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Bananarama Dive Center

Carretera Pavimentada Principal, West Bay, Honduras
727-564-9058
Ranked #2 of 12 tours in West Bay
5.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: Bananarama Dive Center offers the full range of diving activities on the worlds' second largest barrier reef. Experienced staff, small groups and the...... more » Owner description: Bananarama Dive Center offers the full range of diving activities on the worlds' second largest barrier reef. Experienced staff, small groups and the best dive sites make diving with Bananarama an unforgettable experience. « less
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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Dive Center is great. Things are run very smoothly. Boats are small which I prefer and some of the best boats I have been on. We had stormy weather for some of our dive days, but dives were not canceled. We went to other side of island and we were driven in a van to the other dock. We dove... More

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Houston, Tx
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7 reviews 7 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

My husband and I did our dive certification at Bananarama with Mal in March of 2011. He was extremely attentive, patient and thorough. Since then we have returned 3 seperate trips and completed 12 dives with them. There is always a dive master with you. We have gone with Martin, Marco and Mal, all of which are fantastic, and personable.... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

I had the greatest time diving with Kristian and Marco last week. Saw tons of sea life, even a reef shark on my last dive, amazing! Everyone was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I loved the small dive groups and only wish I had more time there and I can't wait to go back! More

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Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Banarama's dive masters, ship captains, and management staff were all wonderfully accommodating. My wife and I haven't booked a 10-dive package since we earned our PADI certification in the Red Sea in 1996. Few other dive sites around the world seem worth it. Any doubt that the experience on Roatan would live up to our expectations was erased once we... More

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New York, NY
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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Although I was not enthralled with Bananarama as a resort, I can't say enough good things about the dive shop. I was there for a week and did my Advanced Open Water course with Martin. He was a wonderful instructor; friendly, knowlegeable, and very safety-minded. All of the staff members were friendly and helpful. The rental equipment was well looked... More

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Alberta
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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My son and daughter got their PADI certification through Banarama when we visited Roatan. They really enjoyed their instructor, Justin, and the fact that there was just the 2 of them. More

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SLC, UT
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4 reviews 4 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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I just got back from a short trip in Roaton. Although I did not stay at Bananarama we chose them as our dive shop. The shop was extremely busy while we were there but everything ran like clock work. The gear was newer and well maintained the boats are nice and clean. I was only able to do ten dives,... More

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Charlotte, NC
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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We just returned from our 4th dive vacation with Bananarama and we love it now as much as we did when we first went there. It was Semana Santa, which is Easter, and an incredibly busy time for Roatan. The shop was running 4 boats and the team there was working incredibly hard. We dove with Marco for 12 dives... More

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Thornton, Colorado
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
3
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My Wife and I just completed our Discover Diving lesson at this dive shop at the Bananaram Resort. All the instructors we came in contact with were very friendly, informative and knowledgable. Mal is the Dive Center Manager that greeted us our first day. His laid back persona made us feel comfortable and confident that his group would be able... More

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Fontana, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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person found this review helpful

This is a very professional dive operation. Staff was fantastic. I had the priviledge of diving with Mal, Marco, Martin, and Doreen. I primarily dove with Mal and Marco. Idid not get to dive with Sophia or Marco's daugter (didn't catch her name). They are very low key, not overly hovering. Their rules are pretty simple - let them know... More

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