Dolphin Den

Roatan Island, Honduras

Depth

12m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Experienced

Dolphin Den

Roatan Island, Honduras

Depth

12m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Experienced

About Dolphin Den

Dolphin Den is on the Northern (north central)Coast of Roatan Island in the Honduras off of Punta Gorda. This dive site is located on the reef opposite Fuego del Mar A shallow cave swim-through from the inside of the reef to the outside. The maze of tunnels and caverns with silversides and other creatures like moray eels or a nurse shark, outside many lettuce leave slugs and sea hares, the dive ranges betwee 5 12 metres A tragic story, this site name, because its name is because of finds of Dolphin bones in 2007 where dolphins swam into the cavern, got trapped and drowned.

Dolphin Den Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

8% at 10m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Moray Eels
Nurse Shark
Sea Hares

Weather Conditions

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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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