CountessP Posted September 7, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Can anyone suggest a good dive operator to use in Roatan. Will be there in Oct, 2010, and prefer to book my own, independent diving. We are 2 AOW divers with our own gear. Thanks in advance, Millie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted September 8, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Bananarama was great. I'll be going back there in May and December next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwright98 Posted September 16, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I would love to know too. I hear Bananarama is good, but are there any closer to the port? Just worried about the long cab ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louden Posted September 30, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Ww are just starting to investigate 5 Star Padi Barefoot Divers Roatan for ourselves in Feb. 2011. They are 5 minutes from the port and seem to have excellent reviews. Good luck. Louden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPM Posted October 1, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2010 My wife and I dove with Anthony's Key Resort through Carnival. We liked it so well, we went back and stayed a week there. 20 dives in six days. We will likely dive with them again on an upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belarus70 Posted October 4, 2010 #6 Share Posted October 4, 2010 We loved Bananarama! Only about 10 minutes from the port and they provided free transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted October 4, 2010 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2010 They're about 30 minutes from Mahoghany Bay, however. That's where the Maasdam berthed when I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribKng Posted December 13, 2010 #8 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I would also recommend Anthony Keys Resort. We dove with them through Carnival in February and had two awesome dives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midge907 Posted December 14, 2010 #9 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I did a dive with Anemona divers in Roatan last year, you will have to get them to find transportation for you. I cant remember who I actually went though for the excursion, but it was one of the more popular private companies and there the ones who transported me there. The time line however was tight, so to keep things more relaxed you may want to go with Anthonys Key Resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sd200044 Posted December 18, 2010 #10 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Barefoot was completely Awesome - They really take care of you and clean all of your equipment. Ask for Scuba Ted - He was my guide and fantastic. I will use them again when I return. I cannot say enough good stuff about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlFolks Posted January 8, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Bananarama was fantastic. Great scenic ride to the shop. My BC's inflator hose cracked and the DM ran back to the shop to get me a spare - no charge! Great hammocks on the beach to relax during surface intervals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPM Posted January 9, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Bananarama was great. I'll be going back there in May and December next year. Laurie S, when in May are you going? My wife and I will be arriving on Roatan on May 20th. We contacted Banarama, but they said they require at least four divers in order to set up a cruise ship dive. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted January 9, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Sorry, we'll be there on May 15th. I'm surprised they're requiring four divers. I did it solo and it was just the DM and me the last time I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdiver Posted January 9, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Try Subway, my son and I dove with them, as a group of 2. Great op, great diving. I am glad to know were not the only ones who bring our own gear!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friscorays Posted January 15, 2011 #15 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Bananarama has my vote. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1216324 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwhgsfan Posted January 16, 2011 #16 Share Posted January 16, 2011 We just returned from a trip on the Crown Princess and snorkeled with Atlantic SeaDivers. They are a dive shop on West End and it's about 20-30 minutes from Mahogany Bay. They say they specialize in small groups and were great to us. Their website is www.atlanticseadivers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madibeme Posted January 16, 2011 #17 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I did a dive with Anemona divers in Roatan last year, you will have to get them to find transportation for you. I cant remember who I actually went though for the excursion, but it was one of the more popular private companies and there the ones who transported me there. The time line however was tight, so to keep things more relaxed you may want to go with Anthonys Key Resort. I second Anemona divers. I booked through Island Marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packerswim Posted January 22, 2011 #18 Share Posted January 22, 2011 We went with Bananarama in '09. Very nice outfit. It was a small very personalized operation. We booked individually as one couple and the only others on the trip were another couple from our cruise ship who booked separately, and a local realtor. We also enjoyed the beach and restaurant during the surface interval. Our price included transportation so it was very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted January 27, 2011 #19 Share Posted January 27, 2011 We just returned from a trip on the Crown Princess and snorkeled with Atlantic SeaDivers. They are a dive shop on West End and it's about 20-30 minutes from Mahogany Bay. They say they specialize in small groups and were great to us. Their website is www.atlanticseadivers.com I'd go along with this recomendation....oh' I was with you.:D In all seriousness, they were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpayne Posted February 2, 2012 #20 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Great outfit. Super clean and very upscale personal service which is only 5 min away from port. Great price and super nice folks. Prob one of the better outfits I have ever dived with. Check out barefoot, you wont be disappointed. Small groups. Been there a few times and the most was 6 with 2 DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Fletcher Posted February 2, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Check out West End Divers (www.westenddivers.info). They picked us up at the dock, had a private boat waiting for us at the dive shop, took us on a two tank trip and then drove us back to the ship - for something like $120 total, everything included. AMAZING!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted February 2, 2012 #22 Share Posted February 2, 2012 After having dived with Banarama (once), Barefoot Divers (three times), and Subway Watersports (twice), my recommendation is for Subway. They are the same price as Barefoot ($99) but they include transportation both ways. You'll pay an extra $20 per person for a taxi to go to Barefoot. Banarama also included transportation, but required four divers and I think it was more than $99. Those prices are if you have your own equipment. We had our best dives with Subway because they allowed my boyfriend to go off and do our own dives. He's an instructor and I've almost finished my divemaster training. The dive sites also were the best of all three places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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