Just got back from Roatan late last night.
Overall Personal Ratings: class of 1 to 10; 1 being terrible, 5 being average, 10 being stellar
Resort: 7
Food: 3
Diving: 5
Dive operation: 8
Overall satisfaction rating: 7
I found the diving to be only average. I've been places that were much better and healthier. (Costa Rica, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, British Columbia) After hearing all the accolades on the diving, I was a bit disappointed (only a little, mind you). The dive operation at Fantasy Island was very good....no complaints. They were very organized, boats were well equipped, (O2, first aid, drinking water, fruit, towels) not overcrowded, and the divemasters were very helpful and attentive (Darren & Rocky). The reefs seemed to be rather barren of life....only saw small stuff to speak of....nothing big, no large schools etc. Maybe overfished by the people of the island?
The resort was very clean and welll maintained. Our room was made up daily, drinking water provided daily to our room, staff very courteous overall save one. I wasn't impressed with the events coordinator. She was rarely available and always seemed to be on break, at lunch or detained wherever. The food in the resort left alot to be desired. This was OKAY with me as I'm struggling to maintain my goal weight and I usually gain weight on vacations....not this time, thankfully....so I was actually pleased the food was so-so.
We hit all the major dive sites....Mary's, Calvin's, wrecks, etc.
I did see an odd animal I've never heard of before....they are all over the resort. Kinda a cross between a chipmunk, a squirrel and a rat. I'm sure from the rodent family.....maybe even a little marsupial in there too. It was a "neque"....I plan to google it later.
That's about it. We did do the dolphin snorkel at AKR. Very informative and interesting and avoided being soaked for the "picture memory" CD. I was disappointed that I left my new LLBean shorts and swimsuit in the changing room....we were rushed to get back to the main AKR dock. When I called up there later, no one could find them....oh well. I hope someone who found them is deserving.
Lori
Overall Personal Ratings: class of 1 to 10; 1 being terrible, 5 being average, 10 being stellar
Resort: 7
Food: 3
Diving: 5
Dive operation: 8
Overall satisfaction rating: 7
I found the diving to be only average. I've been places that were much better and healthier. (Costa Rica, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, British Columbia) After hearing all the accolades on the diving, I was a bit disappointed (only a little, mind you). The dive operation at Fantasy Island was very good....no complaints. They were very organized, boats were well equipped, (O2, first aid, drinking water, fruit, towels) not overcrowded, and the divemasters were very helpful and attentive (Darren & Rocky). The reefs seemed to be rather barren of life....only saw small stuff to speak of....nothing big, no large schools etc. Maybe overfished by the people of the island?
The resort was very clean and welll maintained. Our room was made up daily, drinking water provided daily to our room, staff very courteous overall save one. I wasn't impressed with the events coordinator. She was rarely available and always seemed to be on break, at lunch or detained wherever. The food in the resort left alot to be desired. This was OKAY with me as I'm struggling to maintain my goal weight and I usually gain weight on vacations....not this time, thankfully....so I was actually pleased the food was so-so.
We hit all the major dive sites....Mary's, Calvin's, wrecks, etc.
I did see an odd animal I've never heard of before....they are all over the resort. Kinda a cross between a chipmunk, a squirrel and a rat. I'm sure from the rodent family.....maybe even a little marsupial in there too. It was a "neque"....I plan to google it later.
That's about it. We did do the dolphin snorkel at AKR. Very informative and interesting and avoided being soaked for the "picture memory" CD. I was disappointed that I left my new LLBean shorts and swimsuit in the changing room....we were rushed to get back to the main AKR dock. When I called up there later, no one could find them....oh well. I hope someone who found them is deserving.
Lori
