! We will recommend your tour company to everyone we know that is travelling to Roatan. Thank you again for taking the time to show us your beautiful country and for getting us back to our ship in plenty of time before sailing! (Norwegian Sun, March 10th, 2008)

Kevin and Rebecca Bartlett:
We were in your country on the Valor on March 5th. My wife and I had Roland as a guide. He was very professional and did everything we asked. I want to thank you and Roland for making our day in Roatan very enjoyable. We are going to come back next year with our 2 boys and will book with you again for sure. Thank you again. (Carnival Valor, March 5, 2008)

Karen Clement - Grand Island, NE:
Our Victor Bodden tour was great. Thank you, Theris, for a wonderful and informative tour. Of course the day we were there wasn’t the greatest….raining!! And it was the 4th day in a row getting off the ship so we were a little worn out, so it was nice to have a comfortable drive around the island and see all the sights. But we all agreed it was the best day of the 4! We'll highly recommend your tours to anyone coming to Roatan and after seeing some of the beautiful resorts I’ve even got online and have checked into coming back for a longer visit. Thank you again. (Carnival Legend, February 28, 2008)

Karen Velthuys - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada:
I wanted to thank you and our guide Enry for a fabulous day on Roatan!! He was amazing, what a fabulous ambassador for your company and your country! Thank you once again for a wonderful stop on Roatan. We won't forget it! I am only sorry that I couldn't bring some snow for your children! (Voyager of the Seas, February 27, 2008)

Blake loved the Monkeys (or, was it the other way around?!) at Victor's

Randy, Michelle, Blake and Delaney Nisbett - Oklahoma City, OK:
We visited this beautiful island in February 2008. Ole was our tour guide in his clean and very cool van. We LOVED the zip lines!!! I would suggest this to all! The iguana farm was very informative and interesting. The monkeys were beautiful and we could hardly drag our kids away! Ole took us to a VERY delicious place for lunch that we looked right out on to the beach. Ole was a WONDERFUL tour guide. You would be lucky to hang with him for the day. The scenery was absolutely BREATHTAKING!!!!! To end our day we stopped and did some snorkeling around the reef. It was MARVELOUS! We came in on Voyager of the Seas and this was the highlight of our cruise!!! We have told everyone how beautiful it is in Roatan. We can't wait to come back! Thanks for a wonderful day (it was way too short of a stay!) (Voyager of the Seas, February 27, 2008)

Peggy, Derrell, Rob & Jeannie Witt - Katy, TX:
I want to thank you so very much for a great day. We were there February 27, 2008 and had Angel Cerrato as our guide. He couldn't have been more friendly and helpful to us. We felt like he was an old friend just showing us his town. The zipline was great fun, only a little bit harder than we expected, we didn't even do the extreme version. But over all it was a great experience. I would just like to tell you once more how great Angel was to us. Thank you again and I hope we will be coming back there, your country is beautiful. (Voyager of the Seas, February 27, 2008)

Starrla Richardson - Orange, TX:
Just a note to say what a great time we had with Carlos, touring the island and snorkling.We loved visiting and hope to get back that way sometime. Thanks for a great day and a great time. Your island was my husbands favorite stop on the cruise. Thanks for the email correspondence prior to our trip. Although I didn't book before we left for the cruise, I was able to get in with you after we arrived because I knew where to find you. Thanks again! God Bless Y'all! (Voyager of the Seas, February 27, 2008)

Debbie & The Group of Six Ladies - Lakewood, CO:
Thank you for a great day in Roatan this past week when we came in on the RCCL Voyager. Our driver, Cardy, was GREAT!! We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him and seeing your beautiful island. And we even brought you some great weather!! :) Thank you Cardy!!! We will definitely share the info on your tour company with friends that may be headed down to Roatan in the future. And if we are ever back down your way, we'll be sure to look you all up again. (Voyager of the Seas, February 27, 2008)

Linda Young - Independence, MO:
We had so much fun on our tour of Roatan with your company.. it was the highlight of our trip. Cardi Grent was wonderful, we all fell in love with him. I can't say enough good things about him... he was so good with the kids, attentive to every need, informative, friendly... he made us feel like we were being shown the sights of Roatan by a friend rather than a tour guide. Roatan is so beautiful, the beach was gorgeous, the monkeys at your home were fun and the iquana farm was a fabulous experience. We would love to come back and spend some time on your beautiful island. We will be there as soon as I can figure out how to make that happen. Again please extend our thanks to Mr. Cardi for showing us such a great time. Thanks again! (Norweigan Spirit, February 26, 2008)

