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Canyon Reef

Canyon Reef

Roatan Island, Honduras

Depth
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50m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Canyon Reef

Roatan Island, Honduras

Canyon Reef
Depth
Depth Icon

50m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Canyon Reef

Canyon Reef is on the North Eastern Coast of Roatan Island in the Honduras. Canyon Reef has many towers of pillar corals at a depth of 10 to 150 feet. The terrain and topography provides a perfect canyon with massive clefts in the walls and ravines. Tunnels zigzag to the shallow areas. The current in this area makes this a great and popular drift dive.

Canyon Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 23%

O2

13% at 48m / 24%

O2
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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