Roatan, Honduras

September 8-16, 2024 - 4 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 dive, a night dive, and a long range excursion to the seamounts and Honduran marine preserve of Cayos Cochinos, as well as a dive at the world famous Mary’s Place dive site.

Warm, clear and calm conditions prevailed during this trip, which made for spectacularly comfortable days in the water.

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 -11

Visibility - 60-90 feet

Water temperature - 86 degrees F

Air temperature - 79 (nighttime low) - 86 (daytime high)

Weather - warm/humid days

Moon phase - Quarter moon on Sept. 11

Current - little to none, seamounts had a gentle .5 knot current

Specialty dives - drift and night dives, long range seamount excursion, wall dive at Mary’s place and Pelican Point

Wildlife highlights - Eagle rays, hawksbill and green sea turtles, many juvenile fish, bottlenose dolphins, bioluminescence, octopus, black coral

Trips Reviews

“Thank you for everything! I needed this trip. Loved it!”

“Thanks again for such an amazing trip - truly the highlight of my year!”

“Everything was so awesome and fun! I definitely want to come on another trip in the future!”

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.