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.
Best Season to Dive in Roatan
Spring marks the beginning of dry season in Roatan, when we see temperatures begin to creep up again and the forecasts call for nothing but sunshine and fun! From March to May, water temperatures rise to the low 80s Fahrenheit (28ish Celsius) and many divers will trade their full wetsuits for shorties or skins.
Roatan Marine Life
Do you want to know the 10 most common Roatan Marine Life? Roatan is neatly situated on the Meso-American Barrier Reef (MAR) in the Caribbean Sea, where divers regularly encounter calm, clear waters and temperatures ranging from 77-87F. These conditions make Roatan the perfect place to see pelagics down to the nearly microscopic.
Get the Most Out of Your Dive Trip to Roatan
Roatan is a beloved vacation destination for those looking for a Caribbean dive trip that’s easy to get to from both the United States and Canada. This Honduran island is situated just south of Cozumel and is serviced by direct flights from cities like Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and Toronto.