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Butcher’s Bank

Butcher’s Bank has always been a bit of a wildcard in Roatán, and that’s precisely why we love it. You’ll drop in on a sloping wall that quickly gives way to a massive, untouched sand flat. It’s a photographer’s dream down there, especially in the late morning light when the sun illuminates those isolated coral heads. We’ve spent whole dives just combing the sand, eyes peeled for something unusual. We’re talking about finding peacock flounders perfectly camouflaged against the bottom, or watching yellowhead jawfish darting in and out of their burrows. The real show, though, is often in the shallows on the wall, where you’ll find clouds of blackcap and yellow basslets swirling around the gorgonians. Keep an eye out for larger snappers hunting on the fringes of the sand. It’s a mellow dive, maxing out around 20 metres, so it’s perfect for relaxed exploration and long bottom times. If you’re into macro life and wide-angle reefscapes, Butcher’s Bank is a standout.