Get to know the whole island of Roatan

We are proud to offer two-tank dive excursions anywhere around the island. Here a little introduction to the different parts of Roatan and some of the most beautiful dive sites.

The West: The West End and West Bay areas are the most popular areas and have the highest concentration of dive centers. You can access more than 50 dive sites within a 10 minute boat ride!! Something that is rare in much of Roatan, but very common in the west, are the smooth patches of sand at shallow depths. These are highly appreciated among macro photography enthusiasts as they give you the possibility to photograph vast fields of Garden Eels rearing their heads above the sand, as well as other tiny rarities such as a Lined Sole or a Sailfin Blenny. Additionally, the western area of ​​Roatan is the most suitable for those divers who like to see large marine animals: we have the most friendly turtles in the world! Also many eagle rays, snappers, groupers or barracudas.

The North: Moving away from the West End we find much quieter areas, where there are fewer dive boats. The topography becomes more interesting in the North. You will find walls covered with soft coral and riddled with huge cracks and channels, so we ask you not to forget your adventurous spirit or your diving light. Be sure to visit the appealing landscapes at the Land of Giants or the Morat Channel. For those who are passionate about wreck diving, this area offers The Odyssey, the largest shipwreck off the coast of Roatan.

The South: The southern walls are much closer to the coastline, they fall from 6 m/20 ft dramatically into the darkness. Many times you can find ravines where the sand collapses in the form of an avalanche, a landscape that is somewhat shocking. But as you gradually return to the surface, you will enjoy different types of coral and multicolored sponges that are in an exceptional state of health! You will find some of the most famous dive sites in Roatan here in the south side, such as the wrecks of Prince Albert, Mr. Bud, and the renowned Mary's Place.

The East: On a clear day you will be able to clearly see the high mountains of the Honduran mainland, and also the Northern Bay Islands, being Guanaja the furthest island you will be able to see. So you will enjoy wonderful scenery at the beginning and end of your dive. This part of the island is much more exposed to the trade winds from the east, so many days of the year the breeze does not allow navigation with dive boats. This is why you won't find many dive operations here, but the ones that are available will cover a much larger area than the ones on the north side. The state of health of the coral and sponges is the best one in the whole island:
Lettuce coral fields, hundreds of years old barrel sponges, mountains of Orbicella faveolata (mountainous star coral), great pillar corals, black coral, fire coral, soft coral etc. It is spectacular!