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Seaquest Shallow

Alright, Seaquest Shallow. We’ve probably spent more bottom time here than anywhere else in Roatán, and honestly, we’re not ashamed. Yes, it’s shallow, topping out at 17 metres, and it’s an absolute dream for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed, long dive. You start on a bright, sandy patch and just follow it up to the reef itself, which sits gloriously at about 5 or 6 metres. What we love here are the brain corals, some of them are huge, like ancient, wrinkled boulders. Keep your eyes peeled for the smaller stuff though, that’s where Seaquest Shallow really shines. We’ve spent entire dives just watching banded blennies pop their heads out of tiny holes, or trying to spot the iridescent flash of an Atlantic flashlightfish in the darker crevices. Our favourite has to be the brown garden eels swaying in the current, vanishing into the sand the moment you get too close. Don’t rush this one. Take it slow, hover over the sand patches for flounder and mojarras, and you’ll be rewarded. It’s an easy boat ride from West End, perfect for an afternoon unwind.