Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Mar–May · Mild current · 26–30°C (coldest Jan, warmest Jun)
- Current
- Mild
- Water temperature
- 26–30°C (coldest Jan, warmest Jun)
- Visibility
- 12–30m: Dry spells and offshore sites are often clearer.
- Experience
- Many west-side reefs suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
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Hawksbills are year-round reef residents, without a defensible month-level peak.
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Great barracuda are resident around reefs and wrecks.
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Green turtles are resident around the island's reefs and seagrass habitat.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Caribbean reef sharks occur around outer reefs, but ordinary Roatán dives do not provide a reliable monthly pattern.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
El Aguila Wreck
A cargo wreck broken into sections after storms.
20–34m · Mild current
Mary's Place
A south-shore fissure system with deep sections.
12–37m · Mild current
Texas
A western-tip site where current can be stronger than on sheltered West End reefs.
8–30m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsEasy. Fly to RTB. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Easy
Day trips from a coastal base, about 0.5h from the airport.
Airport options
RTB
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
West End is roughly 20–30 minutes by road and West Bay roughly 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Two-tank boat diving is commonly advertised around $100–160 USD before rental equipment, tax, tips and any marine-park contribution.
- Resort packages can push a seven-day stay into the middle tier.