French Cay Harbor is just East of French Harbor in the bay where Fantasy Island Marina is located. Entrance is marked by buoys port and starboard designating the easily visible reef to starboard and shoal to port. There are two shoal areas in the bay, again easily identified in good light, and also marked by white buoys. Anchoring depth is generally about 20' with a few areas of 30' or more. There are currently (May, 2010) about 12 moorings available, most courtesy of the Marine Park Service. They are free for now, but it is expected that the Park Service will currently impose fees similar to those at West End, $10.00/day, $40.00/week, $100/month.

ShoppingEdit

The anchorage is very secure, entirely surrounded by a reef and well protected from the North by hills. In addition it is convenient to the best shopping on Roatan, both at Sun Supermarket (formerly and still referred to as Eldon's) and the new MegaPlex mall. Access by dinghy is at "The Shrimp Dock", a private dock, but the owner graciously allows cruisers access. Please do not abuse the privilege by leaving your garbage or taking water. Big no-no, DO NOT come ashore after, or leave after, 1700, or you'll find out "Who let the dogs out"!

ServicesEdit

CRUISER’S GUIDE TO FRENCH CAY HARBOUR

(An asterisk * indicates those businesses located at the Mega Plex Mall)

Welcome to the first revised edition of this guide, published on 5 July 2010. It is intended to help the cruisers find their way around French Cay Harbour and the surrounding area. As with any first edition, there is bound to be room for improvement. Please help us out by correcting any errors you may find, and most importantly, let us know of quality goods and service providers you can recommend. Feel free to make copies and share this publication with other cruisers!

The entire area of French Cay Harbour is a marine reserve and is under the protection of the Roatan Marine Park Service (RMPS). As such, the taking of ANY marine life is prohibited. Please do not buy fish, lobster or conch which you suspect may have been taken from the Park area. The RMPS provides and maintains the buoys (which are currently free!) in the park. Let's all support their efforts. You can access further information about the park at http://www.roatanmarinepark.com/ or by calling (504) 445-4206.

The dinghy dock, commonly referred to as the "Shrimp Dock", is private property. The owner, "Mr. Bobby" has generously granted use thereof to cruisers. Please do not abuse the privilege! Do not take water, do not leave trash, do not wander around the property, and please be courteous to all whom you meet. If there is someone on the dock, ASK for permission before you tie up. Finally, the dogs come out at 5.00pm, so be advised.

EMERGENCY SERVICES:

Police / Emergency: 199 or 445-0416 Fire: 198

Doctor: Dr. Dina Gomez 9978-6782 or 9995-4224 Hospital: Roatan Hospital in Coxen Hole 445-1499

Red Cross: 195 Fantasy Island Marina: 8798-5496 or VHF #72

BANKS:

Banco Atlantida:* Has an ATM, M-F: 10am-5pm, Sat: 10am-4pm. Sun: 10am-4pm

Banco Atlantida: Has an outside ATM. This branch is located near the PetroSun/Shell station

Banco Bamer:* Has an ATM; open M-F, l0am-6pm, Sat: l0am-2pm

Banco Continental:* Has an ATM; open M-S, 10am-7pm, Sun: l0am-5pm

Banpais:* Has an ATM; open M-F 9am-4pm, Sat: 9am-12noon

COMPUTERS & INTERNET:

Fantasy Island Resort: Has WiFi Internet; daily, weekly rates for docking; metered water and electricity

Paradise Computers:* Has Internet connections; makes copies; sell computer parts. Phone: 480-5257

Techno's Design:* Computer sales, repairs, and technical services; open 10am-8pm Monday through

Saturday. Phone: 480-5341 Web site: www.technosdesign.com.

DIVING:

Coco View Resort: Phone: 9911-7371 Email: ccv@cocoviewresort.com

Web site: www.cocoviewresort.com

Dr. Jami Epstein: Provides certifications in diving, CPR & first aid. Phone: 9814-1779

Email: diversplaying@aol.com, Web site: www.diversatplay.com or www.roatanliveaboard.com

Fantasy Island Dive Center: Phone: 455-5304

GROCERIES:

The Bulk Gourmet: Wholesale food imports; open 9-3 Mondays and Thursday sonly. Great store; great selection of duty free gourmet wines, cheeses, beer and spirits, meats, and much more. Cells phones: 9937-6762 or 9510-7361 Email: thebulkgourmet@yahoo.com Web site: www.thebulkgourmet.com

Eldon's: Full-service super market, similar to US stores. Phone: 455-5280

Hiper Mega:* Full-service super market, similar to US stores.

