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Honduras

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Explore Honduras

Honduras, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, offers an unparalleled diving experience with its rich marine environment and diverse dive settings. The most captivating feature is the Mesoamerican Reef, the world's second-largest barrier reef, which graces the waters around the Bay Islands. This archipelago, composed of islands like Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja, is at the core of Honduran diving. Roatan, with its vibrant coral gardens and thrilling wall dives, provides a more developed setting, complete with luxurious accommodations. In contrast, Utila is celebrated as a budget-friendly haven for dive students, offering easy access to dive sites and a laid-back atmosphere. Meanwhile, Guanaja remains a pristine paradise, known for its untouched dive spots and tranquil seclusion.

Diving enthusiasts will find themselves entranced by the crystal-clear waters teeming with mesmerizing marine life. The reefs are home to species ranging from colorful tropical fish to the majestic whale sharks that occasionally grace these waters. The mild currents ensure that even novice divers can explore these underwater wonders with ease. Beyond the reefs, divers can explore intriguing wrecks and dramatic walls, each promising a unique underwater adventure. Whether opting for shore dives, boat excursions, or exclusive liveaboard experiences, Honduras offers flexibility and variety, all while maintaining its reputation as an affordable dive destination. Dive into the depths of Honduras and discover a world where the vibrant marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes promise an unforgettable experience.

Power Plug Type
A, B
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, DIS
Tipping
10–15% / Service Staff / Tipping is expected in restaurants and hotels unless a service charge is already included in the bill.
Currency
HNL
Dial Code
+504
Electricity
110V / 60Hz
Time
UTC−6

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Cocoview Resort Roatan, Honduras February 26-March 6, 2027 shop trip

Cocoview Resort Roatan, Honduras February 26-March 6, 2027 shop trip

February 27-March 6, 2027Escape to CocoView Resort, Roatan’s premier dive resort, for a week of unparalleled diving and relaxation. With world-class dive sites just steps from your door, this trip is designed for divers who want easy access to incredible underwater adventures and top-tier hospitality.What’s Included?Group T-shirtTri-City Scuba Instructors and staff host trip.????️ 7 Nights in Ocean Accommodations – Choose from Overwater Cabanas, Oceanfront Rooms, or Ocean View Rooms, each offering stunning views and direct access to the Caribbean Sea.???? Welcome Drink – Start your vacation off right with a refreshing island cocktail.???? Airport Transfers – Seamless transportation to and from the resort.????️ Three Meals a Day – Enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals to fuel your dives.Unparalleled Diving ExperienceCocoView Resort is famous for its concierge diving and unmatched shore diving access. Dive as much or as little as you like, at your own pace!???? Unlimited Shore Diving – Explore the house reef, wrecks, and wall dives right from the resort.???? Two Daily Boat Trips – Each trip includes one moored reef dive and one wall dive, showcasing Roatan’s incredible marine biodiversity.???? Night Diving – Discover a whole new underwater world when the sun goes down.????️ Wreck Diving – Explore historic wrecks teeming with marine life.Pricing & AccommodationsOpen Rooms are only available until October 15, 2026 until 6pm. At 6:01pm October 15, 2026 reservations will no longer be accepted.???? Cabana Overwater Rooms: $2,605 per person (double occupancy) as of 2/28/26 6 double rooms???? Oceanfront Rooms: $2,420 per person (double occupancy) as of 2/28/26 3 rooms(2 doubles and 1 king)???? Oceanview Rooms: $2,360 per person (double occupancy) as of 2/28/26 2 double rooms????️ Single Diver Supplement: $450 (Overwater), $350 (Oceanfront & Oceanview)???? Non-Diver Rate: $100 discount???? Nitrox Add-On: $135 per person***Room Prices include 19% Honduras Tax.********All rooms are double occupancy, unless you pay for single supplement rate. We do not assign roommates, but will be happy to try and find a roommate if you wish to share a room.*You are required on all Tri-City Scuba trips to have a DSMB safety device, Nitrox Certified(we can certify you prior to trip or on the first day of trip) and you must have Dive Insurance. We have partnered with DAN insurance. Please see our Dive and Travel insurance listing on our menu for more information.Payment Details???? Deposit to Secure Spot: $1000 per person**Please contact us if you would like to apply for “same as Cash” financing on your entire trip amount through Synchrony Financing and we can send you an online application.Trip can be paid in full at any time, prior to final payment due date.???? Final Payment Due: December 1, 2026Why Join This Trip?✔ Legendary Roatan Diving – Crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and breathtaking wall dives.✔ Concierge-Level Service – Relax and enjoy top-tier diving without lifting a finger.✔ Perfect Balance of Adventure & Relaxation – Dive as much as you want or unwind in paradise.???? Ready to book? Secure your spot today and get ready for the ultimate dive getaway!**Please remember all trip payments are committed to the trip, and therefore, are non-refundable. We strongly encourage trip insurance.****Add On: Learn to Dive in ParadiseAlways wanted to become a diver but the thought of cold quarries kept you away? We’ve got you covered. With our Open Water + Nitrox certification add-on, you can start your scuba journey at home and finish it in one of the world’s best dive destinations.Here’s how it works:Academics & Pool Training in Virginia – Complete your eLearning and confined water sessions with us before the trip.Check-Out Dives on Location – you’ll complete your open water certification dives during the first few days of the trip.Dive for Fun the Rest of the Week – Once certified, you’ll spend the rest of the trip exploring vibrant reefs and wrecks as a newly minted diver.Why add Nitrox certification? Simple: more bottom time, shorter surface intervals, and extra safety — especially useful on dive-intensive trips.This option is perfect for new divers who want their first underwater memories to be filled with warm water, colorful marine life, and incredible adventure.We can offer the following classes on location in Roatan: Perfect Buoyancy, Boat, Deep, Night and Limited Visibility, and Wreck. Please contact to schedule these classes.All participants on shop-organized dive travel are required to carry active dive accident and travel insurance for the duration of the trip. Coverage must include scuba-related injuries, emergency medical treatment, and evacuation. You may obtain coverage through any reputable provider (such as DAN, DiveAssure, or similar).If you do not currently have coverage, we partner with DAN and offer a convenient enrollment option here. You are welcome to use this option or obtain insurance through any provider of your choice.

