Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Sandy Bay

The top 7 dive and snorkel sites in Sandy Bay, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Sandy Bay guide

dive sites: 7
dive shops: 3
reviews: 10

Nearby areasWest End11 Sandy Bay8 Coxen Hole2 Dixon Cove1 Brick Bay1

7 sites, ranked by diver reviews

Spooky Channel

4.6(7 reviews)Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean

Bay Islands Beach Resort is home of the famous Spooky Channel. The channel offers three unique shore diving opportunities: the inside reef for snorkelers to view the large coral heads and friendly parrot fish; the channel itself, which is a grand-canyon-like dive of 15 meters wide and 30 meters deep; and the outer reef that houses all the expected life of Roatan's North shore. Guaranteed lobsters, shrimps, octopus, rays and groupers. Along the short stretch of road between Half Moon Bay and Sandy Bay on the Northwest side of the island.

BeginnerMax depth 44.9 ftShore or Boat entry

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El Aguila Wreck

5.0(1 review)Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island

El Aguila is a 210' cargo boat. She lays in 100 feet of water on a sandy floor. One of the best dive of the island! Northern side of the island.

IntermediateMax depth 100.1 ftBoat entry

Sunny Side B&B

5.0(1 review)Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean

Sunny Side B&B is another access point to the Spooky Channel. Although not a full service dive resort operation, it is the closest dock to the channel, with a spectacular beach for the non-divers in your group. Don't show up unannounced at this location; diving is generally for the guests of the B&B only. Along the short stretch of road between Half Moon Bay and Sandy Bay on the Northwest side of the island.

BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftShore or Boat entry

Sandy Bay

5.0(1 review)Honduras, Roatan, Caribbean

Sandy Bay beach is the closest entry for the dive through the Little Channel. The reef wall is about 300 meters beyond the beach. This should be considered an advanced dive due to the distance of the kick-out. Take the main road North out of Coxen Hole to cross the island. As soon as you see the ocean again, you are at Sandy Bay!

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The Odyssey

No reviews yetHonduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island

The Odyssey is also known as Odyssey.

IntermediateMax depth 63 ftBoat entry

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Bear's Den

No reviews yetHonduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island

Bear's Den is also known as Bears Den.

BeginnerMax depth 121.4 ftBoat entry

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Pillar Coral

No reviews yetHonduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island

Pillar Coral is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Honduras, Bay Islands, Roatan Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry

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Top dive shops in Sandy Bay

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Coconut Tree Divers

4.8 (162) · Roatan

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Octopus Dive School

4.9 (34) · Roatan

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Grand Bleu Diving

4.9 (26) · Roatan

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Sandy Bay diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Sandy Bay for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 7 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Sandy Bay?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Sandy Bay are Spooky Channel (4.6 from 7 reviews), El Aguila Wreck (5.0 from 1 review) and Sunny Side B&B (5.0 from 1 review).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Sandy Bay?

The top-rated beginner sites are Spooky Channel (4.6 from 7 reviews) and Sunny Side B&B (5.0 from 1 review).

Where can I shore dive in Sandy Bay?

Spooky Channel, Sunny Side B&B and Sandy Bay are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

Are there dive shops in Sandy Bay?

Zentacle lists 3 dive shops in Sandy Bay. The top-rated are Coconut Tree Divers (4.8 from 162 reviews) and Octopus Dive School (4.9 from 34 reviews).