Roatan, Honduras
August 31 - September 8, 2024 - 8 divers
Roatan is a tiny eyelash shaped island off the coast of Honduras. It’s reefs are part of the Mesoamerican barrier reef system, the second largest barrier reef in the world.
The diving around Roatan is highlight by abundant hard and soft coral coverage, bright colorful sponges, diverse macro life and regular appearances by eagle rays and sea turtles.
This year’s package included 8 dives spread out over the course of the week. Some of the signature dives include tours of sweeping wall dives and a night dive targeting of the famous string of pearls.
Warm, clear and calm conditions prevailed during this trip, which made for spectacularly comfortable days in the water.
Members of the group participated in a lionfish management course and a coral nursery and restoration course. Other visited SOL Roatan, a community center focused on providing mentorship and resources to local kids.
Roatan Dive Safari is an annual trip on the Inside Under calendar. Secure your spot for 2025 here!
Trip Report
Trip type - 8-night land-based dive safari
Inside Under Island Guide - Alex Lichtblau
Dive operator - Sun Divers Roatan
Accommodations - Beach House
# of dives - 9
Visibility - 60-90 feet
Water temperature - 86 degrees F
Air temperature - 79 (nighttime low) - 86 (daytime high)
Weather - Scattered nighttime showers, warm/humid days
Moon phase - New moon on Sept. 2
Current - little to none
Specialty dives - drift and night dives, lionfish hunting, coral nursery maintenance training
Wildlife highlights - Eagle rays, hawksbill and green sea turtles, many juvenile fish, bottlenose dolphins, string of pearls bioluminescence, octopus
Trips Reviews
“The trip was awesome and getting to hear an inside perspective on the place was extra special! Thanks for your guidance and knowledge through everything both on land and underwater. I’ll be keeping an eye on future trips!”
by Alex Lichtblau
I first dived in the Galapagos in 2011. It inspired in me an unmatched passion...the ocean. Since then I've travelled the world, diving, exploring and building my own dive travel and dive instruction business, Inside Under Dive & Travel. To learn more about me, my passion, and my business see my bio. Also, learn more about future dive trips and certification courses.