Golden Buoy 2025: United for a Cause
The Golden Buoy is Roatan’s yearly dive shop showdown for a cause! From September to November, dive shops get creative to raise funds for SOL International Foundation. In 2025, we’re supporting the Happy Tummies Program, helping kids in need while having fun!
Can Kids Scuba Dive? What Parents Need to Know
Wondering if your child is ready to explore the underwater world? Good news: kids can scuba dive, and there are safe, structured programs designed just for them. From fun first experiences like the PADI Bubblemaker at age 8, to earning a Junior Open Water Diver certification at age 10, Roatan Divers follows PADI's strict safety guidelines to ensure young divers have an unforgettable, age-appropriate introduction to scuba. Learn what programs are available, what safety rules parents should know, and which Roatan dive sites are perfect for young adventurers.
Night Diving in Roatan: A Whole New World Beneath the Surface
Night diving is a magical, often overlooked experience that will show you a whole new side of “the same old reef” while also helping you level up your skills and knowledge. Night diving is also a thrilling new challenge for certified divers who are looking to keep learning and expand their skill set. Excellent buoyancy is a must, so night diving is a great addition to Peak Performance Buoyancy and is a popular option in the Advanced Open Water Diver course.
Uniting Women Divers: Roatan’s PADI Women’s Dive Day
Women’s Dive Day has become an important opportunity for women to connect, enjoy, and learn together. Since its inception in 2015, PADI dive centers have come together to promote and celebrate women's participation in the sport, encourage new female divers, and highlight the incredible contributions women make to ocean conservation and exploration. This marked the second consecutive year that Roatan’s local dive shops came together for this special community event.
Why Should You Use a Reef Safe Sunscreen in Roatan?
If you’re wondering if you should use a reef-safe sunscreen in Roatan, the answer is yes! Roatan has the second-largest barrier reef in the world, which means this reef is home to a huge number of corals and significant marine biodiversity. It also means that our island is a popular tourist destination, receiving over 1.6 million visitors each year. That’s a lot of sunscreen entering our waters!
Roatan: Best Family Dive Trip Destination
As technology continues to evolve, it often pulls families apart rather than bringing them together. Increased screen time creates distance and disconnect within households. That’s why it’s more important than ever to reconnect with each other and with nature. And what better way to do that than a family dive trip? After all, as the saying goes, "The family that plays together, stays together."
In this blog, we’ll share five reasons why Roatan is the perfect destination for your next family dive trip.
Roatan Divers: History and a New Logo
In 2025, we decided it was time for a fresh new look, one that reflects our deep love for the ocean, enhances key elements of our identity, and brings a modern touch to our brand. Our new logo features a turtle, a meaningful symbol of the vibrant marine life you’ll discover here in Roatan.
What Does the PADI Five Star Rating Mean?
Different scuba diving schools offer different services at different quality and price points. But what exactly should you look at while researching dive centers? The PADI 5 Star and PADI 5 Star IDC Center Ratings are important designations to let divers know what level of professionalism, training, and services to expect.
What is Tec Diving?
Tec diving is the new frontier of scuba diving, allowing divers to explore depths that recreational divers will never be able to see. Unlike recreational diving, where divers can ascend directly to the surface if needed, Tec divers must follow strict decompression procedures due to extended bottom times and gas absorption. This type of diving demands advanced training, discipline, and experience to manage the increased risks safely.