Tanya & Steve Kelly - Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada:
I just wanted to email you and tell you what a great tour we had with your guide, Laura. Thank you for setting us up with her. She was very knowledgeable, and I felt like I was being very well taken care of. She took us to your house, to the butterfly park, to Half Moon Bay to snorkle and for lunch, and showed us some other interesting places around Sandy Bay. We very much enjoyed her company. She was delightful as a guide and I know that we certainly will be asking for her again if we come back. Again, thank you. I will most certainly recommend Victor Bodden Tours to anyone I know coming to beautiful Roatan Island. Warmest Regards! (Norweigan Sun, February 25, 2008)

Penny Vanderstraeten - Santa Ana, CA:
We took a tour with you last week and wanted to Thank you very much for a GREAT day. Our whole group agreed this was the best day of our vacation. The zipline was great fun and going to your home and meeting your wife and your animals was unforgettable. You may remember me......we were the ones searching for a License Plate....and thank you for ALL your help. Victor, again thank you for a wonderful day! (Carnival Valor, February 20, 2008)

The Farrington Family - Fairfield, CT:
My family and I send a big thank you to Angel our guide and your service. Our stop in Roatan was the highlight of our trip and because of the wonderful day we spent with Angel. It is one thing to get in a cab and enjoy the beach, but it is a gift to see most of the Island and gain the knowledge from someone who has spent their life there. We were able to enjoy so many things that Roatan has to offer and have now put it on our list for a definite return. Thank you for the memories! (Carnival Valor, February 20, 2008)

Tom Jansa - Eden Prairie, MN:
I wanted to thank you for the great time we had in Roatan. My wife, daughter, sister and myself all spent the day with Albert. We did the extreme zip line (my sister chickened out), visited your home, hit the beach and did some shopping. Albert was great. He told us a lot about Honduras that we didn’t know and showed us all of the local highlights. My daughter loved the monkeys at your home and I didn’t think we would get her away from them. The guides on the zip line were very fun and helpful. We will all rave about your company to anyone that is planning a trip to Honduras. We will be back. (Carnival Valor, February 20, 2008)

Donna & Bob Lenz/Val & Bob Spendler - Manchester, MD:
We just wanted to extend special thanks to the Bodden tour company for a day we will always cherish. We spent the entire day with ALI, who was just fantastic! He took us anywhere we wanted to go. We saw so much and learned so much about Roatan from Ali. I wanted something to take home to the children I teach, Ali made it possible for me to get some Hondurus money for each of the children I work with. Some of our party had a fun time at the Canopy Jungle ziplines, going to the iguana farm was a great opportunity, then we went up to the View where we did some shopping from the vendors and took some beautiful pictures. We ate at Wimm's Caffee just down the road from the View. We saw alot of Roatan just riding around and of course we went to Victor's house. We had a lot of fun holding the monkeys, They were so cute! We met Victor's lovely wife and children. We loved meeting your family and seeing the animals. Your wife and children are lovely. I had a very nice visit with your daughter, Bianca. I told her that I have twins her age that turned 18 this past Monday. We talked about her going to a university here in the states. We did some shopping on their front porch shop. I can hardly wait to return to Roatan. If you ever get a chance to visit, make sure you book with Bodden tours, it is a great way to see the island. All of the tour quides we met were so nice, but ALI you are the best!!! (Carnival Valor, February 20, 2008)

