Diving In Roatan

Roatan is located 30 miles of the coast of Honduras and has a reputation of being one of the worlds top diving destinations, with water visibility at a consistent 100 feet and water temperature that is most often in the low 80’s, with a slight dip to the high 70’s in January and February. The island is surrounded by the world’s second largest coral reef, encompassing the majority of the shoreline. This creates calm for clear beaches perfect for swimming, snorkeling and varieties of sea life. Nearly all hotels, vacation homes, and resorts are within walking distance to the beaches. Roatan dive resorts are some of the most breathtaking all-inclusive resort that offers Roatan dive packages in a variety of prices and added amenities, with the individual traveler in mind. From budget travelers to those who are looking for a top of the line in a vacation it is all available in an area that is not a tourist sanctuary as will be found in many of Caribbean islands.

Roatan bay islands scuba diving is said to be so good because the island a mere 40 miles long and three miles wide and the top of an underwater mountain range named the Bonacca Ridge. This ridge also includes the other Bay islands, Utila and Guanaja and many smaller pieces of land nearby. The coral reef consists of nearly every species of coral known in the Caribbean Sea, with rare black coral and sponges of all colors and shapes. The reef is also home to sea horses, queen angel fish and other rarely seen underwater life and land configurations, because of its many crevices, chimneys and cave that are found through the reef, and boasts being the home to over 800 different species of fish, from octopus and turtles to whale sharks, manta rays and wild dolphins.

No matter what it is called, simply Roatan, Roatan Honduras dive, or the Roatan Bay islands, there is no dispute that they offer some of the best diving in the world. To read Roatan dive reviews is to learn about the endless opportunities for diving vacations, resorts and it seems the never ending list of fish, coral and landscapes that can be found underwater. With all this that is available, underwater photographers can find a most unique area for taking pictures sure to rival anything taken before, and is sure to make the vacation pictures something that will be envied.