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
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
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
76.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Garifuna cultural center at Punta Gorda
- Roatan Museum
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber on-island; hospital in Coxen Hole; air ambulance to La Ceiba or San Pedro Sula
Top Operators
Coconut Tree Divers
PADI
Roatan Divers
PADI
Native Sons Dive Shop
SSI