Blue Moonshine - Roatán

Eagle Corner often surprises us. Sure, the eagle statue is a bit kitsch, but it’s a good landmark to start our descent, usually in a gentle current. We love how the reef here just stretches out, a really healthy mix of soft corals swaying alongside sturdy table and staghorn formations. It feels like a proper, mature reef, not just a collection of pretty bits. The turtles are the real stars here, though. We often spot multiple green and hawksbill turtles munching away or just cruising past, sometimes so engrossed they barely notice us. Keep an eye out for ribbon eels poking their heads from the sand; they're always a treat. On a good day, with a bit of current, you might even catch a glimpse of a whitetip reef shark patrolling the deeper sections. This site is a relaxed drift, perfect for photographers wanting to spend time with the turtles or newer divers getting comfortable with currents. Dive it in the late morning, the light catches the corals beautifully.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.292200, -86.603600
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Islas de la Bahía

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Roatán

Nearest Dive Centres to Blue Moonshine

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Blue Moonshine

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