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West End Wall

West End Wall, for us, is a classic Roatán dive, one you’ll probably find yourself returning to. It’s got that easy access, just a quick boat ride from the village, but it never feels overdone. What we love most is the sheer drama of the drop-off; it just plunges down, a true vertical face that makes you feel tiny. We always find ourselves scanning the blue here, often spotting tarpon gliding by or, if you’re lucky, an eagle ray or two ghosting past the deeper sections. The wall itself is a riot of colour and texture. Enormous barrel sponges jut out, big enough to sit in, and the sea fans sway gently with the surge. Keep an eye out for those smaller residents – we’ve had great luck spotting tiny yellow basslets tucked into crevices and needlefish hanging just below the surface. The max depth of 22 metres means it’s a comfortable dive for almost everyone, allowing plenty of time to explore the nooks and crannies. Just be aware that the current can pick up at the end of the dive, sometimes turning it into a brisk drift, but nothing too wild. It’s a site that suits anyone looking for a relaxed, visually rich wall dive with a good chance of encountering some larger pelagics too.