Explore West Bay

On the western side of the diving mecca that is Roatan, Honduras, West Bay is ideally nestled along a stretch of pristine sands bathed by warm Caribbean waters. West Bay Beach is one of the Bay Islands’ top diving hotspots, home to numerous dive centers and dive resorts, right on the seafront, offering diving trips and dive courses ranging from beginner all the way up to professional levels. 

The healthy reefs that teem with tropical species are right off the beach, close enough to both dive and swim in many parts. You can opt for shore diving or boat diving, depending on where you wish to dive. Liveaboards often visit West Bay’s best sites so you won’t miss out if you’re not staying here.

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    Diving in West Bay

    Reef diving is excellent here, and interesting topography makes for exciting cave diving, especially at sites like Hole in the Wall, Blue Channel and Bear’s Den. Must-dive wall sites include Half Moon Bay Wall, Texas, Pablo’s Place and West End Wall. Many of the wall sites offer exhilarating drift diving too.

    Wreck diving here is also possible, with two popular shipwrecks being the El Aguila and The Odyssey.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in West Bay

    It’s Caribbean species galore, from colorful hard and soft corals, macro critters, eels, octopus, stingrays, and tons of colorful reef fish, to schools of barracuda, eagle rays, turtles, reef sharks, and even whale sharks. Lucky divers might spot dolphins on occasion.

    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.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    676 Sightings
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    M
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    M
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    44
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    22
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    52

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    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Eagle Ray

    Eagle Ray
    651 Sightings
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    7
    F
    47
    M
    52
    A
    57
    M
    79
    J
    61
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    A
    89
    S
    84
    O
    27
    N
    7
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    40

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

    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    633 Sightings
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    29
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    87
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    80
    A
    61
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    57
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    46
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    43
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    26
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    24
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    58
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    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    390 Sightings
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    22
    F
    79
    M
    49
    A
    28
    M
    29
    J
    7
    J
    53
    A
    39
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    18
    O
    20
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    11
    D
    35
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    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle
    148 Sightings
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    10
    F
    2
    M
    3
    A
    9
    M
    28
    J
    10
    J
    34
    A
    8
    S
    17
    O
    6
    N
    7
    D
    14

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

    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    91 Sightings
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    13
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    0
    M
    7
    A
    1
    M
    20
    J
    2
    J
    17
    A
    1
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    14
    O
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    16
    D
    0

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

    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    848 Sightings
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    45
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    123
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    107
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    67
    M
    72
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    57
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    47
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    50
    O
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    60
    D
    70

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

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    753 Sightings
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    52
    F
    109
    M
    73
    A
    54
    M
    59
    J
    52
    J
    101
    A
    36
    S
    57
    O
    34
    N
    59
    D
    67

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

    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    634 Sightings
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    20
    F
    102
    M
    67
    A
    36
    M
    49
    J
    37
    J
    99
    A
    61
    S
    55
    O
    13
    N
    40
    D
    55

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

    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Stingrays

    Stingrays
    373 Sightings
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    29
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    31
    A
    36
    M
    58
    J
    17
    J
    53
    A
    34
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    40
    O
    10
    N
    9
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    32
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    314 Sightings
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    21
    F
    42
    M
    44
    A
    18
    M
    27
    J
    15
    J
    43
    A
    12
    S
    20
    O
    9
    N
    29
    D
    34

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

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    308 Sightings
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    29
    F
    36
    M
    13
    A
    11
    M
    32
    J
    41
    J
    41
    A
    18
    S
    10
    O
    12
    N
    34
    D
    31

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

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    271 Sightings
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    22
    F
    27
    M
    41
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    21
    M
    21
    J
    6
    J
    29
    A
    10
    S
    13
    O
    6
    N
    28
    D
    47

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

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

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    Crab

    Crab
    249 Sightings
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    15
    F
    24
    M
    37
    A
    11
    M
    21
    J
    20
    J
    38
    A
    17
    S
    0
    O
    9
    N
    20
    D
    37

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

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    190 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    53
    M
    11
    A
    3
    M
    25
    J
    5
    J
    33
    A
    7
    S
    8
    O
    0
    N
    17
    D
    22

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

    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    184 Sightings
    J
    15
    F
    42
    M
    33
    A
    5
    M
    28
    J
    0
    J
    5
    A
    7
    S
    10
    O
    0
    N
    27
    D
    12

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

    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster
    181 Sightings
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    13
    F
    9
    M
    27
    A
    16
    M
    31
    J
    2
    J
    5
    A
    7
    S
    9
    O
    3
    N
    25
    D
    34

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    Total number of species approx.: 3

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    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    175 Sightings
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    13
    F
    16
    M
    25
    A
    13
    M
    8
    J
    9
    J
    40
    A
    6
    S
    2
    O
    6
    N
    11
    D
    26

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

    Total number of species approx.: 120

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    Flounder

    Flounder
    144 Sightings
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    7
    F
    18
    M
    25
    A
    16
    M
    24
    J
    21
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    18
    A
    7
    S
    4
    O
    0
    N
    2
    D
    2

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    Total number of species approx.: 110

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    Snapper

    Snapper
    138 Sightings
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    F
    4
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    16
    A
    6
    M
    25
    J
    10
    J
    28
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    6
    S
    5
    O
    4
    N
    22
    D
    6

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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    129 Sightings
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    3
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    17
    M
    6
    A
    7
    M
    7
    J
    0
    J
    26
    A
    0
    S
    18
    O
    15
    N
    24
    D
    6

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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish
    127 Sightings
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    5
    F
    26
    M
    4
    A
    5
    M
    13
    J
    13
    J
    26
    A
    6
    S
    7
    O
    0
    N
    15
    D
    7

