Happily Ever After - Roatán

Little Swiss is one of our favourites for a relaxed dive along the west coast. It’s a shallow, vibrant spot, perfect for shaking off any pre-dive jitters or just enjoying a long, easy bottom time. You’re looking at a maximum depth of around 12 metres, often less, so the light penetration is incredible, really making the corals pop. We love the staghorn formations here, they’re dense and provide great shelter for a lot of smaller fish. Keep an eye out for Blackspot wrasse flitting between the branches and the striking colours of parrotfish grazing on the reef. The real joy here is taking your time, letting your eyes adjust, and watching the little details. We've often spotted Mimic Blennies popping out of their holes and even the shy Ghost Moray. If you’re lucky, a Hawksbill or Green turtle might cruise by, completely unfazed. Visibility is usually fantastic, often pushing 20 metres or more, making it easy to just drift and soak it all in. It’s a gentle introduction to Mauritian diving, but with enough activity to keep even seasoned divers happy.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.318400, -86.587800
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Islas de la Bahía

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 Happily Ever After

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 Happily Ever After

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