Don Quickset - Roatán

Iron Bound sits on Roatán’s northeast side, a bit of a trek from the main dive shops, usually a 45-minute boat ride. But we think it’s worth the journey. The wall here drops to about 19 meters, then opens up to these wide, inviting stretches of sand. We’ve had some memorable encounters here, often spotting barracudas lurking in the blue as we descend. It’s a site that rewards a slower pace. The swim-throughs and overhangs are our favourite part; light filters in, creating this beautiful, dappled effect. Keep an eye on the sand flats for stingrays-they often settle there, almost camouflaged. Our pick for a good time to dive it is late morning, after the initial rush to the closer sites, when the light is just right for exploring the wall's contours. You'll often see schools of horse-eye jacks hanging out near the wall, and we’ve even had a few fleeting whale shark sightings here, though they’re never a guarantee. It's a great spot for anyone who enjoys a bit of varied topography and taking their time to spot the smaller stuff like gobies and clingfish.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.103500, -86.976400
Type
wall

Marine Protected Area: Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

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 Don Quickset

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 Don Quickset

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