Cara a Cara - Roatán

We've always been a little conflicted about Fish Market in Cozumel. The name itself just sounds so… utilitarian. But then you drop in, just a quick ten minutes from the marina, and it immediately makes sense. This spot is a perpetual party, always buzzing with activity, even at a shallow 11 meters. Forget deep walls; Fish Market is all about the show in the shallows. We love drifting through the schools of grunts here, so thick sometimes they form a shimmering, moving wall. It’s like being inside a living kaleidoscope. You'll often spot French and Queen Angelfish gliding by, seemingly unbothered by the chaos. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, we've found Sand Stargazers peeking from the sand and even Little Post Horn Squid jetting about. Our favourite time to dive it is mid-morning, when the sun is high, really illuminating the elkhorn and staghorn corals. Visibility averages a solid 17 meters, which makes for fantastic wide-angle photo opportunities of the fish schools. It’s an easy, relaxing dive, perfect for newer divers, photographers, or anyone who just wants to soak in the sheer abundance of reef life without the pressure of depth.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.287400, -86.520100

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 Cara a Cara

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 Cara a Cara

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