Rex Seafood: Land & Sea, frozen seafood, beef, pork, chicken & spices. Cell phone: 9961-5253

HAPPY HOURS!!!

Fantasy Island Resort: Thursdays, 5-7; 1/2 price drinks, e.g. mixed drinks - $1.50, local beer - $1.15

French Cay Harbour Lodge: Fridays, 5-7; buffet & entertainment Phone: 455-5877

CoCo View: Wednesdays & Sundays, 5-6:30. As of 22 April 2010 Happy Hour prices are no longer

in effect, but they still offers free snacks, and live music on Wednesdays.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY:

Anthony's Cay Clinic: Rated by cruisers as superior to the hospital. Phone: 445-3049 or 445-3003

Acupuncture: Lucy Phone: 9514-5742

Beauty Salon & Spa:* Lauren. Located next to the Caribbean Pizza Kitchen.

Dentist: Carla Phone: 441-6240

Dentist: Dr. Miriam Espinoza Located in French Harbour. Phone: 9985-2243

Dentist: Dr's Jorge & Ligia Lanza Located in French Harbour. Phone: 9995-3751

Doctor: Dr. Jami Epstein CPR & First Aid Classes Located at Fantasy Island Phone: 9814-1779

Email: diversplaying@aol.com

Doctor: Dr. Dina Gomez Located in French Harbour. Phone: 9978-6782

Doctor: Dr. Carla Cerritos Gomez Phone: 9661-5287

1. =Farmacia Intenacional:*=

Massage, Pilates & Self-defense: John Stiletto Phone: 3226-4014

MediCentro:* Clinic Phone: 9496-1298

Optica Sampeerdrana:* Eye doctor Open daily 10am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-8pm Phone: 480-5281

OptiPon:* Optometrist Phone: 9982-7376

Veterinary: Santiago Soto Phone: 445-2025 Cell phone: 9909-0595 Email: ssoto_07@hotmail.com

Veterinaria Centaurus: Dr. Caldeerone Located in French Harbour Phone: 9995-2260

IMMIGRATION & PORT CAPTAIN:

Immigration: Coxen Hole Located in the air port Phone: 445-1326

Port Captain: Coxen Hole Captain Rameriz Phone: 9904-6611

Agent: Banks Agency, Beatman Ebanks Phone: 445-1271 Cell phone: 9945-3811 or 445-3911

Email: ebanksagency@yahoo.com

Fees & Regulations are subject to change. Call for most recent information.

MARINAS:

Fantasy Island Resort, Dive Center & Marina: Jerry Blakeslee is the Dock Master VHF: Channel 72

Phone: 8798-5496 Email: fidockrnaster@yahoo.com Office Manager: Vilma Collins Phone: 455-7499

Roatan Yacht Club: Currently closed - April 2010

MARINE PARTS:

Hyber Marine: Decent supply of parts, chain, rode, paints, and more. It will soon become an ACE Hardware

Store. Phone: 455-7571

Parker Store: Large selection of marine parts, batteries, zincs, Racor filters, bearings, hydraulic hoses made

to order, and much, much more. Open Mon - Sat, 8-4 Email: reneg@cendema.com

Woods Hardware: Well stocked hardware store, also paints Phone: 455-5227

MARINE SERVICES:

AirCo & Refrigeration: Gerald Bodden Phone: 3315-5132

Boat Repairs & painting, including gel coat: Sherman’s, & more 9778 2219

Bottom cleaning & zinc replacement: Fantasy Island Marina, VHF: Channel 72 Phone: 8798-5496

Electrician, motor rewinding, and much more: Roberto Turcios Phone: 9577-1190

Fuel & ice: PetroSun (Shell Station); gas, diesel, ice & mini-mart

Fuel dock: Hyber is located in French Harbour

Fuel dock: Fantasy Island Marina VHF: Channel 72 Phone: 455-7499, open Tuesdays and Fridays at 0900.

Laundry: Bay Island Laundry Pickup and drop off at Fantasy Island Marina Phone: 9850-1711

Email: stephenroatan1@yahoo.com

Mechanic: Clema Phone: 9580-7232

Mechanic: Morel Bodden Phone: 9943-9856

Mechanic: Sonny Phone: 9587-8944

Mechanic, outboards: Travis Kirkwood Phone: 8994 5606

Mechanic: Willie Camay Phone: 9977-2790

Propane: Sol Gas Phone: 455-7507

Sail repair & canvas work: Toni Phone: 9829 1216

Water: Bottled & Tap; Fantasy Island Marina VHF: Channel 72 Phone: 8798-5496

Water: Dock water & drinking water; Fantasy Island Marina VHF: Channel 72 Phone: 455-7499

Welding: Rockie Dilbert Phone: 9720-3468

Welding: Darcy Martinez Phone: 9992-3902

PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE:

Claro:* Cell phone services and wireless G4 internet; $45.00/mo., modem costs $45.00

Digicel:* Cell phone services and wireless G2 internet; $15.00/mo/3gb or $20.00/mo/6gb, free modem

WiFi: Fantasy Island Marina WiFi is available in the lobby bar for $2.50/day

Tigo:* Cell phone services and wireless G3 internet; $45.00/mo., modem costs $45.00

Note # 1: To call outside Honduras dial 00 before the number.

