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Explore Roatan

Only 30 miles/48 kilometers from mainland Honduras, scuba diving in Roatan is said by many to be among the best that the Caribbean and the Americas have to offer. Its ideal location, with hundreds of dive sites along with protected marine parks, has allowed seemingly infinite colorful corals and tropical species to thrive in excess.

You’ll enjoy a wild yet relaxing experience underwater, where cruising over coral formations, diving on deep walls, gliding along with exhilarating currents, and exploring encrusted shipwrecks is just the beginning. In the West End area, there are over 50 dive sites alone, and on the South Shore, you can dive with curious reef sharks.

Divers are spoiled for choice by the sheer number of dive centers and dive resorts that cater to all budgets, and with diving suited to all skill levels, it’s a fantastic place to undertake dive courses, from entry level all the way up to professional level. If you opt for a liveaboard, you’ll also enjoy a memorable trip, where you’ll be taken to the best diving spots all around the Bay Islands and Cayos Cochinos.

There are plenty of diving locations all over Roatan. Sandy Bay offers uncrowded reefs away from the main tourist areas on the western tip of the island, while Palmetto Bay, West Bay, and West End promise a boatload of diving opportunities. Pristine Bay is also a great spot, and Coxen Hole, which offers great shark diving, is one of Roatan’s most popular diving destinations along with West End. At the East End, the scenic town of Punta Gorda similarly has impressive beaches and epic diving.

Top Regions to Explore

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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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Diving in Roatan

Roatan is typically characterized by vibrant, healthy coral reef diving, especially since the Mesoamerican Reef is within easy access. This reef spans more than 600 miles and can proudly be named the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Plus, with its sensational topography that allows for some exciting wall and drift diving opportunities, the island is surrounded by a fringing coral reef wall that slopes gently in some spots and drops vertically into the blue depths in others.

The great thing is that wall diving here is perfect for beginners and seasoned divers alike. At many sites, you can float along the reef edge and fly off the drop-offs, in addition to critter hunting in the wall’s nooks and crannies. Bucket list-worthy wall and drift sites include Texas, Pablo's Place, and West End Wall, which are conveniently situated on the western point of Roatan—one of the top diving spots on the island. On the West End, Half Moon Bay Wall is another exceptional wall site.

Roatan’s interesting seascapes have formed exciting tunnels, swim-throughs, and caves, making for some amazing cave diving experiences. At the West End, there are numerous canyons often filled with silver sides and other small baitfish. Blue Channel, Hole in the Wall, and Bear’s Den are excellent cave sites to put on your diving map.

The several wreck dive sites on Roatan allow for wreck specialty training and attract shipwreck fanatics from all walks of life. The aging shipwrecks serve as artificial reefs, where encrusted corals coat their entirety and plenty of diverse species thrive. The El Aguila and The Odyssey are two of the most popular shipwrecks—you won’t regret a visit.

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The best Months to Dive in Roatan

Warm temperatures ranging between 27°C–30°C/81°F–86°F allow for great diving year-round. The best time is usually April and May, when the dry season causes warm, sunny weather and the best sea conditions.

The rainy season runs from around July to January, though the wettest months are between October and January. Tropical rains usually pass quickly though, and sunny days occur frequently.

For whale shark encounters, any time of the year is possible, but February and April promise the highest chance.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Roatan

You’ll see every color of the rainbow on Roatan’s healthy reefs, where a variety of hard and soft coral species live in abundance. Flower, pillar coral, elkhorn and staghorn coral can be seen, along with massive sea fans and plenty of swaying anemones.

Whale sharks and mantas pass by Roatan occasionally, and hammerheads, and nurse sharks can be seen at some of the popular dive sites. Lucky divers might even encounter playful dolphins.

Caribbean reef sharks, rays, turtles, and moray eels thrive, and macro life includes seahorses, nudibranchs and many more.

Other Caribbean reef species to encounter are groupers, trumpetfish, octopus, squid, grunts, wrasse, tang, pufferfish, wrasse and so many more. Barracuda and snapper and other schools of tropical fish are also present.

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

4.7k Sightings
J
268
F
412
M
461
A
428
M
433
J
450
J
676
A
403
S
257
O
351
N
193
D
373

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

3.2k Sightings
J
108
F
276
M
262
A
329
M
339
J
332
J
520
A
353
S
199
O
231
N
96
D
174
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

2.9k Sightings
J
164
F
309
M
319
A
287
M
282
J
280
J
380
A
296
S
140
O
119
N
107
D
207

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

2.2k Sightings
J
41
F
126
M
210
A
158
M
311
J
262
J
369
A
291
S
207
O
122
N
38
D
105
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

2k Sightings
J
89
F
120
M
151
A
151
M
233
J
262
J
380
A
196
S
129
O
77
N
61
D
106

