Don Quickset
Protected Area
Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila
Why dive here
With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - Don Quickset offers some of Roatán's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Don Quickset feels like a secret handshake on Roatán’s west end. No mooring means you’ll be drifting, which we love for the effortless glide over the sand channels and scattered coral heads. It’s not a riot of colour like some of the deeper wall dives, but for us, the magic here is in the macro life and the sheer volume of smaller fish. Look closely in the sand for Kuna Gobies popping in and out of their burrows and the iridescent flash of Slender Filefish trying to blend in. We often spot groups of Horse-eye Jacks circling, and it’s a site where you’re almost guaranteed to find a few Lionfish, which helps with local conservation efforts. The real joy of Don Quickset is in slowing down, letting the current carry you, and focusing on the details. This site suits divers who appreciate the subtler beauty of the reef and enjoy hunting for the smaller creatures rather than chasing pelagics. It’s a relaxed dive, perfect for a long bottom time, especially if you’re into underwater photography.
Typical Don Quickset Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Don Quickset
Dive shops near Don Quickset
Coral View Utila Dive Center
Captain Morgans Dive Center
Cross Creek Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Utila Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Don Quickset
Don Quickset Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Don Quickset, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.27, -86.6) (5km away)
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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