What to do and see in Roatan, Bay Islands: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

March 1, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

The best way to cap off a day of pristine Roatán reef diving and heart-pumping adventure is to sip a sunset cocktail by the beach. From zip-lining to deep-sea fishing to exploring the military-protected archipelago of Cayos Cochinos, the Honduran island is a playground for lovers of water sports and ecotourism. Landlubbers will adore the Carambola botanical gardens, touring the Stone Castle Cameo Factory, or exploring the beaches on horseback.
Restaurants in Roatan

1. Coconut Tree Divers

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Coconut Tree Divers

BEST location in West End, Coconut Tree Divers is the Premier award winning PADI IDC Center on the island of Roatan. Proudly the ONLY dive center to offer IDC, Technical, Sidemount, Rebreather support, & Divemaster internship programs. The shop offers four daily dives: the morning boat leaves at 9:00 AM for two dives and returns at around 12:30 PM. The afternoon dives go out at 1:00 and 2.30 respectively. Night dives are available every Tuesday and Thursday. The shop's second boat, Pot Licker, is dedicated for cruise ship visitors on various cruise ship schedules. The shop's friendly, experienced staff will guide you through the various dive sites in Roatan's reef system. We have a variety of different size tanks to offer, as well as many DIN tanks if needed. Nitrox and Trimix fills are also available with our Oxygen clean Haskel booster pump. Snorkelers and Cruiseship guests are also welcome.

2. Upachaya

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Upachaya

Just minutes away from both cruise ship terminals. Upachaya offers small, personal tours. Our experienced snorkel guides will show you the hidden wonders of our fabulous reef system and for those on kayaks and paddleboards you will also experience the mangrove tunnels. Transportation, a meal with beverage and snorkel equipment are provided. Pontoon Snorkel tour for those wanting more comfort - $78.00 (minimum of 4 people required for this tour) and Kayak and Snorkel tour for those a bit more adventurous - $78.00 (minimum of 2 people required for this tour). All tours are approximately 4 1/2 hours in length from the time we pick you up until we return you. All guests are provided a short botanical tour of our gardens. DO NOT TOUCH THE MARINE LIFE. YOUR FINGER OILS COULD KILL IT, OR YOU COULD GET STUNG. WE RESPECT ALL MARINE LIFE AND ASK YOU TO VIEW IT ONLY.

3. Bananarama Dive Center

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Bananarama Dive Center

Bananarama Dive Center offers the full range of diving activities on the worlds' second largest barrier reef. Experienced staff, small groups and the best dive sites make diving with Bananarama an unforgettable experience.

4. Native Sons Dive Shop

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Native Sons Dive Shop

Native Sons is the longest running dive shop in West End, under the same ownership. Set up in 1993, by local dive legend Alvin Jackson, Native Sons provides a 5 star service and has a spotless safety record. If you are looking for the best, most professional outfit, with the nicest boat in the Bay Islands, this is where you need to dive.

5. West End Divers

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West End Divers

West End Divers is a fully certified PADI Five Star Dive Resort offering scuba diving excursions and training daily. With our four boats, new gear, enthusiastic staff, the second largest barrier reef in the world, and forty plus dive sites in the Sandy Bay Marine Park that surrounds our shop and dock, are just some of the reasons that make West End Divers your best choice for your fun diving adventures during your holiday here on Roatan.

6. Roatan Divers

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Roatan Divers

Roatan Divers is an award winning PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center located in West End, Roatan, in the Bay Islands of Honduras. We focus on top quality service, personal attention, safety, comfort and environmental responsibility. With a fantastic team of knowledgeable instructors and experienced captains, combined with our great location and some of the best scuba diving in the Caribbean at our doorstep, we are able to offer you first class scuba courses and dive excursions to an underwater world that will take your breath away!

7. Mayan Divers

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Mayan Divers

PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Resort on the premises of Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort. High standard operation committed to personal service, safety and fun. Small groups diving, snorkel tours, day trips. Nice boats never crowded. All programs and courses from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster internships and Instructor ratings! Rental cameras and photo services available. Dive packages and specials through out the year.

8. Roatan Ocean Adventures

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Roatan Ocean Adventures

Roatan Ocean Adventures brings guest a unique way of enjoying there time here in Roatan. Also providing guest with some of the most outstanding tours the island has to offer, making your time here a fun and safe one.

9. Octopus Dive School

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Octopus Dive School

We are a 5-Star Padi Dive Center located on the island of Roatán, Honduras, at Gibson Bight. We have been operating since 2005, offering PADI courses from Open Water all the way to Divemaster, taught by our qualifiedd instructors. Classes can be held in English, Spanish, German, Italian and French. Our class size is limited to four students per instructor. For those of you that want to try diving for the first time without having to take a full course, we offer Discover Scuba Diving, which is a quick and easy introduction into what it takes to explore the underwater world. With over 50 different dive sites to choose from, we take you to some of the best walls, canyons, caves, and wrecks the Caribbean has to offer. You will experience calm, warm, clear waters (yearly average temperature: 24-32ºC, 75-90ºF). At Octpus Dive School we focus on smaller groups and personal attention, catering to our clients expertise and interests. We also organize private trips upon request.

10. Reef Gliders

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Reef Gliders

If you like… Diving with small groups… Personal service from friendly professional staff… Top quality training from beginner to pro level… Fast well equipped boats… over 60 beautiful dive sites nearby… Diving at night or dawn diving. Free rental of regularly maintained equipment… Independantly tested air supply… And a Café Bar with free wifi on-site… Dive with Reef Gliders PADI 5 Star Dive Center on the beach in West End.

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