Luxury diving trip Roatán – Barefoot Cay Resort
Stay at a small resort on a private island off the coast of Roatán. You’ll make varied dives at short range, with calm conditions and a wide variety of marine life.
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Luxury stay on Roatán at Barefoot Cay Boutique Resort
Roatán is one of the most famous diving destinations in the Caribbean and is known for its clear waters, colorful reefs and relaxed island atmosphere. Off the coast is Barefoot Cay, a small private island accessible only by a short crossing. As soon as you arrive, you immediately notice how quiet and secluded this place is. The resort is surrounded by protected seagrass, an essential part of the ecosystem that is often seen as the lungs of the sea and contributes to the rich biodiversity in the area. In addition, the resort has its own marina, where exclusive yachts can dock.
On the island itself you will find a small-scale and comfortable resort with seaside villas and spacious lofts overlooking the sea. Facilities such as the pool, spa and waterfront restaurant ensure a relaxing stay, where everything is about tranquility, nature and personal service.
On this trip you will make varied dives along reef walls, slopes and sheltered reefs. Underwater you will encounter a wide variety of life, from turtles and rays to reef sharks, while the reef is rich in sponges, hard and soft corals and numerous smaller reef dwellers.
Best travel time for a diving vacation to Roatán
March to August are the ideal months to visit Roatan 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 at Roatán, you will be met by someone from the Barefoot Cay Resort, who will take you to the resort in about 10 minutes.
Day 3 to 11 | Diving the most beautiful places of Roatán
Over the next few days you can make up to three dives per day. By default you have 2 boat dives in your dive package, in addition you can make shore dives from the Ocean Pavilion. This is a great spot for macro spotting. The package also includes one night dive. Want to dive more? You can also make a third boat dive per day and more frequent night dives. The program can be filled in as you like!
Around Barefoot Cay are more than 30 dive sites, all between 5 to 20 minutes’ boat ride away. One of the best known dive sites, and the dive site closest to the resort, is Mary’s Place. It is a spectacular dive site where narrow gorges and overhangs of volcanic origin run through the reef. Here you descend along walls and swim through natural passages, with beautiful light play and many sheltered spots for marine life.
Most dives are reef and wall dives. The reefs often start already shallow and gradually descend to greater depths. This makes the dives suitable for different experience levels and you can choose how deep to go. Conditions are generally calm, with little current and good visibility.
Underwater there is a lot of variety. On the reefs you will see large sponges, soft and hard corals and schools of reef fish. With any luck, you will encounter turtles, rays and reef sharks. Macro life is also present, including shrimp, nudibranchs and small reef fish hiding among the coral.
There are also two wrecks to explore. The El Aguila is a 70-meter cargo ship that was sunk in 1997. Or explore the Odyssey, a 90-meter ship sunk in 2002 that is said to require several dives to fully explore. Both wrecks are just a short boat ride from the resort.
Day 12 | Exploring the island above water
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 linger for a long time. At the beginning of the day, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the island, perhaps take a last walk or buy souvenirs – then you will be transferred to the Roatán airport. Often you then transfer in Miami for your direct connecting flight back to Europe.
Highlights of this trip
What can you expect from Roatán?
Seahorse spotting
Mary’s Place
Dive sites with fantastic visibility
The accommodation
The stay and surroundings
Barefoot Cay Boutique Resort & Marina
Barefoot Cay is a small boutique resort consisting of two parts: the cozy villas on the island itself and the Barefoot Divers building with spacious oceanview lofts. Together they form a tranquil and exclusive spot right on the Caribbean Sea, with stunning views of the Cay and the water.
On the island you will find the pool, spa and restaurant, among other things, where you can go for good meals. The palapa, a covered lounge over the water, is a nice place to enjoy the sunset or the peaceful surroundings. Accommodations consist of several villas and oceanview lofts, each with their own comforts and views, so there is a suitable option for different travelers.
The resort is located in a sheltered bay with shallow water and seagrass beds. This natural environment plays an important role in the ecosystem and contributes to the resort’s peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The water around the island is calm and clear, allowing you to enjoy the tropical environment here in peace.
The combination of luxury facilities, small scale and direct oceanfront location makes Barefoot Cay a comfortable and relaxing base on Roatán.
The different accommodation types
Oceanview Studio
Ideal for single travelers or couples, this studio offers beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea. The open layout creates a spacious feeling, with a comfortable king-size bed and a fully equipped kitchen. Sliding doors open onto the ocean-view balcony, a nice place to start or end the day peacefully.
Ocean view Two Bedroom Suite
Suitable for friends or small parties, this suite features two separate bedrooms with comfortable beds. There is a spacious living and dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. From the living room you have access to a balcony with sea views, where you can relax together.
