Dolphins Den

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© Diventures, 65810 Springfield
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© Diventures, 65810 Springfield
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© Diventures, 65810 Springfield
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© Diventures, 65810 Springfield
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© Diventures, 65810 Springfield
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© Diventures, 65810 Springfield
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© Diventures, 65810 Springfield

Dolphins Den

★★★★★ (111)

A shallow cave/cavern dive at 5-12m accessible from either inside or outside the reef. Torches are advisable but an experienced diver can work through with the natural light

Tons of Giant Anemone’s on the inner reef side of this site. If you are lucky Glassy Sweepers and Silversides in the cave, and a healthy and vibrant top reef on the outside of the cave.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort Week #1 Sept 26th thru Oct 3rd 2026

Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort Week #1 Sept 26th thru Oct 3rd 2026

Join us as we embark on the trip of the year, our annual dive retreat to the stunning island of Roatán. Spend a full week soaking up the sun, exploring crystal-clear Caribbean waters, and making unforgettable memories at Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort.This 8-day, 7-night all-inclusive adventure is designed for divers who want it all. Enjoy 3 dives daily (2 morning dives and 1 afternoon dive) for 5 days, plus an additional day featuring a 2-tank morning dive, giving you maximum time underwater to experience the vibrant reefs of Roatán.Your package includes all meals and drinks, including domestic alcohol for guests 21 and over, as well as airport transfers to and from RTB airport and all applicable 19% Roatán taxes. For those looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available for an additional $150 for the week.Not included in the package are airfare to and from RTB airport, gratuities, and imported alcohol.Whether you’re looking to relax beachside, dive some of the Caribbean’s best reefs, or connect with fellow divers, this trip delivers the perfect blend of adventure and island escape.Diving with Turquoise Divers is an absolute blast and one of the highlights of any stay at Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort. With over 15 years of partnership, the connection goes far beyond a typical dive operation, creating a seamless, personalized experience built on trust, familiarity, and a shared passion for the ocean.The divemasters, all longtime residents of Roatán, bring unmatched local knowledge to every dive. Their expertise ensures not only safe and efficient diving, but also insider access to the very best sites the island has to offer. Valet diving is at its finest here, gear is handled for you so you can focus entirely on enjoying the experience.One of the biggest advantages is proximity: all dive sites are just a quick 5-minute boat ride away, meaning more time in the water and less time traveling. For 2026, the adventure expands even further with new excursions to the south side of the island, opening up fresh, unexplored dive sites and giving returning divers something completely new to experience.Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another trip, this is a rare opportunity to explore the incredible reefs of Roatán with one of the island’s most respected and well-established dive operations. 

September 26, 2026 +8 More
$1,399.00
Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort Week #2 Oct 3rd thru 10th 2026

Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort Week #2 Oct 3rd thru 10th 2026

Join us as we embark on the trip of the year, our annual dive retreat to the stunning island of Roatán. Spend a full week soaking up the sun, exploring crystal-clear Caribbean waters, and making unforgettable memories at Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort.This 8-day, 7-night all-inclusive adventure is designed for divers who want it all. Enjoy 3 dives daily (2 morning dives and 1 afternoon dive) for 5 days, plus an additional day featuring a 2-tank morning dive, giving you maximum time underwater to experience the vibrant reefs of Roatán.Your package includes all meals and drinks, including domestic alcohol for guests 21 and over, as well as airport transfers to and from RTB airport and all applicable 19% Roatán taxes. For those looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available for an additional $150 for the week.Not included in the package are airfare to and from RTB airport, gratuities, and imported alcohol.Whether you’re looking to relax beachside, dive some of the Caribbean’s best reefs, or connect with fellow divers, this trip delivers the perfect blend of adventure and island escape.Diving with Turquoise Divers is an absolute blast and one of the highlights of any stay at Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort. With over 15 years of partnership, the connection goes far beyond a typical dive operation, creating a seamless, personalized experience built on trust, familiarity, and a shared passion for the ocean.The divemasters, all longtime residents of Roatán, bring unmatched local knowledge to every dive. Their expertise ensures not only safe and efficient diving, but also insider access to the very best sites the island has to offer. Valet diving is at its finest here, gear is handled for you so you can focus entirely on enjoying the experience.One of the biggest advantages is proximity: all dive sites are just a quick 5-minute boat ride away, meaning more time in the water and less time traveling. For 2026, the adventure expands even further with new excursions to the south side of the island, opening up fresh, unexplored dive sites and giving returning divers something completely new to experience.Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another trip, this is a rare opportunity to explore the incredible reefs of Roatán with one of the island’s most respected and well-established dive operations.