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Honduras

Honduras is famous for whale shark encounters, and is sometimes called the whale shark capital of the Caribbean. Whale sharks are gentle giants; while they’re the largest fish in the ocean, they eat tiny plankton. In Honduras they can be spotted all year long, but the prime season is mid-February through April, with another spike around September. Dive boats usually head to the north side of Utila first thing in the morning to maximize their chances of spotting a whale shark. Dolphins are also frequently encountered in this area, and divers may get the chance to swim with them as well.

Scuba diving in Honduras offers a special opportunity to see sleek Caribbean reef sharks up close. At a dive site off Roatan called Cara a Cara (Face to Face), schooling females have naturally congregated for decades, according to local fisherfolk. These females are larger than the males, at two to three meters in length. They circle gracefully and calmly until the dive guide releases the chum from her/his bucket- the sharks then whip into a feeding frenzy which is over in a flash.

In general, Honduras reefs teem with fish life and color. Swaying soft corals and sea fans form a perfect backdrop for nurse sharks, eagle rays, sting rays, barracuda, jacks, triggers, chubs, groupers, puffers, filefish, and moray eels. Hawksbill, green and loggerhead turtles all nest, breed, and swim in the Bay Islands.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

5.6k Sightings
J
335
F
459
M
577
A
507
M
557
J
527
J
795
A
508
S
282
O
402
N
244
D
390

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

3.9k Sightings
J
127
F
292
M
320
A
371
M
446
J
435
J
612
A
444
S
231
O
310
N
111
D
196
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

3k Sightings
J
167
F
310
M
324
A
300
M
283
J
290
J
389
A
304
S
140
O
124
N
111
D
212

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

2.7k Sightings
J
50
F
126
M
254
A
199
M
379
J
323
J
522
A
381
S
213
O
137
N
40
D
105
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

2k Sightings
J
89
F
120
M
157
A
155
M
233
J
262
J
388
A
196
S
129
O
78
N
61
D
109

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

1.1k Sightings
J
64
F
52
M
79
A
33
M
147
J
43
J
212
A
89
S
61
O
172
N
95
D
63

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

500 Sightings
J
41
F
26
M
64
A
43
M
49
J
41
J
81
A
53
S
36
O
23
N
17
D
26

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

8.3k Sightings
J
458
F
623
M
806
A
756
M
908
J
702
J
1.2k
A
836
S
389
O
580
N
423
D
555

