Dive Trip Roatán – Naboo Resort & Dive Center
On this diving trip to Roatán, you will stay at a small adults-only resort in West Bay, right by the sea. You’ll make up to 20 dives on the Mesoamerican Reef, with plenty of variety in dive sites and marine life.
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Diving in the Bay Island of Honduras: Roatán
Roatán is one of the most beautiful diving destinations in the Caribbean and is part of the impressive Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world. During this dive trip, you will stay at Naboo Resort & Dive Center, a small-scale and attractive adults-only resort in West Bay, within walking distance of the beach.
Thanks to the combination of comfortable accommodation and a professional diving school in the same location, the trip is carefree and relaxed. You dive in small groups and receive personal guidance, which ensures a safe and pleasant experience underwater. Moreover, many dive sites are a short distance away, allowing you to make several dives a day without long boat times.
An impressive variety of landscapes awaits underwater: colorful coral reefs, steep walls, swim-throughs and even wrecks. The clear, warm water offers excellent visibility and is home to a rich marine life. Here you will meet tropical reef fish and turtles, among others, and with a little luck also larger species such as rays and sharks.
This trip is ideal for both novice and experienced divers who want to enjoy quality diving combined with a relaxing stay in a tropical destination.
Best travel time for a diving vacation to Roatán
March to August are the ideal months to visit Roatán because of the favorable weather and excellent diving conditions. During the American vacations (spring break- early March & Christmas) the resort can be very busy.
Average temperatures
Wetsuit advice for Roatán, Honduras
In most cases, a 3mm is sufficient. If you do a lot of diving or get cold easily, you might consider a 5mm, especially between January and April.
What will you experience on this trip?
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Day 1 & 2 | The journey to Roatán, Honduras
Today your trip starts with a flight to Miami. Depending on your departure point and whether you take a direct or indirect flight, you will be between 10 and 13 hours on the way to Miami. Often you will arrive in the afternoon after which you will have a hotel close to the airport to recover from the first part of your trip.
The next day enjoy breakfast at leisure at the hotel and fly from Miami to Roatán in about 2.5 hours, often in the early afternoon.
Once you arrive on Roatán, you will be met by someone from the Naboo Resort & Dive center, who will take you to the resort in about 30 minutes. The resort is located in West Bay, one of the best spots on the island. You will find a bustling street with stores and restaurants, as well as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island: West Bay Beach….
Day 3 to 11 | Diving the most beautiful places of Roatán
There are more than 60 dive sites to explore around Roatán, giving you plenty of variety underwater during your stay. Your dive package consists of 20 dives, which you can schedule flexibly over your trip. The boat leaves daily in the morning for two dives and in the afternoon for a third dive. If you want to make three dives every day, you can easily extend your package.
During the dives, you will discover an impressive mix of underwater landscapes and marine life. Think steep walls, colorful coral reefs, plateaus and wrecks, interspersed with swim-throughs and sand flats. Around these dive sites you will see a wide variety of tropical marine life, such as schools of reef fish, turtles, moray eels and colorful coral formations. With a little luck, you will also encounter larger animals, such as eagle rays or reef sharks. Spotting a seahorse here also often succeeds without too much effort.
Visibility is generally good and water temperatures pleasant, contributing to relaxed and comfortable diving. In addition, there are excellent training sites, with clear mooring lines and sheltered, shallow reefs, ideal for both beginning divers and following specializations.
A special experience is the optional shark dive, where you have the chance to see several Caribbean reef sharks in their natural habitat. This dive is conducted in a quiet, non-fed setting and must be booked in advance with the dive center. This is a separate dive and not part of the standard dive package.
Day 12 | Exploring the island above water
You won’t be able to dive on the last day, but there is plenty to do on Roatán to end your trip on a beautiful note. For example, take a relaxing walk on the white sands of West Bay Beach or enjoy one last dip in the sea while snorkeling.
There is also plenty to explore above the water. Think about a visit to local villages, an excursion through the green interior of the island or a drive to a viewpoint where you have a beautiful overview of the coast and Caribbean waters. For those who want to take it easy, there is plenty of room to enjoy the resort, pool and tropical surroundings for a while longer.
So you’ll end your diving trip relaxed, with one last day to absorb the atmosphere of Roatán before returning home.
Day 13 & 14 | The journey back home
After nine unforgettable days of diving in enchanting Roatán, your diving vacation comes to an end. The memories of special encounters with dolphins, sharks and the colorful underwater world will hopefully stay with you for a long time.
On the last morning, you will have some time to enjoy the atmosphere on the island. For example, take a relaxing walk, enjoy the beach one last time or pick up one last souvenir. Then you will be taken to Roatán airport for your return trip. Often you fly via Miami, where you transfer to the flight to Europe.
Highlights of this trip
What can you expect from Roatán?
Diving on the Mesoamerican Reef
Special encounters with marine life
During the dives you will have a chance to meet a wide variety of marine life, such as turtles, seahorses, schools of tropical fish, moray eels and stingrays. One of the real highlights is the chance to see reef sharks in their natural habitat during a special dive.
Small-scale stay on the beach at West Bay
Stay at an adults-only resort right by the beach, with a relaxed atmosphere and everything at your fingertips. From scuba diving and snorkeling to relaxing on the beach or by the pool, the combination of comfort, location and small scale makes the trip complete.
The accommodation
The stay and surroundings
Naboo Resort & Dive Center
Located in the middle of West Bay, Naboo Resort & Dive Center is an adults-only resort where everything is about relaxation and enjoying the Caribbean atmosphere. From the resort you can walk straight onto the white sand and snorkeling and diving opportunities are literally around the corner. The small-scale, modern resort has only 18 rooms. All rooms have a private balcony overlooking the pool.
