Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Bay Islands Department
Ready to check out the best sites in Bay Islands Department for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 50 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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#1 - Coco View Wall
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Coco View Wall is one of the most spectacular dives on the island. Starting at 6 meters and dropping straight down to 35 meters and beyond, you can see a huge variety of life living at every strata. This dive is most easily accessed from the beach at the Coco View Resort. Because there are a few important things you need to know before diving this area, Coco View requires you to take an orientation class and a dive with their dive master. To reach their wall, walk out to the dive platform, and then follow the guide chain through the safest channel in the reef, and you'll find yourself at the edge of diving paradise!
A few kilometers East of French Harbour, turn into the parking lot for the Coco View ferry dock . You can't miss it!
#2 - West Bay Beach
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Go all the way to the west end of the beach and swim out. The patch reef starts in 4 four feet of water and soon gets you to the wall dropping over 200-feet. It can also be accessed for free by any diver.
#3 - The Prince Albert
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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The Wreck of the Prince Albert is possibly one of the finest wrecks you will dive directly from the shore. It is a 47 meter long tanker, ranging in depth from just 7 meters to 22 meters at her keel. Macro photography can be spectacular on the outside hull with many years colorful growth apparent. The interior spaces are accessible for advanced divers; however, try the nearby obstacle course first to practice moving through confined areas! As an added treat, 30 meters off the bow of the wreck is the empty shell of a DC-3 aircraft.
A few kilometers East of French Harbour, accessed either through Fantasy Island or Coco View Resorts.
#4 - Spooky Channel
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Bay Islands Beach Resort is home of the famous Spooky Channel. The channel offers three unique shore diving opportunities: the inside reef for snorkelers to view the large coral heads and friendly parrot fish; the channel itself, which is a grand-canyon-like dive of 15 meters wide and 30 meters deep; and the outer reef that houses all the expected life of Roatan's North shore. Guaranteed lobsters, shrimps, octopus, rays and groupers.
Along the short stretch of road between Half Moon Bay and Sandy Bay on the Northwest side of the island.
#5 - Sunny Side B&B
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Sunny Side B&B is another access point to the Spooky Channel. Although not a full service dive resort operation, it is the closest dock to the channel, with a spectacular beach for the non-divers in your group. Don't show up unannounced at this location; diving is generally for the guests of the B&B only.
Along the short stretch of road between Half Moon Bay and Sandy Bay on the Northwest side of the island.
#6 - Sandy Bay
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Sandy Bay beach is the closest entry for the dive through the Little Channel. The reef wall is about 300 meters beyond the beach. This should be considered an advanced dive due to the distance of the kick-out.
Take the main road North out of Coxen Hole to cross the island. As soon as you see the ocean again, you are at Sandy Bay!
#7 - Front Porch
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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The Front Porch dive is one of the finest North shore dives, due to the proximity of Anthony's Key (intro photo) to the reef. You are just a short swim away from the reef's edge, with an easy dock-side entry and exit.
Along the short stretch of road between Half Moon Bay and Sandy Bay on the Northwest side of the island.
#8 - Sea Grape
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Just outside of Half Moon Bay on the Northwest side of the island, you'll find a small resort that has an unusual access to some advanced diving. Entry into the water is easy from this site; getting out isn't! Generally, divers swim around the bend to the left and exit at the Half Moon Bay Cabins, our next site. The gentleman, Tulio, standing in our intro picture was our tour guide for our stay on the island. Tulio is a part-time dive instructor, a part-time tour guide, and a full-time conversationalist. Born on Roatan, he is fully familiar with the diving and local life on the island. If you are staying in Coco View or Fantasy Island, ask for him by name if you need a quick ride to a dive site or a full day tour.
In Half Moon Bay at the far Northwest end of the island.
#9 - Half Moon Bay
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Half Moon Bay offers something for both snorkelers and divers. The shallower waters of the protected bay makes for a leisurely swim right off the beach, and a more advanced dive can be had around the bend of the bay off the reef's edge. This is also the exit point for the advanced shore dive of the previous site, Sea Grape. Half Moon Bay Cabins also has an excellent restaurant for lunch or dinner.
In the Eastern side of Half Moon Bay at the far Northwest end of the island.
#10 - Blue House Wall
Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean
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Step into the water about 3-4 feet deep, it drops off gradually to about 20 feet and then about 75 yards offshore the wall drops well over 100 feet. Lots of tangs, yellowtails, crabs lobster and a lot of octopus at night
Located in the very west of Flowers Bay. From West End or West Bay head to the Southside to Flowers Bay. Take a right at end of road, past the old white church, look for tall blue house on the shore side.