One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa
Located right by the sea, this villa offers plenty of privacy, ideal for a relaxing stay for two. The accommodation features a separate bedroom, a kitchen and a stylish bathroom. Outside you will find a seaside terrace with sun loungers and a hammock, perfect for unwinding.
Two Bedroom Oceanfront Villa
Located right by the sea, this spacious villa features two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The central living area and kitchen offer every comfort for a stay with several people. On the seaside terrace, with seating areas and hammocks, you can relax overlooking the water.
Deluxe Beach View Villa
This villa has an open layout and a modern interior. You have a comfortable king-size bed, a luxurious bathroom and a private terrace overlooking the beach. The plunge pool on the terrace makes it a nice place to cool off and relax.
Grand Villa
The Grand Villa is the resort’s most spacious and luxurious accommodation. You have access to a large living area, a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms. Outside, you will find a spacious seaside terrace with a plunge pool, where you can enjoy the view in peace.
The diving school
The diving school and facilities
Barefoot Cay Divers
Barefoot Cay Divers is a PADI 5* dive resort. The diving school is part of the resort, so all facilities are nearby. Before and after the dives you can use comfortable facilities such as hot showers, changing rooms and personal lockers for your equipment. Rental equipment is well maintained and available for those traveling without their own kit.
Fresh fruit, water and towels are provided during the boat trips, making the stay on board pleasant. In addition, the dive center has a refrigerated classroom and Wi-Fi, useful for courses or going over theory. Between dives, you can relax on the veranda in the shade.
The service is focused on convenience. Your equipment is set up and taken care of for you, so you can fully focus on the diving itself.
Travel costs
What is included
This travel package is £ 6.285 per person based on two people in an Oceanview Studio. 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 £ 6.285 p.p.
- 11 nights in an Oceanview Studio
- Accommodation on full board basis
- 18 boat dives (2 per day)
- 1 night dive
- Unlimited macro diving at the Ocean Pavilion
- Use of kayaks
- Airport transfers Roatan
- Marine park fee ($10)
- VZR & Administration fee
Excluding
- Flight to Miami from £ 692 p.p.
- Flight Miami-Roatán from £ 577 p.p.
- Visa USA (ESTA) approx. £ 40 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 (£ 173 per week)
- Dive computer (£ 81 per week)
- Nitrox (£ 10 per tank)
- Night dive (£ 29 per dive)
Please note that these prices do not include 15% tax.
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Frequently asked questions about this diving holiday
Diving general
Roatan is a destination suitable for every level of experience. Barefoot Divers dive with small groups based on experience, so you will always make dives that suit your needs and experience.
You can make 3 boat dives every day with Barefoot Divers. The boat leaves at 08:30 for the first dive, at 10:30 for the second dive and at 14:00 for the third dive. Between dives, the boat returns to the dock. You should be present at the dive center 20 minutes before departure to prepare your equipment.
Towels, fresh fruit and water are provided on board the boat. So you don’t need to bring this with you!
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.
Barefoot Divers is just a few minutes boat ride from Maty’s Place, one of Roatan’s most famous dive sites. The more than 30 other dive sites in the area are between 5 and 20 minutes by boat.
You can make 3 boat dives daily. It is also possible to make shore dives from the Ocean Pavilion. There are also regular night dives.
Your package includes 2 boat dives per day as standard. You can then do another shore dive if you like. 3 boat dives and a shore dive does not work, since the dive site at the Ocean Pavilion is open until 15:00.
Yes, it is possible to make night dives. Dives proceed when there are a minimum of 4 participants. The additional cost for a night dive is $25. Want to rent a light? You can, it costs $8. These prices do not include 15% taxes.
Your package includes a night dive anyway.
You can dive from the Ocean Pavilion, which is basically the resort’s house reef. You will find mainly many different species of macro life here. This dive site is open from 08:00 – 15:00.
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, using nitrox costs $9 per tank if you use more than 11 tanks during your trip. Between 1-10 tanks, it costs %10 per tank. These prices do not include 15% tax.
Yes, the diving school has ScubaPro equipment you can rent. Full equipment costs $30 per day or $150 per week. A computer is not part of the full kit, so you need to rent it separately. The cost for the dive computer is $15 per day or $70 per week. These prices do not include 15% tax.
Activities, Excursions and Wellness
Accommodation / Resort
Yes
Yes, the Azure restaurant is the restaurant of this resort. You can come here for breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner. In addition, you can
Yes, Barefoot Cay is located on a white sand beach that stretches along the island’s south coast and is equipped with hammocks and lounge chairs. Swimming from the beach is not possible because of the shallow water and protected sea grass, but you can swim and snorkel in the natural lagoon at the Ocean Pavilion.
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