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    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    110 Sightings
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    9
    F
    1
    M
    6
    A
    9
    M
    13
    J
    7
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    20
    A
    1
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    10
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    7
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    15
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    12
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    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse
    108 Sightings
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    3
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    2
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    30
    A
    32
    M
    4
    J
    0
    J
    7
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    10
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    5
    D
    15

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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    107 Sightings
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    8
    F
    17
    M
    4
    A
    21
    M
    4
    J
    0
    J
    12
    A
    14
    S
    4
    O
    0
    N
    14
    D
    9

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    Total number of species approx.: 3400

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    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    92 Sightings
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    6
    F
    20
    M
    25
    A
    0
    M
    16
    J
    0
    J
    12
    A
    6
    S
    0
    O
    2
    N
    4
    D
    1

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    Total number of species approx.: 30

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    Sand Eel

    Sand Eel
    78 Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    12
    A
    15
    M
    22
    J
    11
    J
    17
    A
    0
    S
    1
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

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    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    62 Sightings
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    8
    F
    18
    M
    4
    A
    0
    M
    6
    J
    1
    J
    3
    A
    0
    S
    3
    O
    11
    N
    8
    D
    0

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    Total number of species approx.: 55

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    Lobster

    Lobster
    58 Sightings
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    11
    F
    20
    M
    2
    A
    2
    M
    4
    J
    2
    J
    16
    A
    0
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    1

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

    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    53 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    9
    M
    2
    A
    2
    M
    11
    J
    0
    J
    2
    A
    6
    S
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    0
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    4
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    6

    The best Months to Dive in West Bay

    Warm temperatures rest around 27°C–30°C/81°F–86°F allowing for great diving year-round. The best time is usually April and May, when the dry season brings the best weather and ocean 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, however February and April provide the best chances.

    Dive Centers

    Infinity Divers

    Infinity Divers

    Infinity Bay Resort - West Bay Beach, 34101 Roatan Island, Honduras
    Warfighter Scuba

    Warfighter Scuba

    Sunset Ridge, 86315 Roatan, Honduras

    Dive Sites

    Mares
    Texas (The Point) <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Texas (The Point) (★4.5)

    Most dives that are called Texas actually start closer to the Salt Life Point buoy and drift into Texas. The reason for this is that Texas is the area off of the westernmost point of the island and can be subject to strong currents. The Texas buoy itself is in 40 ft / 12 m and if there is current it will generally be pushing you off of the island and out towards the blue, so your dive can be hard work and short.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Pablos Place <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Pablos Place (★4.5)

    Located on the western tip of the Island, this is a great drift diving site with a vertical reef wall starting at about 50ft. An east to west current gives a moderate drift for recreational divers.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    West End Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    West End Wall (★4.6)

    West End Wall is one of the most popular dive sites in Roatan. People come from all over the Bay Islands to dive here. It is a huge and amazing wall on the west end of Roatan, full of canyons and a huge variety of marine life. Sometimes the current can be medium to strong at the end of the dive.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Bucca Quay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Bucca Quay (★4.6)

    Referred to by most as West End Wall, the official name is Buca Quay. This is a great wall drift dive with side canyons, chutes, and sand falls starting off at about 66 ft / 20 m to the bottom of the wall it drops off as you head west/south.
    Scubapro
    Black Rock <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Black Rock (★4.5)

    A continuation of West End Wall, Black Rock also provides an outstanding dive site with numerous fissures in the reef wall. Featuring spectacular soft coral formations and giant barrel sponges, this dive site joins up with West End Wall, Texas, and Pablo’s Place.
    Scubapro, Stephen Frink
    Infinity Bay House Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Infinity Bay House Reef (★4.4)

    Located just off West Bay, this site encompasses various dive sites, suited for beginners on the inner reef and snorkelers. A short distance away is the outer wall and greater depths.
    Mares
    Mandy’s Eel Garden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Mandy’s Eel Garden (★4.6)

    Located on the prestigious West Bay Beach, Mandy’s Eel Garden starts at around 20 feet and continues towards the outer wall on the reef dropping down to the abyss.
    Scubapro
    Over Heat <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Over Heat (★4.4)

    A beautiful relaxing dive site, named after the patch of reef over which an old resort dive boat would overheat each day. Over Heat is one of the most favorite dive sites on Roatan.
    Scubapro
    Butcher’s Bank <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Butcher’s Bank (★4.4)

    Butcher’s Bank offers is so much variation, making it a firm favorite with many dive operators in the area. The line is set at the usual 40 ft / 12 m at the inner end of a coral finger running in from the outer wall.
    Mares
    Tabyanas <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Tabyanas (★4.5)

    Tabyana, aka “Herbie’s Fantasy or Place“ is a salt water dive site, located in West Bay, Roatan, Honduras. This dive site has an average rating of 4.50 out of 5 from 4 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 36-40ft/11-12m. The average visibility is 71-80ft/22-24m.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Pubudus Playground <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Pubudus Playground (★4.4)

    Starting at a 10 meters/ 30ft sand patch, this dive site is a perfect place to practice navigation as it is located bit further away from the wall/drop off.
    Scubapro
    Pablo’s Place <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Pablo’s Place (★4.4)

    Just around the corner on the Southern tip of the island. Due to strong, unpredictable currents, a site more suitable for advanced divers. Top of reef 25 feet down the wall to 100 feet.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Chloes Coral <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Chloes Coral (★4.5)

    Right at West Bay Beach, this shallow site with clear waters is great for beginners. Sandy area’s are mixed with coral heads for fun diverse under water views.