Roatán, Honduras
    Islas de la Bahía

    Dolphins Den

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Islas de la Bahía

    Why dive here

    With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Dolphins Den offers some of Roatán's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Orcas, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 168+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Dolphins Den isn't a deep dive, peaking at 14m, but it’s a site we always make time for. It’s all about the cavern experience here, a genuinely comfortable one, even if you're not usually a fan of overhead environments. You can slip into the main chamber from the reef side, or through one of the larger openings closer to the shore. Natural light spills in from multiple angles, painting the interior in shifting blues and greens. We often find ourselves just floating, watching the light play over the walls. Inside, keep an eye out for Glassy Sweepers and Silversides shimmering in the deeper pockets. They school so tightly sometimes it feels like they’re a single, moving organism. On the inner reef leading into the Den, we’ve spotted some truly massive Giant Anemones, often hosting resident invertebrates. The real beauty, though, is the healthy reef on the outside, a vibrant contrast with plenty of Staghorn and Maze Coral. Horse-eye Jacks often cruise by, and we’ve seen Nassau Groupers lurking. Our pick? Go when the sun is high for the best light show in the cavern. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who appreciates a bit of natural architecture.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dolphins Den

    Dolphins Den Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Dolphins Den, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.27, -86.6) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29–31.6°C

    Current Speed

    1.41 cm/s

    Direction: NW (315°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.052 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.96 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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