Things we learned during our dive month in Roatan

[KatieMac]

That's great to know, thanks! We'll definitely be back for a month or so next winter - we love escaping the cold, so any dives are just a bonus - but our best time in the water here was in September last year.

I've been in July as well - hot, quiet. There seemed to be a bit more crime, perhaps because there are so few tourists at that time.

 

[wlecyt40]

I've heard a LOT of good things about CoCo View - we should check them out. But I must admit I'm hooked on the reasonable prices of West Bay, the very good diver to instructor ratio, and the flexibility that have with sites. And man - full service.

CoCO View is full se3rvice from the time you arrive at the airport until you go back to the airport.

 

[KatieMac]

CoCO View is full se3rvice from the time you arrive at the airport until you go back to the airport.

Absolutely, nobody would dispute that. However, many don't want to be on a remote resort that is so far from anything else. Great place if you just want to eat, sleep, dive though.

 

[Cornbread O'Malley]

I stayed in West End at Bananarama in March 2024 and dived most sites from Texas at the tip of the island and as far north as the Aguila wreck. The diving was mediocre, mostly dead coral, and very little marine life; I was disappointed. My group's one highlight was going around the tip of the island to Mary's Place. If I visit Roatan again I would like to try CoCo View and its surrounding reefs.

 

[JossRincon]

My wife abd I attended the Scubaboard Invasion at AKR in June, '23 but we stayed in West End both before and after to make a total time of 4 weeks. It was glorious. Like you, we explored the island and just relaxed while stying in West End, diving with Coconut Tree Divers when we felt like it.

And I 2nd your recommendation to stay for an extended time if possible. If I can ever sell my business and fully retire, we would like to go there for up to 2 or 3 mo

Absolutely, nobody would dispute that. However, many don't want to be on a remote resort that is so far from anything else. Great place if you just want to eat, sleep, dive though.

This is super helpful - admittedly we have enjoyed the many options for food (including our own kitchen) this month. I think for a shorter stay, we'd be good with on-site/inclusive options... but for the long-haul stays, there are SO many good places to go!

 

[JossRincon]

I stayed in West End at Bananarama in March 2024 and dived most sites from Texas at the tip of the island and as far north as the Aguila wreck. The diving was mediocre, mostly dead coral, and very little marine life; I was disappointed. My group's one highlight was going around the tip of the island to Mary's Place. If I visit Roatan again I would like to try CoCo View and its surrounding reefs.

Wow - thanks for this - we are experiencing something so different! Plenty of coral and good life here on the north side. I do remember Mary's Place (south side) as being particularly vibrant last year - but compared to most of where we have been diving in the Caribbean, this reef has been beautiful. Rays, sharks, turtles - but also some of the amazing smaller-sized critters. It's all luck, in a sense, day-to-day - and of course, time of year.

 

[Cornbread O'Malley]

...compared to most of where we have been diving in the Caribbean, this reef has been beautiful...

Where else have you dived in the Caribbean? I'm always looking for ideas for future trips.

 

[wlecyt40]

Absolutely, nobody would dispute that. However, many don't want to be on a remote resort that is so far from anything else. Great place if you just want to eat, sleep, dive though.

Which is exactly what we want to do! It's perfect for my wife and I. LMAO

 

[Cornbread O'Malley]

Absolutely, nobody would dispute that. However, many don't want to be on a remote resort that is so far from anything else. Great place if you just want to eat, sleep, dive though.

Does CoCo View provide water taxi service for those who want to leave the resort for a bit for activities on the main island?

 

[OMyMyOHellYes]

Does CoCo View provide water taxi service for those who want to leave the resort for a bit for activities on the main island?

Yep. I think. Certian hours or on advance request? Maybe?