#11 - Sting Ray Point
Honduras, Bay Islands, Utila Island
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Very pretty reef.
small boats circle this island
#12 - Old House
Honduras, Bay Islands, Utila Island
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After dropping down to 132 feet to inspect a rock formation I spotted an Octopus dying at 117 feet.
Dive boats circle this small island
#13 - Eagle Ray Alley
Honduras, Bay Islands, Utila Island
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Many pretty fish.
Dive boats circle this small island
#14 - Bayman Drop
Honduras, Bay Islands, Guanaja Island
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Bayman Drop is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Guanaja Island which is accessible from
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#15 - Forty-foot Point
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Forty-foot Point is a 0-star
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#16 - Anka's Place
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Anka's Place is a 0-star
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#17 - Ironshore
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Ironshore is a 0-star
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#18 - French Cay Bank
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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French Cay Bank is a 0-star
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#19 - Chimneys
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Chimneys is a 0-star
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#20 - Mr. Bud Wreck
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Mr. Bud Wreck is also known as The Wreck of the Mr. Bud.
#21 - Las Palmas
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Great coral
About 40 min boat ride from the West End Beach or 5 minutes from Shark Divecenter.
Las Palmas is also known as Palmas.
#22 - Deep Sea Quest
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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From West End very easy to find and many dive center
Deep Sea Quest is also known as Seaquest Deep.
#23 - Treehouse
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Very easy, great corail and fish.
By west end beach with Banarama, very easy
Treehouse is also known as Tree House, Willie's Wonder.
#24 - Temptation reef
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Temptation reef is also known as temptation.
#25 - Gibson Bites
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Gibson Bites is also known as The Bight, Bites.
#26 - Turtle crossing
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Turtle crossing is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
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#27 - Green house
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Green house is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
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#28 - Octopus Acre
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Octopus Acre is also known as Octopus Acre.
#29 - Bear's Den
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Bear's Den is also known as Bears Den.
#30 - Big French Cay Cut
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Big French Cay Cut is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#31 - Pillar Coral
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Pillar Coral is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
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#32 - Lighthouse Reef
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Lighthouse Reef is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
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#33 - Black Rock, Roatan Honduras
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Black Rock, Roatan Honduras is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
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#34 - The Underground Roatan
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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The Underground Roatan is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#35 - Josie J. Wreck
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Josie J. Wreck is also known as Josie Jame Wreck.
#36 - Pirates Point
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Pirates Point is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
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#37 - Too Tall Too Small
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Too Tall Too Small is also known as Doc's Dive.
#38 - Fish Den
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Fish Den is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#39 - Hole in the wall
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Hole in the wall is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#40 - Blue Channel
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Blue Channel is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#41 - Missing Link
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Missing Link is also known as Menagerie.
#42 - Odyssey Wreck Roatan
Roatan, Honduras
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Lovely wreck with great visibility in calm conditions. Bottom/sand around 120', top of superstructure is around 60'. Ship is almost completely intact. Wildlife abounds around the superstructure. There was a seahorse on the port side of the bow.
#43 - Half Moon Bay Wall
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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Eastern side of Half Moon Bay, Northwest end of the island.
#44 - The Prince Albert Wreck
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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The Prince Albert Wreck is a 47 meter long tanker.
Note: Approx 30 meters off the bow, there is the empty shell of a DC-3 aircraft.
Located between Coco View and Fantasy Island Resort.
#45 - Mary's Place
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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I said in my log book that it should be called Mary's Palace instead. It is a spectacular dive, and I'm surprised no one has added this yet. There is a beautiful reef and an interesting swim-through. If you are in the area, you MUST do this dive!
South side of the island between the towns of Coxen Hole and French Harbour.
Mary's Place is also known as Mary's Palace.
#46 - Jack's Bight
Honduras, Bay Islands, Utila Island
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The lagoon in this north side location is a mangrove area.
#47 - El Aguila Wreck
Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island
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El Aguila is a 210' cargo boat. She lays in 100 feet of water on a sandy floor. One of the best dive of the island!
Northern side of the island.
#48 - Ships Stern
Honduras, Bay Islands, Utila Island
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Great reef diving
Dive boats circle this small island
Ships Stern is also known as Red Cliff.