Roatan vs Guanaja — Dive Destination Comparison
Roatan (Honduras) scores 79.3/100 vs Guanaja's 68.8/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Roatan for wall diving with 18–37m visibility. Choose Guanaja for reef diving at ~$75/dive.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Roatan | Guanaja |
|---|---|---|
| OkToDive Score | 79.3/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Country | Honduras | Honduras |
| Visibility | 18--37m | 18--40m |
| Water temp | 26--29 C | 26--29 C |
| Max depth | 43m | 40m |
| Current | mild | mild |
| Cost per 2-tank dive | $70 | $75 |
| Budget tier | budget | budget |
| Best months | March, April, May | February, March, April |
| Dive types | wall, reef, wreck, night, drift | reef, wall, wreck, drift |
| Min certification | Open Water | Open Water |
| Key species | whale shark, spotted eagle ray, seahorse | whale shark, dolphin, eagle ray |
| Google rating | 4.6 (6200 reviews) | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
Which should you choose?
Choose Roatan when...
- + Budget-conscious divers — avg $70/dive
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
- + Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You need shore access — this is boat-only
Choose Guanaja when...
- + Budget-conscious divers — avg $75/dive
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
- + Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You need shore access — this is boat-only
Bottom line
Roatan wins on overall score (79.3 vs 68.8), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Roatan is more affordable ($70 vs $75/dive). Guanaja has better peak visibility (40m vs 37m).