West End Divers
Roatan, Bay Islands,Honduras

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The western end of Roatan has an incredible variety of dive sites. The coral reefs here lie at the western edge of the Cayman Trench and the southern edge of the Mayan Barrier Reef, the second largest on earth.

The result is outstanding diving. From shallow coral gardens to deep walls and wrecks, there are dozens of world class dive sites within minutes of the West End Divers' dock.

Below are some of the favorites.

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	Half Moon Bay Wall Right in front of West End Divers, one of the healthiest and most diverse reefs in the Bay Islands. Visibility is outstanding, as the deeper waters here come up to meet the steep reef walls and sharp dropoffs. Keep an eye in the blue; anything could be passing by. Commonly seen here: grouper, cero, schoolmaster, Bermuda chub.
	Seaquest Just to the south lies a plateau of coral gardens, ranging from 20 to 50 feet. Sheltered from the weather, it stretches for acres of healthy coral and lively sand patches. Perfect for training dives and findig all kinds of rare and colorful macro life. Commonly seen here: stingray, eagle ray, hawksbill turtle, pipefish, blue tang.
	El Aguila An old Peruvian freighter that has been lying in 110 feet of water for over a decade, this wreck has become a haven for larger reef fishes, eels, and other critters. The wheelhouse lies at an angle, and the bow, standing upright at 70 feet, is covered in sponges and coloral soft corals. Commonly seen here: grouper, green moray, parrotfish, snapper.
	Hole in the Wall A signature dive in West End. Swim down through a crevice in the reef wall, leading to 130 feet and more. Up in t he shallows, there is an extensive cave to explore and seemingly endless swim-through and canyons full of life. Commonly seen here: elephant ear sponges, spotted moray, king crab, lobster, trumpetfish.
	Texas Start your dive where the island ends and drift dive one of t he currents that race over this deep plateau. Everything is bigger at Texas, from the giant sponges to the huge schools of fish. An advanced dive, some of the rarer species of the Caribbean are found here. Commonly seen here: triggerfish, horse eye jack, giant barrel sponges, filefish.
	Blue Channel A healthy reef top and a gently sloping wall fend up into the channel, which is cut through with a series of interconnected swim-throughs. In these channels, an amazing variety of life has gathered, making this one of the most memorable shallow water dive sites. Commonly seen here: silversides, glassy sweepers, sharptail eel, black margate, cleaner shrimp.
	Spooky Channel This dramatic seascape is formed by one of the mall channels linking Sandy Bay lagoon to the outer reef. As you pass through the bottom of the channel, you can look up to see the reeftop silhouetted 100 feet above you. Side channels lead you back to the busy wall. Commonly seen here: toadfish, southern sennet, spotted drum, conch, cubera snapper, black grouper.
	Shark Dive There is an isolated seamount off the Roatan airport that has been visited by sharks for many years. Led by a team of shark divers, you are guaranteed to see dozens of these beautiful animals. The surrounding reef is wild and pristine. Commonly seen here: Caribbean reef shark, Atlantic spadefish, Crevalle jack, angelfish
	West End Divers' Dock In between dives, be sure to grab some fins and a mask and jump off the end of our own dock. After 17 years, it has attracted a whole world of underwater life, such as our resident seahorses and octopi. Cool down in the shade under the dock and enjoy a surprise. Commonly seen here: longsnout seahorse, octopus, porcupinefish, high-hat fireworms, encrusting sponges.
	Mary's Place Located on the south shore near French Harbour, this dive site is a must-see. An ancient earthquake has left a tall protected fissure in the reef, down to 130 feet, and it has become filled with rare black corals and delicate sea-fans. Commonly seen here: feather star black coral, purple sea fans, azure vase sponges.