Darren Follweiter & Sarah Randall:
My fiancee and I would like to let anyone who's thinking about using Victors tours to know we highly recommend it. We booked a tour in Roatan privately instead of going with the cruise ship tours mainly because we wanted to see as much of the island as possible and the tours mainly only concentrated on 1 site. We were both kind of iffy about the idea of going with a private tour, but after our experience with Victor Bodden Tours we may start considering it on a regular basis. When we arrived on the island at about 9am all we had to do was walk across the street and there was Victor. After quick introductions we started off to where the car was parked with Hanno, our guide for the day. He brought the car down to us from where it was parked and from first glance it looked slightly beat up, but once inside we found that it was very comfortable and the air conditioning worked well, although for a lot of the trip we had it turned off and the windows down so we could enjoy the island air. As we started through the streets Hanno did a very good job of informing us of our surroundings, giving us a good amount of history and pointing out sights. We drove through Coxen Hole first and then stopped at a ship wreck just outside of town where he stayed with the car and let us walk down to the water for better pictures. Next was another ship wreck but it was kind of obstructed so we didn't get out of the car for that one. Then on we went to the top of a hill where we could see around almost the entire island with the most amazing view of the water and reefs. There was some shopping to be had at a few stands at the top of the hill as well. Next Hanno brought us to the Iguana Farm where we found the $5 pp entrance fee to be well worth it, and just as a tip instead of buying the $4 per bottle of water off the ship the little store at the farm sells perfectly good bottles of water for $1 american. We had a blast feeding all the iguanas and seeing the animals they had there, as well as trying to pick out the different fish in their "fish tank". Hanno was very knowledgeable when it came to the different species of animals there fish included, he knew all of their names and even what animals where imported and from where. I read a few reviews where people said they where unhappy with the farm, but I found that it was well worth the entrance fee. We spent some more time driving about the island listening to the various facts Hanno had to tell about the area, and then we arrived at Victors house. The short road in was kind of bumpy and there where some broken down cars to the left of the drive way on the way in but the yard was still well kept and clean. There where a few animals to see here but we where most excited about getting a chance to hold live monkeys. Victor didn't let us down, the monkeys where amazing. We started off looking at the 2 larger spider monkeys after Hanno warned us about them, they are very sneaky and like to grab things and not give them back. We where still able to hold their hands though as long as we didn't let them get hold of anything we didn't want them to have. Next we where handed 2 small monkeys, 1 was a spider monkey and the other looked like a small gorilla, I don't remember the name of the species. Both were very friendly and very soft. Other animals included a small ant eater, a deer, as well as a night monkey I believe was the name. The entire visit was WELL worth the $2 pp entrance fee. Very memorable experience. After Victor's house we headed over to the west end of the island to visit the beach. Here Hanno dropped us off and let us wander around, but whenever we headed to the car he'd be right there ready to take us where we wanted
to go. It was really nice to have our own personal guide and protector. Next we headed back into Coxen Hole for shopping. Hanno took us to Yaba Ding Ding first but before going in there he walked us across the street to a store where he said we'd find good prices. Upon entering we where kind of scared by a rather low hanging dripping air conditioner and we didn't spend much time there, I beleive it was called new souviners.
After some time shopping though we realized the prices in that store where WAY better then others and really wish we had taken Hanno's advice. Their carved wood chests where by far the best priced we found on the island and it was quite a ways away from the dock. We then headed over to Yaba Ding Ding and I can't say I was impressed
by their prices, they weren't bad but they weren't amazing. After Yaba Ding Ding we both decided we would like to go off and explore the shops on our own, so we asked Hanno if he could drop us off at the shops near the cruise dock so we could wander around there, he said it was no problem. Hanno drove us to where we wanted to go and after good byes we parted ways. We would both like to say that Hanno pretty much made our trip, we both want to return to Roatan one day soon and owe a lot of that to his hospitality and friendliness. Hanno was very profesional, well spoken and informative, I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to visit this island looking for a guide. From Sarah and Darren thank you Hanno and Victor, you made our visit to Roatan one to remember. (Norweigan Sun, February 18, 2008)

Alicia & Patrick - Melbourne, FL:
My husband and I would like to thank you, Cesar and especially Anthony (our driver) for the great day that we had on our cruise stop in Roatan last week. What a beautiful island!! Anthony was very hospitable and enjoyable to spend the day with. He's a keeper (very good tour guide). The ziplines were very fun (scary at 1st) and we really enjoyed getting to play with the spider monkey and baby gorilla at your house. The beaches are nice and quiet, the water is clean and just the right temperature for swimming/snorkeling. Thanks again. We hope to come back again. (Norweigan Sun, February 18, 2008)

Kim Nolet - Madison, WI:
We had a fantastic time on our tour of Roatan! Our guide made the most of our short stay, visiting the zip lines, monkeys, sunset at the beach and some beautiful photo spots! He also helped us find some good shopping spots for everything we wanted. He shared his deep knowledge of Roatan’s culture and history along the way. The monkeys were so sweet and Victor’s daughter was a delight. We look forward to another visit where we’ll stay much longer. Roatan is a beautiful place and Bodden Tours was the best way to see it.