Note #2: Tigo often offers one month of free service with the purchase of the modem, always ask.

Note #3: See “To add time to Tigo Honduras modem stick with Honduras cell“, an addendum to this publication.

RESTAURANTS:

Applebees:* Good specials at lunch time and on Saturdays

Bojangles: Famous for chicken & biscuits

Caribbean Pizza Kitchen:* Simply the best, pizza & ambiance; Delivery & take-out Phone: 480-5285

Email: info@roatanpizza.com Web site: www.caribbeanpizzakitchen.com

Cream of the Trop:* Gelatos & much more; a $5.00 breakfast. Phone: 9870-1444

Gio's Seafood & Steaks: Excellent food and service; a full international bar. Open l0am-10pm

Pizza Inn: Pizza, of course!

Romeo's: Seafood and Italian specialties

Shantel's: Inexpensive tacos made to order, and local island specialties

Wendys:* Burgers

SHOPPING:

Mega Plex Mall: This new mall is the place for one-stop shopping. In addition to the listings designated with

an asterisk (*), there are a number of other stores, including office supplies, a coffee shop,

an amusement arcade, and clothing stores. Transportation to and from the mall via the “Red

Bus” is in negotiation.

Emporio:* Discount store with a large variety of items; open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sundays 10am-7pm

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:

Transport: Felix This is a new 4 x 4, clean and with air conditioning Phone: 8838-3654

Taxi: Francisco, speaks some English, very reliable. Phone: 9886-4743

Galaxy Ferry Service: Roatan to La Ceiba Phone: 445-1795

Mini Van: Kerest Bodden Phone: 9579-4063

Touristic Service: Jose (Antonio) Ramos Cell phone: 9554-3268 or 3376-6356

Taxi's or collectivos are common and inexpensive. Negotiate the rate before entering the taxi, and confirm currency will be used. There is a big difference between 20 Limperas and 20 dollars. Prices are typically per person. Collectivo busses run frequently between Coxen Hole and West End for 20L.

OTHER RESOURCES:

Caribbean Hurricane Information: http://stormcarib.com

Official Travel Guide for Honduras: www.hondurastips.honduras.com

Roatan Business Directory: www.roatan.biz

Roatan Emergency Numbers: http://nwcaribbeannet.wikia.com/wiki/Roatan_Emergency_Phone_Numbers

Roatan Information: www.roatanonline.com

RoataNet: Telephone directory http://www.roatanet.com/roatandirectoryem.htm#f

Roatan Tourist Tips: www.roatanisland.net

1. 1. ==ADDENDUM==

TO ADD TIME TO A TIGO HONDURAS MODEM STICK USING A HONDURAS CELL PHONE:

(If you do not have a Honduran cell phone, you will have to go to a TiGo store to have the time added.)

1. Purchase TiGo Lempira cards in the denominations of 250 L for a week or 850 L for a month
2. Remove the SIM card from modem stick
3. Remove the SIM card from cell phone
4. Put the SIM card from the modem stick into the cell phone
5. Add the minutes in the same manner as you add cell phone minutes (using *777)
6. Once the minutes have been added, do one of the following:

(These steps may be a bit different on different models of cell phones.)

1. 1. Access the text message (SMS) feature.
   2. On the “To” line, enter the following number: 0101
   3. On the “Msg.” line, create an SMS message:

1. 1. 1. To add one week (250 L), create the following SMS message: semana
      2. To add one month (850 L), create the following SMS message: mes
   2. Send the messageOR
2. Remove the modem stick SIM card from cell phone
3. Put the modem stick SIM card back into the modem stick
4. Insert the TiGo modem stick into a USB port on the computer
5. Click on the SMS icon on the TiGo window on the computer
6. In the top line of the window, by the SMS icon, type the following number: 0101
7. In the text window below the number window, type an SMS message:
   1. 1. To add one week, create the following SMS message: semana
      2. To add one month, create the following SMS message: mes
8. Click Send

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