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

1k Sightings
J
62
F
48
M
65
A
28
M
132
J
42
J
196
A
82
S
58
O
170
N
95
D
61

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

422 Sightings
J
32
F
24
M
57
A
43
M
37
J
33
J
58
A
51
S
35
O
20
N
12
D
20

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

6.5k Sightings
J
365
F
519
M
604
A
564
M
668
J
534
J
961
A
617
S
322
O
506
N
371
D
486

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

5.8k Sightings
J
301
F
478
M
520
A
469
M
556
J
505
J
901
A
525
S
284
O
482
N
320
D
456

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

4.9k Sightings
J
196
F
391
M
406
A
423
M
479
J
470
J
854
A
469
S
279
O
285
N
278
D
336

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

3.3k Sightings
J
173
F
237
M
333
A
281
M
255
J
264
J
490
A
317
S
142
O
307
N
200
D
345

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

3k Sightings
J
169
F
203
M
190
A
225
M
331
J
218
J
544
A
246
S
119
O
266
N
197
D
245

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

2.6k Sightings
J
149
F
191
M
260
A
261
M
239
J
226
J
302
A
199
S
74
O
270
N
115
D
275

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

2k Sightings
J
84
F
128
M
139
A
168
M
248
J
101
J
308
A
218
S
62
O
229
N
117
D
168

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

2k Sightings
J
107
F
106
M
176
A
160
M
162
J
122
J
372
A
125
S
88
O
214
N
116
D
214

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

1.9k Sightings
J
123
F
200
M
267
A
167
M
168
J
143
J
209
A
113
S
54
O
107
N
96
D
229

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

1.7k Sightings
J
99
F
120
M
155
A
73
M
204
J
113
J
294
A
171
S
39
O
136
N
109
D
166

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

1.6k Sightings
J
102
F
111
M
140
A
62
M
225
J
94
J
208
A
120
S
59
O
192
N
147
D
104

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

1.5k Sightings
J
69
F
138
M
112
A
56
M
170
J
63
J
250
A
167
S
57
O
173
N
114
D
99

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

1.4k Sightings
J
88
F
81
M
113
A
131
M
147
J
166
J
247
A
109
S
95
O
85
N
39
D
86
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse

1.4k Sightings
J
77
F
83
M
149
A
176
M
104
J
124
J
178
A
97
S
71
O
181
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.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

1.3k Sightings
J
73
F
99
M
163
A
73
M
82
J
56
J
224
A
89
S
47
O
169
N
62
D
123

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

1.2k Sightings
J
52
F
95
M
88
A
72
M
137
J
117
J
189
A
133
S
41
O
86
N
59
D
102

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

1k Sightings
J
55
F
49
M
101
A
36
M
134
J
92
J
199
A
101
S
29
O
133
N
36
D
49

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

954 Sightings
J
35
F
66
M
57
A
50
M
105
J
37
J
161
A
113
S
72
O
116
N
88
D
54

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

787 Sightings
J
31
F
40
M
99
A
59
M
113
J
62
J
108
A
86
S
43
O
49
N
41
D
56

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

722 Sightings
J
45
F
39
M
31
A
27
M
143
J
28
J
84
A
65
S
48
O
84
N
44
D
84

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

634 Sightings
J
79
F
68
M
71
A
30
M
66
J
66
J
69
A
29
S
13
O
29
N
39
D
75

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

590 Sightings
J
25
F
40
M
35
A
75
M
73
J
90
J
82
A
57
S
29
O
22
N
25
D
37

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

578 Sightings
J
21
F
44
M
57
A
39
M
84
J
56
J
92
A
48
S
17
O
82
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.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

445 Sightings
J
26
F
43
M
46
A
28
M
49
J
13
J
34
A
26
S
25
O
69
N
28
D
58

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

418 Sightings
J
19
F
44
M
46
A
8
M
49
J
10
J
35
A
28
S
28
O
76
N
32
D
43

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

256 Sightings
J
9
F
20
M
22
A
35
M
25
J
10
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

242 Sightings
J
10
F
16
M
26
A
25
M
23
J
18
J
39
A
10
S
12
O
6
N
12
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

225 Sightings
J
13
F
31
M
9
A
21
M
28
J
18
J
51
A
15
S
16
O
12
N
0
D
11
Grey Reef Shark

Grey Reef Shark

206 Sightings
J
12
F
19
M
15
A
16
M
28
J
16
J
25
A
9
S
12
O
17
N
17
D
20

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

192 Sightings
J
11
F
35
M
13
A
15
M
8
J
14
J
17
A
22
S
12
O
21
N
20
D
4

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

Pipefish

192 Sightings
J
9
F
1
M
16
A
21
M
28
J
12
J
46
A
20
S
14
O
17
N
4
D
4

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