For food and drink, you’re in the right place, too. The open-air restaurant serves Italian and international dishes. At the bar on the spacious terrace you can relax with a cocktail, surrounded by the pool and jacuzzi.
Despite its central location, the resort feels surprisingly quiet. The surrounding tropical garden creates an intimate, relaxed atmosphere, while still being steps away from the lively West Bay Beach, one of Roatan’s most beautiful beaches.
The resort has two types of rooms: the Queen Room and the King Room. Both are spacious and have a private furnished balcony overlooking the pool, a nice place to relax in the sun.
The Queen Room is furnished with two queen beds and can accommodate up to three people. The King Room features a king-size bed and an additional single bed, and can also accommodate up to three people. Whichever room you choose, you will always enjoy a comfortable and well-kept base.
In addition, everything is provided for a worry-free stay: HD smart TV with cable, free Wi-Fi, quiet air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar and a safe suitable for a laptop. In the bathroom, you will find a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries such as hand soap, shampoo and shower gel. There is also a beach towel waiting for you and your room is cleaned daily.
The diving school
The diving school and facilities
The diving school Naboo Divers is located on the same property as the resort, so it is close to your hotel room. It is a PADI dive school with professional, multilingual instructors. The rental equipment is from Mares, all new and well maintained.
The dive school has two comfortable boats, both equipped with ample shaded areas. The boat has room for 12 divers, plus two dive masters and the captain. A maximum ratio of six divers per divemaster is maintained per dive, ensuring safety and adequate attention to each diver. Supplies on board include oxygen, first aid equipment, water and fresh fruit.
Three boat dives are offered daily: two morning dives and one afternoon dive. In addition, it is possible to schedule a night dive if there is sufficient participation. Most dive sites are in the immediate vicinity of West Bay, West End and Sandy Bay, with more than 60 dive sites within short boating distance.
Travel costs
What is included
This travel package is US$ 2.928 per person based on two people in a King Room or Queen Room. The trip can be extended as desired. A number of things are included by default in this travel package.
Prices are subject to price changes, increases or changing exchange rates. Flights are always based on the cheapest possible booking class.
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Included in this trip, from US$ 2.928 p.p.
- 11 nights in a King or Queen Room
- Stay on a bed & breakfast basis
- Dive package with 20 dives
- Airport transfers in Roatán
- VZR & Administration fee
Excluding
- Flight to Miami from US$ 703 p.p.
- Flight Miami-Roatán from US$ 586 p.p.
- Visa USA (ESTA) approx. US$ 41 p.p.
✈︎ The quoted (international) flight prices are indicative prices and based on departures from Europe. However, we can arrange flights from any location worldwide. Booking your own flights is of course also possible.
Optional
- Diving equipment (US$ 76 per week)
- Nitrox (US$ 12 per tank)
- Night dive (US$ 70 per dive)
- Shark dive (US$ 141 per dive)
These prices do not include 15% Honduran sale TAX.
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Frequently asked questions about this diving holiday
Diving general
Roatan is a destination suitable for every level of experience. Naboo Dive Center dives with small groups based on experience, so you will always make dives that fit your needs and experience.
You can make up to 3 dives per day. In the morning, the boat leaves at 8:30 am for 2 dives on two different dive sites. You have the surface interval aboard the boat and return to the resort around 12:30 after the second dive. At 14:00 the boat leaves again for a third dive. Around 15:30 the boat returns to the resort. On some days it is possible to make a night dive.
On board the boat there is always water and fruit.
The dives are made from the boat. Furthermore, there is quite some variation in the type of dives. There are deeper dives along walls, drop-offs, reefs and dive sites full of macro life. You can make deep dives here, but there is also plenty to explore in the shallower water. In addition, there are 2 wreck dives you can make.
There are more than 60 different dive sites to explore. The dive sites are between 10 and 15 minutes by boat. If the weather conditions are optimal, the diving school also organizes trips to dive sites that are more remote and therefore further away by boat.
You can do 3 boat dives daily. There are also regular night dives.
Yes, this is possible. Keep in mind that a minimum of 4 participants is needed for the night dive to go ahead. A night dive costs 60 USD. This price does not include 15% Honduran sale TAX.
No, all dives are made from the boat.
Yes, several courses are available through PADI. So you can learn to dive here but also take a deeper dive.
Yes, the diving school is on-site.
Diving equipment
Both are available.
No, there are only 12L tanks.
Yes, the use of nitrox costs $10 per tank. This does not include 15% Honduran sale TAX.
Yes, the diving school has Mares equipment that you can rent. The cost for this is 65 USD per week. This does not include 15% Honduran sale TAX.
Activities, Excursions and Wellness
Yes, the reef around Roatán is also great for snorkeling. Naboo Dive Center offers daily snorkeling trips, where, as with diving, you go into the water at 2 different spots in the morning and can also board the boat in the afternoon. You can also snorkel at West Bay Beach.
Naboo does not offer any additional activities besides diving.
No, Naboo does not have a spa and wellness.
There are many different activities to do on Roatán. The resort is close to Parque Gumbalimba and to the beach where you can snorkel and do various water sports.
Accommodation / Resort
Yes
Yes. Located on a large open terrace by the pool, Naboo Resort Restaurant offers a variety of dishes combining Italian and international cuisine. The owners of the resort are Italian and therefore you can enjoy true Italian cuisine here as well. Most of the dishes are prepared entirely in-house using high-quality fresh seasonal products, supporting local farmers and producers. You can stay here on a bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis.
Yes, there is a swimming pool with jacuzzi.
Yes, it is right on one of the most beautiful beaches in Roatán: West Bay Beach.
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