West Bay Divers - Roatán
The team at West Bay Divers are the kind of people you immediately feel comfortable with. We've always found their shop right on West Bay Beach to be a hive of relaxed activity, not a frantic rush. They really shine when it comes to personalised service. We think they’re a top pick for divers who prefer smaller groups and a slower pace, or those looking to advance their PADI certs in a genuinely supportive environment. What we love most about diving with them is their unhurried approach. Boats are never crammed, and the guides are brilliant at spotting the small stuff, like the cryptic decorator crabs or tiny blennies tucked into the sponges. On a morning dive at El Aguila, we once spent twenty minutes just watching a pair of spotted eagle rays cruise the wreck. They don't rush you off a site. Their location also means quick access to some great spots, like Mandy’s Eel Garden, where we always look out for the resident green moray, and Half Moon Bay Wall, a favourite for its dramatic drop-offs and schooling creole wrasse. We’d suggest booking your dives ahead, especially if you’re visiting during peak season, as their smaller boat capacity fills up fast.
- Location
- Roatán, Honduras, Central America
- Coordinates
- 16.278072, -86.598694
- Phone
- +1 888-348-3923
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.westbaydivers.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:19376]
- Address
- West Bay, Fosters Road, Roatan, No State, Honduras
Dive Sites Near West Bay Divers
West Bay Divers 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