Hey guys

Each year I organise a dive trip for 20-24 people all of whom are connected in one way or another to Ocean Explorers dive centre in Sint Maarten.

For 2027 we’re considering Roatan. I’m looking for recommendations: resort or liveaboard? Good operator? Good resort? Best location? Best time of year? What to avoid?

The clientele are looking for 3-4 star quality.

Any ideas, tips, recommendations would be much appreciated.

Many thanks!

While I love CoCoView resort, your clientele might not. If you want to eat, sleep and dive, CoCoView is the place. The staff are wonderful and knowledgeable, but it isn't fancy. For me, at least, it is more of a macro dive area and doesn't have huge quantities of large fish, although we do see rays, turtles, parrotfish, toadfish etc, you aren't going to be wowed by the fish life. Squid and eels are common as well. The cabins are nice, clean and comfy but not fancy. The food is plentiful and very tasty but again, not fancy. That said, I have already booked my 19th trip there for March 2026, so it is my favorite place to dive.