Diving in Roatán

Explore 192 dive sites in Roatán, Honduras. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Roatán

The warmest water temperatures in Roatán occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C
  • February: 27.3°C
  • March: 27.4°C
  • April: 28.0°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Marine Life in Roatán

Home to 170 recorded species including 150 reef fish, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Roatán

Roatán has 2 beginner, 4 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Roatán

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Roatán

  • Barras de Cuero y Salado - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
  • Blanca Jeannette Kawas (Punta Sal) - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Laguna de Guaimoreto - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cayos Cochinos - Marine Natural Monument (IUCN Category II)
  • Punta Izopo - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Parque Nacional Jeanette Kawas - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
  • Islas de la Bahía - Marine National Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • Laguna de Bacalar - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cayos Zapotillos - Biological Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Bahía de Tela - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
  • Humedal de Port Royal - Humedal de Santa Elena - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
  • Cuyamel - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sistema de Humedal Laguna de Alvarado - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Isla de Guanaja - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
  • Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Roatán - Nearest Airports

  • Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB), Coxen Hole - 16 km away, approx 32 min travel time
  • Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), San Pedro Sula - 162 km away, approx 192 min travel time
  • Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), Belize City - 228 km away, approx 264 min travel time

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