Plongée à Roatan — Honduras

Roatan sits on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the world's second largest — and delivers an astonishing value proposition: world-class wall diving at budget-friendly prices. The island's west end offers gentle conditions ideal for new divers, while the east end serves up more adventurous walls and seasonal whale shark encounters. It's one of the best places on Earth to learn to dive or earn advanced certifications affordably.

Score
79.3
Visibilité
18–37m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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World Class
Beginner Friendly
Roatan
HondurasCentral America
79.3

SCORE

16.3200°N

-86.5250°E

Roatan sits on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the world's second largest — and delivers an astonishing value proposition: world-class wall diving at budget-friendly prices. The island's west end offers gentle conditions ideal for new divers, while the east end serves up more adventurous walls and seasonal whale shark encounters. It's one of the best places on Earth to learn to dive or earn advanced certifications affordably.

Affordable Caribbean Reef Paradise

Visibility18–37 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth43 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$70
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML76.0CH72.0VIS80.0SV80.0TMP88.0DA88.0OP78.0TS68.0GT75.0VAL92.0CRD72.0SP82.0

Marine Life

76.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
78
Megafauna Encounters
62
Reef Fish Abundance
80
Macro Life
75
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
76.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
80.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
88.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
68.0
Getting There
75.0
Value & Cost
92.0
Crowding
72.0
Social Proof
82.0

Dive Types

wallreefwrecknightdrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

West Bay Beach loungingGumbalimba Park zip-line & monkey encountersnorkelingCarambola Botanical Gardensmangrove kayaking

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Garifuna cultural center at Punta Gorda
  • Roatan Museum

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber5 km — Cornerstone International Hyperbaric Chamber, Roatan
Nearest Hospital5 km

Chamber on-island; hospital in Coxen Hole; air ambulance to La Ceiba or San Pedro Sula

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Coconut Tree Divers

PADI

4.9
890 reviewsNITROX

Roatan Divers

PADI

4.8
720 reviewsNITROX

Native Sons Dive Shop

SSI

4.7
450 reviewsNITROX