Heidi & Ron Wilson - Fremont, California/Prince Albert, SK, Canada:
Hi Victor-I wanted to thank you for a wonderful tour. Please thank Cardy for us - he did a great job of taking care of us for the day and showing us everything we wanted to see. We enjoyed getting to see the monkeys and other animals at your house, and the snorkeling in West End was great. Some of the best I have seen in a long long time. If you ever need any referrals, we are happy to help out! (Carnival Legend, February 15, 2008)

Natalie Wintle - Parma, OH:
Just wanted to let you know what a GREAT time we had with Ben on Wednesday, February 13! He was awesome and really did give us a day that we will not forget. After hearing what the others in our cruise group did (that didn't go with us) we feel very fortunate that we chose your company. We absolutely loved the zip line and the tour of the island was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for giving us such a wonderful day! (Costa Mediterranea, February 13, 2008)

Dee & Marty McIntyre - West Deptford, NJ:
We were in Roatan last week on the Costa Mediterranea. I had done a lot of research on the tours offered by the ship and also independent tours. I booked through Victor Bodden Tours based on the rave reviews here on their site and also on Cruise Critic.com. We were SO glad that we did. Our tour guide/driver - Anthony - was the best! He gave us a lovely tour of the island while giving us an overview of it's history, life on the island, etc. We got some of the most lovely views I have ever seen from the top of the mountains!! He then drove us over to Victor's house where we met his wife. We got to see all the animals there and even got to hold a couple of monkeys! Then we went to the West End to a little place where we could sit in lounge chairs, eat, drink and snorkel..... it was VERY relaxing and absolutely gorgeous. We can't say enough about Anthony...he was so personable and informative and gave us a day on Roatan we will not soon forget!!! (Costa Mediterranea, February 13, 2008)

One of the Shipwrecks on Eve & Greg's Tour

Eve & Greg - Avon, OH:
We were in Roatan on February 11, 2008 and our guide Tex did an excellent job at showing our party of 6 his island home. He was very informative, knowledgeable and very friendly and easy going. Our stops to watch the dolphins, a visit at to see the monkeys, lunch stop, beach stop, viewing of a ship wreck, and drive around the Island was the highlight of our
destination stops of our cruise. I would recommend Bodden Tours to anyone that plans a vacation or has Roatan as one of their destination stops. (Norweigan Sun, February 11, 2008)

Jan and Koki at Victor's

Jan Blankenburg - Avon, OH:
We had a terrific tour with our guide Tex. It was nice to have just the 6 of us on a tour. We could go where we wanted,and stop when we wanted. Tex gave us a very informative tour of the island. When thirsty, he found us great places to stop and sample the local beers. We went to see the monkeys, and that was great fun!!!! He took us to a lovely beach, and found a great place for lunch. We got to see more of the island than those that took the cruise ship tours, and I would highly recommend Victor Bodden Tours. (Norweigan Sun, February 11, 2008)

Delayne & Heidi Johnson - Milton, WI:
My sister-in-law and I were just in Roatan on Friday, Feb 8th. We wanted to let you know that we were very happy with our tour. Julio Bodden was our guide and he was fantastic. We felt very lucky to have him as our tour guide. He took us all over the Island and answered every one of our questions and also gave us so much information about Roatan and the people. He brought us to a great place for lunch as well. Julie was very patient while we shopped and even helped us to make our choices. We loved Roatan and both Heidi and I agreed that of the four stops on our cruise and the excursions we took on each, that Roatan and our tour with Julio was definately the best. We would highly recommend Victor Bodden tours to any of our friends. If we are ever so lucky to get back to Roatan ourselves, we would definately request Julio as our guide again as well. Thanks Julio for the best day!!! (Carnival Legend, February 8, 2008)

Sandi Prendergast - Georgetown, Ontario, Canada:
I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed your tour. Lanny was great, he had a lot of interesting information about the island. We had a lot of fun; the snorkeling at Half Moon Cay was the best of our trip. Roatan is a very beautiful place, and we hated to leave. We would recommend your island and your tour to anyone. Cheers! (Carnival Legend, February 8, 2008)