October 3, 2026 +8 More
$1,399.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
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Loggerhead Turtle

Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 300

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Octopus

Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
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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.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
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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.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
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Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
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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.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
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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.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
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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.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
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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.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
3 Sightings
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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.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
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Total number of species approx.: 55

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Lobster

Lobster
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Total number of species approx.: 28

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Clownfish

Clownfish
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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.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
2 Sightings
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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.: 120

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Flounder

Flounder
2 Sightings
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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.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
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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.: 2

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Nurse Shark

Nurse Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 50

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Frogfish

Frogfish
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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.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
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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.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Emperor

Emperor
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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.: 50

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Sea Wasp

Sea Wasp
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Cannonball Jellyfish

Cannonball Jellyfish
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Blue Island Divers

Blue Island Divers

SANDY BAY, 34101 Roatan Island, Honduras

Dive Sites Nearby

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.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Blue Cave <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Blue Cave (★4.5)

On the south side on the Island of Roatan, close to the west point, there is this fantastic dive site, starting in shallow clear water close to the rocky shoore.
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.
Aqualung
Cara a Cara <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

Cara a Cara (★4.7)

“Cara a Cara Point” is a dive located on the south side of the island of Roatan, reachable in about 20 minutes by bus and about 15 minutes by boat from a SSI center. It is strongly recommended to all divers to do at least one acclimation dive before!
Aqualung
Seaquest Deep <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Seaquest Deep (★4.5)

A popular dive site that is quick to get to. It is one of the more commonly dived sites in Roatan. Sandy bottoms and plenty of life makes it well worth a dive.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Seaquest Shallow <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Seaquest Shallow (★4.5)

Seaquest Shallow is a shallow reef starting on a sandy bottom. Follow the sand to the top of the reef, which sits at 18ft. Situated in West End, this is an easy site to reach.
Aqualung
Turtle Crossing Deep <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Turtle Crossing Deep (★4.6)

Located between West End and West Bay, Turtle Crossing has coral channels that lead to a drop of to about 120 feet. Mooring on the plateaus between 20 and 40 feet you come upon beautiful coral structures.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Bikini Bottom <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Bikini Bottom (★4.5)

Bikini Bottom is a great teaching site or shallow dive site with a nice sand-patch at 15-20 ft / 5-6 m, and a really nice top reef that varies in depth to about 40 ft / 12 m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
The Bight <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

The Bight (★4.4)

The Bight is famous for the huge barrier reef and the variety of marine life. It is a shallow dive with a maximum depth of about 20 meters/ 80 Ft. Turtles and grouper are common in this area, and this dive site is suitable for beginner divers as well. Visibility is normally around 25 or more meters!
Scubapro
Blue Channel <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Blue Channel (★4.5)

Blue Channel dive is one of Roatan’s most famous snorkel sites, while at the same time a great dive site. Swim along a wide, shallow channel in the reef and into 20 minutes of tunnels. Finish the dive in the shallow swaying turtle grass.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Deep - Ricardo Montans <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

Deep - Ricardo Montans (★4.0)

Freediving Caribbean School freediving line. From beginners to experienced pros wanting to go more than 100 meters, this schools dive line has it all!
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
El Aquario <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

El Aquario (★4.5)

This is a great pure deep and wall dive and can be done either as a drift dive (make sure you clear the boat channel to Saayas or Lighthouse if heading west/north) or a stationary dive. Belying its name the mooring is only in about 25 ft / 8 m on the top reef, but a short swim to the wall explains the name.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Lighthouse <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Lighthouse (★4.4)

The dive site called Lighthouse is a very popular dive. It is a great option for all levels of divers but is often used as a teaching site because of its great sand patches at 15-20 ft / 5-6 m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Moonlight <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Moonlight (★4.4)

Moonlight is a very popular dive site. It is great for diving along the top of the reef. There is also an amazing wall. The sand patches under the mooring lines are great for teaching.
Nik H. (#3841614)
Half Moon Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Half Moon Wall (★4.6)

Located off West End, Half Moon Bay Wall is an easy site to get to and a popular one with local dive centers. The reef begins at 15 feet and drops to 150 feet.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Hole In The Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Hole In The Wall (★4.6)

A very unique dive site, Hole in the Wall is West End’s version of Delicate Arch. It is located just to the south/west of the boat channel at Mangrove Bight. The site that is marked on the Marine Park map is actually the Mangrove Bight buoy; there is no buoy for Hole in the Wall.