Roatan Certified 2-Tank SCUBA Dive at Mary's Place and Shipwreck Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Roatan cruise terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay)!
  
• English-speaking Diving Excursion operation!
  
• PADI-certified dive master guides!
  
• 2-tank dive for certified SCUBA divers!
  
• 2 amazing diving sites - Mary's Place and Shipwreck (Prince Albert or Mr. Bud)!
  
• Tanks and weights included!
  
• Complimentary purified water and seasonal fresh fruit are on board!
  
• Dive gear is available to rent!

Once your cruise ship has docked in Roatan you will meet your guide at a convenient location right outside of your Roatan pier. Board your comfortable transportation and enjoy the quick 10-minute drive to the dive shop. You may choose to bring along your own Scuba Equipment or rent it on-site.

Once aboard your boat, you will only have a short ride to the first dive site, the famous Mary's Place. This site normally has fantastic visibility with an average temperature of 81-85°F (27-29°C). The maximum depth is 100 feet. Depending on your air consumption, you will spend up to an hour exploring the amazing walls and breathtaking crevices that make Mary's Place so famous. Hard corals, black coral, sponges of all kinds, and gorgonia-decorated the walls. Keep your eyes open for seahorses, juvenile spotted drums, anemones, fire worms, and lionfish!

Next, you will head a short distance away to complete your second immersion of the trip, either Prince Albert or Mr. Bud. Prince Albert was an Island Freighter that in 1987 was sunk intentionally by Coco View Resort to create an artificial reef and wreck dive site. The tank sits upright in 60 feet of water. With a length of 137 feet, there is plenty of wrecks to explore. Keep an eye out in the blue for passing Eagle Rays! The wreck of Mr. Bud is equally as fascinating. Once a cargo and Shrimp boat, Mr. Bud has been sunk since 1995. The wreck sits upright in 60 feet of water. This 75-foot-long boat sits in a sandy channel between two large coral heads and along the ledge of a wall, making it a visually interesting dive. Large sponges, as well as hard and soft coral, have attached and grown along the wreck, making it an inviting home for all sorts of marine life.

Upon your return to land after your two fantastic and memorable dives, you will board again the transportation and will be brought right back to your Roatan cruise ship pier.

Note: Please download and print the following PADI SCUBA Dive Medical Statement (PDF document) and complete it prior to participation in this Roatan 2 Tank Certified SCUBA Diving Excursion. It is required that you bring this completed form and any other necessary notes or paperwork. You do not need to see your doctor unless you answer YES to any of the questions. 

Please note that this SCUBA diving shore excursion is weather dependent. If the weather on the south side of the island is not suitable or safe for diving, the excursion location will be changed to our north-side dive shop and will include two alternative dives. You will be informed of this change at the pick-up point and you will have the chance to opt-out of the excursion without a financial penalty

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Roatan cruise terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay)
  
• English-speaking Diving Excursion operation
  
• PADI-certified dive shore excursion master
  
• 2 tank dives for certified SCUBA divers
  
• 2 amazing diving sites - Mary's Place and Shipwreck (Prince Albert or Mr. Bud)
  
• Tanks and weights included
  
• Complimentary purified water and seasonal fresh fruit on board
  
• Dive gear can be rented

Excursion Notes

• Please download and print the following PADI SCUBA Dive Medical Statement (PDF document) and complete it prior to participation. It is required that you bring this completed form and any other necessary notes or paperwork.
  
• Please bring your valid dive card and a log book.
  
• We recommend you bring biodegradable sunblock, a swimsuit, a towel, cash for food, drinks, tips, and souvenirs, etc.
• If you are renting equipment, please add the size you will need in the booking comment box. The equipment rental cost is $35.00 USD and needs to be paid on-site.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
  
• Please note that this SCUBA diving shore excursion is weather dependent. If the weather on the south side of the island is not suitable or safe for diving, the excursion location will be changed to our north-side dive shop and will include two alternative dives. You will be informed of this change at the pick-up point and you will have the chance to opt out of the excursion without a financial penalty.
  

Where we meet

For this Roatan Certified 2-Tank Scuba Excursion, you will meet just outside your cruise terminal in Roatan (Coxen Hole or Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• All SCUBA Diving restrictions recommended by PADI or NAUI are enforced. Please use their websites for more information, as a certified diver you are responsible to have knowledge of the restrictions and risks of Scuba Diving.
• The minimum participation age is 10 years old. Junior Divers, between 10 to 11 years old, must dive with a parent.
• You must have your valid SCUBA Diving card and log book with you.
• Your last SCUBA dive must have been within the last year. We always suggest doing a refresher course in case you haven't dived over one year or more.
• This excursion is for cruise guests only.
• This Roatan Certified 2-Tank SCUBA Dive at Mary's Place and Shipwreck Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.