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Dennis’ Dropoff

Dennis’ Dropoff has become one of our favourite spots on Roatán, especially when we’re looking for a relaxed, shallow dive with plenty to keep our eyes busy. It sits right on the edge of the channel into Gibson Bight, and that corner location often means some interesting drift. We usually drop in with the buoy sitting at 11 metres, right on the reef top. From there, we love exploring the network of swim-throughs and crevices that carve through the reef, almost like miniature canyons leading to the wall. The maximum depth here is 24 metres, but you don’t need to go deep to find the action. The highlight for us is often the resident groupers, big and surprisingly bold, hanging around the corner. We’ve seen them countless times, just watching us cruise by. Keep an eye on the open blue, too; we’ve had eagle rays drift past more than once. The visibility averages 19 metres, which is usually more than enough to appreciate the schools of fairy basslets flitting through the corals and the dusky blennies peering out from their holes. If you enjoy a gentle drift and exploring the nooks and crannies of a healthy reef, Dennis’ Dropoff is a great pick.