The hotels and resorts offer shuttle service to and from the airport. However, once on the island, inexpensive taxis, public bus service, and water taxis can get you to any destination. Return to the top. Snorkeling and Diving Diving off the coast of Roatan has often been described as a spiritual experience. Topnotch outfitters lead avid divers through the underwater world, with a visibility of 80 to 150 feet, with professionalism and safety.
Spectacular snorkeling is within easy swimming distance from the shore.
The seemingly endless and truly fantastic dive sites are abundant with the diverse life of fish, corals, sponges, anemones and nudibranches. A special experience is snorkeling or diving at the Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences with one of the Institute's resident dolphins. You might want to return to the water for a night dive, and view many of the animals who remain hidden by day. Certification, however, is a must to dive at Bay Island resorts. But don't worry if you're not certified because you can easily arrange to take courses for PADI, NAUI or SSI at a number of places.