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

7.2k Sightings
J
356
F
562
M
675
A
613
M
687
J
629
J
1.2k
A
727
S
316
O
552
N
376
D
488

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

5.4k Sightings
J
209
F
396
M
439
A
485
M
532
J
550
J
989
A
545
S
288
O
306
N
287
D
357

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

3.9k Sightings
J
214
F
267
M
405
A
335
M
293
J
304
J
554
A
361
S
166
O
341
N
235
D
393

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

3.6k Sightings
J
184
F
216
M
261
A
283
M
408
J
325
J
672
A
344
S
132
O
309
N
237
D
254

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

2.7k Sightings
J
159
F
197
M
266
A
265
M
253
J
242
J
318
A
208
S
79
O
290
N
127
D
277

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

2.2k Sightings
J
87
F
131
M
170
A
194
M
290
J
136
J
327
A
233
S
70
O
239
N
122
D
180

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster

2.1k Sightings
J
116
F
113
M
218
A
168
M
196
J
133
J
396
A
127
S
94
O
220
N
130
D
227

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

2.1k Sightings
J
138
F
206
M
296
A
189
M
185
J
146
J
228
A
130
S
60
O
127
N
106
D
259

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

2.1k Sightings
J
123
F
96
M
149
A
192
M
250
J
255
J
341
A
181
S
150
O
147
N
68
D
98

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

1.9k Sightings
J
80
F
126
M
265
A
131
M
159
J
140
J
286
A
197
S
59
O
205
N
75
D
150

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

1.8k Sightings
J
109
F
126
M
179
A
84
M
224
J
146
J
314
A
176
S
45
O
136
N
110
D
171

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

1.7k Sightings
J
117
F
117
M
166
A
79
M
228
J
95
J
212
A
153
S
62
O
203
N
149
D
110

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish

1.6k Sightings
J
88
F
146
M
139
A
58
M
181
J
98
J
260
A
169
S
69
O
184
N
117
D
99
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse

1.4k Sightings
J
77
F
83
M
149
A
176
M
107
J
135
J
178
A
98
S
72
O
197
N
58
D
77

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

1.3k Sightings
J
60
F
98
M
109
A
81
M
148
J
130
J
213
A
148
S
45
O
104
N
63
D
106

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

1.1k Sightings
J
60
F
50
M
109
A
42
M
146
J
94
J
221
A
107
S
31
O
140
N
39
D
54

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

1k Sightings
J
35
F
70
M
70
A
50
M
112
J
45
J
191
A
115
S
75
O
116
N
88
D
65

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

1k Sightings
J
41
F
45
M
142
A
76
M
161
J
86
J
126
A
124
S
48
O
55
N
54
D
62

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 2

Nurse Shark

Nurse Shark

883 Sightings
J
34
F
57
M
54
A
106
M
118
J
109
J
125
A
87
S
60
O
41
N
45
D
47

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

812 Sightings
J
50
F
47
M
44
A
40
M
156
J
39
J
87
A
74
S
51
O
89
N
49
D
86

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 55

Lobster

Lobster

714 Sightings
J
94
F
70
M
73
A
30
M
84
J
72
J
75
A
41
S
13
O
42
N
42
D
78

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

609 Sightings
J
21
F
44
M
71
A
40
M
84
J
57
J
92
A
61
S
18
O
83
N
20
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

513 Sightings
J
19
F
48
M
71
A
19
M
54
J
27
J
47
A
33
S
31
O
84
N
36
D
44

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

501 Sightings
J
26
F
46
M
69
A
39
M
52
J
17
J
37
A
27
S
25
O
76
N
28
D
59

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

266 Sightings
J
9
F
23
M
25
A
35
M
27
J
12
J
16
A
23
S
4
O
37
N
15
D
40

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

254 Sightings
J
10
F
18
M
26
A
25
M
26
J
18
J
40
A
10
S
14
O
6
N
16
D
45

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Squid

Squid

252 Sightings
J
13
F
32
M
9
A
21
M
31
J
21
J
69
A
15
S
16
O
13
N
0
D
12
Grey Reef Shark

Grey Reef Shark

212 Sightings
J
12
F
19
M
18
A
16
M
31
J
16
J
25
A
9
S
12
O
17
N
17
D
20

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