Honduras Policy on Soloing?

[pharmguy]

Has anyone had any experience with soloing in Honduras (Roatan or Utila)?

Looking at doing a few solo shore dives (single + pony) in addition to the regular boat dives. No night or deep (>90 ft) dives, just the typical, open water, photograph the pretty life kinda dive.

I am wondering about pony rental availability, certification requirements, and policing. If anyone had alternative suggestions I would appreciate that too.

Thanks

 

[DeepBlueResort]

Hi

If you want more info PM me i live in Utila

 

[adshepard]

Never had any problems solo diving at CoCoView Resort. Most of my dives there were solo. Not sure about policies elsewhere.

DSDO

Alan

 

[onbelaydave]

They assume you know what you're doing. I did probably 75% of my dives there solo.

 

[rjchandler]

I was told at Anthony's key that they wouldn't allow it.

 

[domino22]

Coco View will or at least they let me. Have been there several times. I am S.D.I. solo certified. But never had to prove it there. Other places should if you got the cert and the gear.

 

[pharmguy]

Coco View will or at least they let me. Have been there several times. I am S.D.I. solo certified. But never had to prove it there. Other places should if you got the cert and the gear.

I don't have the certification. From what I have gathered in the Central American forum people just suit up and go at CCV. I still have to ask about the pony rental although many have stated that the dive without redundant gear on the shore dives.

I would feel comfortable to 40-60 ft without a pony (shore dives) - otherwise I guess I would buddy up (i.e. boat dives).