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Labor Day Getaway to Roatan
Roatán, Honduras
Aug 31 - Sep 7, 2019
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Blue Planet Scuba
$1,020
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Join Blue Planet for a week of world-class diving in beautiful Roatan! Escape your worries and relax on this beautiful island where amazing dive sites are only minutes away. Explore West End, a funky beach community with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, or retreat to Cocolobo, our new home away from home surrounded by tropical gardens and amazing sea views. 

Roatan

The largest of Honduras' Bay Islands, Roatan offers some of the world’s best diving plus top side adventures and gorgeous vistas. Located on the world’s second largest reef system -- the Meso-American Barrier Reef -- the fringing coral reef ecosystem surrounding the island is simply stunning and you can access incredible dive sites in minutes. 

The Diving

Minimum dive certification/experience:  Perfect for beginners. A great spot to complete your Open Water Diver certification, Advanced Open Water Diver and more. 


Formed by the Bonacca Ridge, an underwater mountain range, there are three major coral reef formations in the waters around the island of Roatan. The Cayman trench is located just west of the island, bringing with it rich nutrients which feed a variety of species and give way to one of the world's richest marine ecosystems. 


Roatan's dramatic walls in warm, crystal-clear waters drop off into the purple depths of the Caribbean while its healthy, varied reefs are teeming with colorful marine life. Several large wrecks lie just minutes from shore. Soaring eagle rays, diverse schools of tropical fish, alongside sharks and garden eels are just a bit of what you’re likely to see. And with water temperatures averaging 80 degrees or better and visibility ranging from 50 to 100 feet, Roatan is a favorite among visitors who love to experience thrilling diving in comfort. We're looking forward to diving with our friends at Reef Gliders again.

Other Activities

There’s plenty to keep you occupied top side as well. Explore the mangroves, visit a local nature park and learn more about Roatan's history, get a massage, zipline, sail, snorkel, relax on the beach or wander through West End or West Bay.

Cocolobo

Cocolobo is a paradise in Roatan's West End. All condos have ocean views while cottages and homes are surrounded by lush gardens. The resort offers two pools to enjoy, plus a huge sun deck, BBQ, honor bar and lounge. Accommodation options include spacious ocean-front condos with kitchenettes and balconies, or a room in a two-bedroom home with a full kitchen and plenty of space. Cocolobo is a five minute walk to the heart of West End Village and the white sandy beach of Half Moon Bay.  

Travel

You should plan to fly into Roatan's Juan Manuel Galvez Interational airport (RTB) on August 31. From there, it's a quick ride to the West End. You can fly home at any time on September 7. Please email or call the shop before booking your flight!  

Cancellation Policy

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a $100 cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 


Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

What's included

7 nights at Cocolobo

Double or single occupancy available

10 boat dives

5 days of 2-tank boat dives

Continental breakfast

At Cocolobo

Lunch on dive days

At Reef Gliders' on site cafe

Marine park fees

What's not included

Flights

International flights to Roatan

Airport transfers

We'll organize vans for the group

Air conditioning

$10/day per room

Tips

Tips for the boat's excellent crew

Saturday

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Arrival in Roatan

Arrive at the RTB airport and transfer to West End. Check in at Cocolobo and the dive shop. We can walk into town for dinner.

Sunday-Thursday

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Dive, dive, dive!

We'll do a 2-tank boat dive each morning. Then you have the afternoon to wander around West End, go on a hike, relax by the pool or head out on an afternoon boat dive. 

Friday

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Explore the island

Go for a snorkel, sail, hike or get a massage. You can even go for a ride on a submarine down to 1000 feet or more!

Saturday

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Time to head home

We'll transfer back to the airport and fly out. Interested in extending your trip? We can help!

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1. Roatán, Honduras

Roatán, Honduras

About your organizer

Blue Planet is a different kind of scuba diving organization — aimed at providing the best education and experiences to divers in the Washington, DC area and beyond, while harnessing the excitement and adventure of scuba diving to help protect our fragile oceans.

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