West End • Roatán • Honduras

Experience Roatán.
The local way.

Born and raised in West End, John welcomes you to the island he calls home. Water taxis, boat tours, and fishing charters—with a local at the helm.

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WATER TAXI · BOAT TOURS · FISHING CHARTERSExplore below ↓

Born & raised in West EndThree ways to exploreYour next island adventure

Pick your kind of day

Water taxis, tours & fishing
from West End, Roatán.

Spend a little time on the water or make a day of it. Discover Roatán with someone whose roots are right here in West End.

01 / GET THERE

Water taxi

Make the water part of your journey. Ask Big John about your pickup point, destination, and return ride.

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02 / EXPLORE MORE

Island & boat tours

See the island through John’s eyes. Enjoy coastal views, local conversation, and a day planned around what you want to experience.

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03 / CAST OFF

Fishing charters

Trade the shoreline for a day on the boat. Ask about charter options, trip length, and what to bring.

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Guests smiling aboard a blue boat on a Roatán outing — Good company. An island view. A day on the water.

Meet your local host

This is John’s home.
Let him show you around.

John “Big John” Ebanks, proprietor of Big John’s Water Taxi & Tours, grew up in West End. Roatán is home, and sharing it with visitors is what Big John's Water Taxi & Tours is all about. Come for a boat ride; leave with a closer connection to the island.

Take in the coastline, enjoy a conversation with someone who grew up here, and settle into island life. From a simple water taxi ride to a day exploring or fishing, let John help shape your Roatán experience.

Your hostJohn Ebanks

Home baseWest End, Roatán

Choose your adventureTaxi, tour, or charter

A little closer to the island

Step aboard.
Feel the sea breeze.

A few moments from the water, captured on real Roatán outings. Tap a clip for a closer look.

Under way

A boat ride with the sea stretching out behind us.

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Look at that water

A swimmer exploring the clear Caribbean water.

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Out with the fishing rods

A short glimpse of a fishing trip aboard the boat.

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Our island, through the camera

Boat days.
Memories that stay.

From the bay to the last light of the day, these are real moments from Roatán. Tap any photo to see the full view.

Guests enjoying a boat ride in Roatán — Good company on board

A green island shoreline and palms beyond a wooden dock — Along the island shore

Boats at anchor in a sheltered Roatán bay beneath a blue sky — A view from the bay

A guest fishing from a boat with an orange sunset behind him — A line out at sunset

A smiling guest aboard the boat in the golden evening light — Golden hour on the water

A guest sitting aboard the boat beneath a colorful evening sky — An evening to remember

A guest looking out toward the water as the sun sets — Taking in the sunset

A guest relaxing aboard a blue boat with the coastline in the background — An island moment

Routes, activities, and stops are arranged directly with John.

Let's make a plan

Your island day
starts here.

Put together your trip details, then copy your request to share with Big John. Availability and pricing are confirmed directly.

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The trip planner prepares a message. It does not send a booking or reserve a boat.

A few helpful details

Before you cast off.

How do I arrange a trip?

Call John Ebanks at +504 9816 6440 with your date, group size, and preferred service to confirm availability, pricing, and your meeting point. You can use the trip planner above to organize your details. A request is not a confirmed booking.

Where do we meet?

Big John is based in West End. Confirm the exact pickup location and time when arranging your ride, tour, or charter.

What should I bring?

Sun protection, drinking water, and a way to keep personal belongings dry are useful for a day on the water. Ask Big John what is included and whether your trip needs any specific equipment.

What if the weather changes?

Check with Big John before departure. Ask about weather-related changes and cancellation terms when confirming your trip.

Experience Roatán.The local way.

Water taxis, tours & fishingfrom West End, Roatán.