Roatan Freediving - Roatán
Roatan Freediving. We’re big fans. This isn’t just another freediving school; it’s a serious training ground with a genuinely friendly vibe, which we think is a rare combination. The team here, many of them competitive freedivers themselves, really knows their stuff. They’re certified across AIDA, Molchanovs, Apnea Total, PADI, and CMAS, so you’re covered no matter which agency you prefer. What sets them apart, for us, is their passion for progression. Whether you’re just dipping a toe in with an AIDA 1 or pushing your personal best on a Molchanovs Wave 3, they’ve got the expertise to guide you. We’ve seen them transform hesitant beginners into confident divers, calmly extending their breath-hold in the clear, warm Caribbean waters. Our favourite part? The shark freediving experiences. Gliding silently alongside a reef shark, feeling that calm power, is something else entirely. They also host the Annual Caribbean Cup and World Championships, so if you’re looking to be around serious talent, this is the place. It's a standout for anyone looking to genuinely improve their freediving, from foundational skills to competitive depth.
- Location
- Roatán, Honduras, Central America
- Coordinates
- 16.300085, -86.594120
- Phone
- +504 88541171
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://roatanfreediving.com
- Certification Agencies
- AIDA, Molchanovs, Apnea Total, PADI, CMAS
- Courses
- AIDA 1 Introduction to Freediving, AIDA 2 Freediver Course, AIDA 3 Advanced Freediver, AIDA 4 Master Freediver, AIDA Instructor Course, Molchanovs Wave 1 / Lap 1 – Beginner Freediving, Molchanovs Wave 2 / Lap 2 – Advanced Freediving, Molchanovs Wave 3 / Lap 3 – Master Freediver, Apnea Total Introduction to Freediving, Apnea Total Freediver Course, Apnea Total Advanced Freediver Course, Apnea Total Master Freediver Instructor Course, PADI Freediver, PADI Advanced Freediver, PADI Master Freediver
Dive Sites Near Roatan Freediving
Roatan Freediving provides access to 15 dive sites in Roatán.
- Airplane Wreck (cave)
- Airplane Wreck (wreck)
- Airport Caves (cave)
- Airport Caves (cave)
- Airport Caves (cave)
- Alaina’s Sandy Bottom (reef)
- Alaina’s Sandy Bottom (wreck)
- Anka s Place - 10-30m (reef)
- Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef (cave)
- Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef (reef)
- Aquarium (reef)
- Aquarium (cave)
- Bando Beach (reef)
- Bando Beach (reef)
- Bayman Drop (wall)
Other Dive Centres in Roatán
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.
Notable Marine Life
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Smallmouth goby (Risor ruber) - Reef Fish
- Giant goby (Gobiomorus dormitor) - Reef Fish
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus) - Reef Fish
- Needlefish (Strongylura timucu) - Reef Fish
- Mulet (Mugil curema) - Reef Fish
- Broad Shad (Gerres cinereus) - Reef Fish
- Small-scaled spinycheek sleeper (Eleotris pisonis) - Reef Fish
- Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
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