Kim Livingston - Baldwinsville, NY:
I am taking this time on behalf of all 12 of us that took your tour on feb 1 to thank you so much for the excellent time we had learning and seeing your island and personel visit to your home. It was unbeleivable to us and you made us feel at home. Out of all the ports that we stopped at this is our favorite. I am so glad that there was a change in our cruise itenary which change to stopping at roatan. We were very disappointed that time on your island wasnt longer. It was the shortest port! I have already sent out many excellent reviews to use you for a tour on your island. The group I was with still and many months to come will talk and reflect on our visit most of all of meeting you. We have returned home to 35 degrees and snow. We are looking into another cruise next year with your island as a stop. If not on our cruise we are looking into staying at an all inclusive resort on your island and will hopfully be able to book again with you if your not too busy. Thanks again so much look forward to seeing you again. May the Lord bless you and your business. God Bless! (Carnival Legend, February 1, 2008)

Woody McFarland - Chandler, TX:
We justed wanted to let you know we had a great time and Lanny, our guide for the day was excellent. If we come back to Honduras we will defintely contact you again. Thanks again for making our vacation really great! (Voyager of the Seas, January 30, 2008)

Carol gives the Monkey a Treat at Victor's

Bill and Carol Reams - Amarillo, TX:
Just wanted to say THANKS to Victor Bodden for a great day in Roatan. It was our first time in Roatan and the highlight of our cruise. We would highly recommend Julio as a tour guide. He just did an excellent job, Thanks Julio! Roatan is a beautiful island and we got to spent the entire day exploring, sight seeing, and snorkeling. Don't miss the Iguana farm. Julio held an Iguana and we got to feed and pet the Iguanas. We especially enjoyed the little spider monkey at Victor's home. We would certainly go back to Roatan and we highly recommend Victor Bodden Tours. (Voyager of the Seas, January 30, 2008)

Clint - San Antonio, TX:
We just got back from vacation today and wanted to thank you as our time with your tour was the best of our trip! Tex was awesome. We couldn't have asked for a more accommodating, intelligent guide. Roatan was beautiful and we will definately return and tell all of our friends about it and Bodden Tours, thank you! (Voyager of the Seas, January 30, 2008)

Christopher Fryatt - San Antonio, TX:
Wow just got back from tour with Bodden's driver ALI. what a great time seeing the island, swimming, seeing and touching Mokeys, Iguanas and an Anteater!! My most favorite shore excursion yet. Seriously after talking to guests using pierside services , or RCCL tours the Victor Boden tour wins on all counts, beat the crowds and see what others never will see. I wanna go back!! (Voyager of the Seas, January 30, 2008)

Sheryl Bayers - Festus, MO:
I just wanted to let you know how great our tour with Tex was while we were in Roatan. He was awesome. He was very cordial and gave us lots of information about your beautiful country. Your wife and girls are beautiful--we really enjoyed visiting with them (even though one of the monkeys decided to slap me upside the head!) The baby spider monkey was so cute. I could have taken him home with me, he was just like a little baby. We had a GREAT time and I have recommended you to a travel agent friend of mine. When we visit again we will definitely look you up! Thanks again and let Tex know how thrilled we were! (Norweigan Spirit, January 29, 2008)

Ron & Shelly Stillman - MO:
Our visit to your beautiful island was the highlight of our cruise. Lionel was our guide and he was wonderful. He was a pleasure to listen to. He took us everywhere we asked. I'm so glad we decided to keep our tour with your company even after our port time was shortened. There were 8 of us in our group ranging from 40 to 85 years young including my grandparents who also really enjoyed the tour. Lionel took great care with all of us. We went to your home and met you lovely wife and beautiful children. Your animals were a real treat. The baby spider monkey was so cuddly and loving. I took lots of pictures of all your animals and beautiful island to bring back to show everyone what they missed. Lionel took us to the ship wrecks and to the beaches. We watched the sunset walking on the West Bay Beach. It was breath taking. We were even able to squeeze in a few minutes for shopping. We hope to visit your wonderful island of Roatan again in the future. We will definitely look you up when we do and will recommend your company to all our friends. It was also very nice to meet you. It's great that you greet your groups. Thank you for your hospitality. Tell Lionel we said hello! (Norweigan Spirit, January 29, 2008)

