4 Days in Roatán's Pristine Reefs
Roatán punches above its weight for reef health and accessibility. Unlike Cozumel's crowded dive sites, you'll find pristine coral heads, nurse sharks, and grouper in calm water—and can be on a boat within minutes of your hotel. This is for divers and snorkelers who want the real thing without the hype.
What to expect
- Dive or snorkel the Hole, a 60-foot sandy crater ringed by coral walls
- Spot eagle rays and nurse sharks on West End's house reef
- Visit Johnny Cay's beach bar for conch salad and turquoise shallows
- Night dive at Foster's Reef to see bioluminescent plankton and nocturnal fish
- Explore mangrove lagoons by kayak near Sandy Bay
Day by day
Fly into Roatán from San Pedro Sula; settle into West End accommodation.
Snorkel the house reef off West End, spotting parrotfish and rays in 30 feet.
Dinner at Indie Café in West End; watch sunset from the pier.
Guided dive to the Hole with Anthony's Key Resort operator; descend past coral heads.
Second dive at Black Rocks, a wall dive with strong currents and pelagics.
Sunset catamaran cruise to Half Moon Bay; beer and nachos on the beach.
Kayak through mangrove lagoons near Sandy Bay; spot manatees and tarpon nurseries.
Lunch at Brick House on the beach in West Bay; rest and massage at beachfront spa.
Night dive at Foster's Reef to hunt for sleeping fish and bioluminescence.
Boat to Johnny Cay; snorkel pristine shallows and enjoy beach breakfast.
Final hours on Half Moon Bay; pack and transfer to airport.
Flight back to mainland.
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