When the diving outfitter is right next door
Let The Reef House show you the seascapes of Roatan's East End
ROATAN HAS BEEN A PRIME DESTINATION FOR DIVERS AND SNORKELERS FOR DECADES. The Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras offer some of the most stunning underwater seascapes on the planet. That’s due, in large part, to the Mesoamerican Reef that skirts Roatan and its smaller islands.
The reef is the second-largest barrier reef in the world, stretching more than 620 miles from Roatan north to Guatemala, Belize and Mexico. The reef attracts unparalleled sea life from all over the Caribbean, which makes it a very desirable dive spot for scuba enthusiasts.
Out next-door neighbor knows the reefs and wrecks of the East End like no other outfiter
While finding a dive outfitter on Roatan is hardly a challenge, finding a good outfitter on the more remote and relaxed East End of Roatan is a bit more difficult. But, here at Ocean Breeze Villa, we work almost exclusively with one very dependable outfitter that we trust and highly recommend.
And, the outfitter is our next-door neighbor —
The Reef House.
Guests who
book a diving package at the Villa will explore the reefs and wrecks of the East End with the help of The Reef House’s experienced divemaster and highly regarded staff. These folks know the reef well, and they have years of experience in this area. If safety is a concern, fear not — these folks have seen it all, and they know exactly what you can expect.
Dive packages booked through Ocean Breeze Villa include three daily dives and an optional night dive if the weather cooperates. The Reef House also offers our guests the use of their tidal pool, which is a bit bigger than ours and is ideal for just soaking and sunning. But, lots of small fish find their way into the pool — it’s a great place for beginner snorkelers to get acclimated to the activity.
Dive 'the wall' with the most experienced outfitter in the area
And, of course, divers using The Reef House have direct access to “the wall,” one of the most renowned underwater features in the Caribbean. It's a steep drop-off from the shallow beach flats into the blue water — it’s right off the shared dock that sits between the Villa and The Reef House. Here, you’ll see a mix of pelagic, deep-sea fish that move into the shallows to feed, as well as tropical reef fish that light up any camera viewfinder. It’s a great place for novice scuba divers to visit on their first dive or two.
We have a great relationship with The Reef House, and we can’t recommend the establishment enough. And it’s not just a diving outfitter. The Reef House is also a lodging establishment and it has one of the funkiest and homiest little beach bars and restaurants in Roatan. Guests who want to socialize with the locals and the expats of the East End need only wander a few dozen yards next door where the fun starts each evening. And, on some nights, the bar will also have live music.
Love thy neighbor
We love The Reef House, largely because they subscribe to the same warm and hospitable attitude that’s prominent all over Oak Ridge and the East End. So, the next time time you
come and stay with us, make sure you pay the folks at The Reef House a visit. Whether you’re taking a dive or just having a rum and Coke, it’s a worthwhile stop.
