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The Caribbean island of Roatán lies about 35 miles / 57 kilometers off the north coast of Honduras and is situated between the islands of Utila and Guanaja. In all, there are eight islands known as Las Islas de la Bahia, of which Roatán is the largest. The islands rest on top of a long submerged ridge -- known as the Bonacca Ridge -- which was formed by ancient tectonic activity.

Roatán is roughly 40 miles / 64 kilometers long, and is approximately 4 miles / 6.4 kilometers wide at its widest point. Its diving attractions include the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean (second in size only to the Australian Great Barrier Reef).

The diving at Roatán is spectacular and varied. Shore diving, wall diving and night diving all reveal their own incredible vistas and marine creatures.

The barrier reef is home to some of the most incredible coral forms in the Caribbean and begins only 50 yards / 46 meters offshore. A reef dive offers limitless photo opportunities.

Wall dives along sheer drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular seascapes anywhere in the world. At the wall diving sites, divers may encounter examples of approximately 90% of the marine life in found in the Caribbean.

Night dives offer a glimpse of an alternate ecosystem as creatures that hide from the daylight come out in the darkness to explore the reef and feed. The darkness reveals the magic of bioluminescence, especially visible during times of full moon.

The climate is warm, with air temperatures normally averaging 85° F / 29° C. Water temperature is usually in the 80-85°F / 26-29°C range, making year-round diving possible. Visibility is generally very good - usually 98-130 feet / 30-40 meters and sometimes up to 196 feet / 60 meters

Remember that a valid passport and $32.00 for the departure tax are needed when leaving Roatán.