Brent at the Iguana Farm

Stephanie & Brent Card - Dundas, ON, Canada:
I just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed our tour of Roatan with Albert last week. We were truly impressed with your company’s professionalism from the moment we requested information on your website until the moment Albert waved good-bye to us at the dock. The tour was informative, interesting and fun and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Roatan. Albert is wonderful asset and ambassador for both your company and your island and we could not possibly have found a more friendly and knowledgeable guide. Thanks in part to this tour, we have fallen in love with your island and can’t wait to return. Thank you so much! (Norweigan Sun, January 28, 2008)

Stephanie and the Monkey

Arnie Hunt Family - Lehi, UT:
I am writing to thank you for our tour on January 28, 2008. Our family of 17 really enjoyed Roatan and all of the things we saw and the beauty of the island. Evelyn was our guide and she did an excellant job, by the time we had to go back to the ship she was a part of our famliy. The zip line was fantastic even our 82 year old dad did it. We also saw the iguana farm and the monkeys, they were great. Thanks again! (Norweigan Sun, January 28, 2008)

Deb and Family - Michigan:
Just back from a fantastic cruise. There were 11 of us in our group, ranging from teens, 20's, 40's and 60's. I had reserved with Bodden Tours a month or so before the trip and was excited about meeting our guide and having a great tour. Victor met us at the booth and said he was our guide for the day! He is an impressive young man in his 30's and we felt right a home with him. We went ziplining, visited his lovely home and family, went by shipwrecks for photo ops. One in our group asked how real vine ripened bananas taste, "are they better than store bought?", well Victor took us to a small roadside stand and we got 11 bananas! They were wonderful. Victor spoke proudly of the Roatan culture and we found it all fascinating. We said we were getting hungry for lunch and he took us to a beautiful spot on the water were we ordered lunch, it was fun to sit around the table and share stories with him. From the same location, we put on our snorkel gear and headed out in the water for some time to see the fish. Time was running out, but we also managed to go to the beautiful beaches at West Bay Beach and walked along there for a bit. Then the scenic ride back to the ship. It was sad to leave the island, as it is beautiful. Thank you Victor for a fabulous day. It did rain a bit in the morning while we were there , but like Victor says, "a rainy day in Roatan, is better than any sunny day at work"! We are glad we stuck to our plans and the weather did clear up and was sunny in the afternoon. We had a wonderful day! Thank you again! (Norweigan Sun, January 28, 2008)

Stuart & Mary Ann Asch - Clawson, MI:
My husband and I just returned from a Norwegian Sun cruise and we agreed that our favorite day was spent on Roatan-thanks to the beauty of the island and our Victor Bodden tour. Our tour guide, Julio, was wonderful-very knowledgeable and willing to share the culture. He encouraged us to take as much time as we wanted at each and every stop, and he recommended a very good place for lunch! Julio is very good company and it was a pleasure to meet him and spend time with him-we'd highly recommend him to anyone booking a Bodden tour! Thank you, Julio! (Norweigan Sun, January 28, 2008)

Scott & Lesley Nalley - Bigelow, AR:
Thank you for a wonderful Roatan experience! Honduras was the highlight of our cruise, due entirely to Victor Bodden tours and specifically our tour guide Albert. Not only was Albert very knowledgeable about the island in general, but he was very patient allowing us to move at our own pace, and made sure we knew where the best deals were and how not to
be fooled by imitations. Albert is a man of great character, as could be seen by the many locals who knew and obviously respected him. We feel blessed to have met him and experienced the island through the eyes of a life long resident! I can not imagine anyone going to Honduras and not taking a Victor Bodden tour!! Victor obviously takes great pride in his operation and ensuring an awesome experience. You will definitely have our business when we return! (Voyager of the Seas, January 2008)

Cammie Hollinger & Friends - Grant, MI:
Victor, I wanted to take a moment and thank you from the bottom of my heart for our day in Roatan. It was by far the best day of our entire cruise vacation. Cardi was an amazing guide--he showed us the most beautiful things and places I could have ever imagined. His sense of humor and smiling face was a priceless way to share your island with us. We thoroughly enjoyed his company and would highly recommend your tour company to anyone going to Roatan. We fell in love with your island and will definitely be back! Thank you again so very much! (Carnival Valor, January 9, 2008)

Megan & Mike Daugherty - Northfield, OH:
My husband and I booked through Victor and it was the best experience EVER! Our Guide Hanno was extremely friendly and showed us everything. I had no idea we could see so much and relax at the same time. We informed them of our interests and they made it all happen. It was so much better than going through the cruise ship. We had our own car and were able to beat the crowds everywhere we went. It was very personalized and would recommend them to all. Thanks for making our vacation so perfect! We can’t wait to come back and tour with you again. (Carnival Valor, January 9, 2008)

Ben with Dan, Overlooking the Blue Water

The DeAngelis, Kober and Shutz Families - Beach Park, IL:
Thank you Victor! And a big Thank you to Ben, our tour guide for a really spectacular day in Roatan. We decided to forgo the tours offered by our cruise ship and try you Victor, whom we discovered on the Internet. And are we thankful we did. We started the day early and met Ben, our guide for the day exactly where he said he would be waiting. As time is very limited on a cruise ship visit, we appreciated that. Our tour started from the port in a very comfortable van. Ben was very accommodating and offered us many options for our visit. The first stop we chose was the Zip Line Tour. There was eleven in our party, but only seven of us chose to Zip. And zip we did. It was an absolute blast, and we all will remember it for a very long time. The guides on the tour were great, and we never felt hurried at all. There were a lot of others on the tour, but the guides were able to take all seven of us together in one group. It was great. Two guides… just for us. Awesome!! By the end they had us all zipping no hands, upside down. Even my wife, who at the beginning was very apprehensive about even going, was zipping upside down. Unbelievable! The guides even took great pictures of us zipping. That was an unexpected plus. Next, we visited the Iguana Farm and then Victors house, which was a lot of fun. Victors daughter who is a very charming young girl showed us the Monkeys, Parrots, Anteater, and Deer that reside there. The kids, and the adults had a lot of fun playing with the pet monkeys. Next we had to make a choice. Do we go to the beach? Shopping? Lunch? We had plenty of sun at the pool on the ship, so we decided to spend the rest of our tour getting a bite to eat, and do a little shopping. And Ben did not disappoint. After driving quite a ways through the beautiful island, Ben brought us to a fabulous little Oceanfront Restaurant. The scenery was amazing, and the food was even better. This place was so remote and hidden away that we, or any other visitor would probably have never found it on our own. And who would have known that shopping at a great little street full of shops was just around the corner. Roatan is a great place to shop! Prices are great, the people were wonderful… never pushy, always respectful, and very friendly. Of course the day had to end, and Ben got us back to the ship at the perfect time. He really maximized our time on the island and for that, we were once again…Thankful! For anyone who is planning on a vacation stop in Roatan, Victor Bodden Tours is the one tour to book. It made our stop in Roatan the best and most unforgettable day of the whole cruise! (Norweigan Sun, January 7, 2008)

Jim & Sharla Hales and Family - Minden, NV:
Victor Bodden is amazing! I completely endorse all of the positive comments made about the tours. My family and I (six of us) had a delightful day with Ben. We ziplined, visited the iguana farm, and spent time at the beach. Ben even found, at our request, a coconut tree that we could get coconuts from. Ben used a machete to open a ripe coconut and our family shared fresh coconut on the beach. It was fabulous! Ben was friendly and went the extra mile to make sure our day was memorable and fun—all at a very reasonable price.

But our story becomes unique after we left Roatan. You see, on our way to leave on the cruise, the airline had lost one of our bags. It arrived after the ship left port, so the airline sent the bag to meet us in Roatan. The bag arrived in Roatan after our ship left there, and our efforts with the airline to retrieve the bag from Roatan were completely futile. We spent several hours on the phone with airline representatives and we filled out many documents and faxed them to the airline lost baggage department—all to no avail. The airline gave it up for lost and asked us to take compensation and close the claim. I attempted to call the Roatan airport and asked employees there to find the bag. They were unsuccessful.

In one final, last-ditch effort to get the bag back, I emailed Victor and asked if he would stop by the airport and look for the bag. To my surprise and delight, he found the bag and got it sent on its way back to us.

I have never experienced such amazing kindness and service from a business, and I’m frankly astounded that he would go to this effort for a past customer. Anyone planning a trip to Roatan should definitely count on Victor Bodden to go the extra mile in making sure the time in Roatan is delightful and in taking care of all of their needs.

Go Victor! (Voyager of the Seas, January 2, 2008)