Coconut Tree Divers
Coconut Tree Divers
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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BEST location in West End, Coconut Tree Divers is the Premier award winning PADI IDC Center on the island of Roatan. Proudly the ONLY dive center to offer IDC, Technical, Sidemount, Rebreather support, & Divemaster internship programs. The shop offers four daily dives: the morning boat leaves at 9:00 AM for two dives and returns at around 12:30 PM. The afternoon dives go out at 1:00 and 2.30 respectively. Night dives are available every Tuesday and Thursday. The shop's second boat, Pot Licker, is dedicated for cruise ship visitors on various cruise ship schedules. The shop's friendly, experienced staff will guide you through the various dive sites in Roatan's reef system. We have a variety of different size tanks to offer, as well as many DIN tanks if needed. Nitrox and Trimix fills are also available with our Oxygen clean Haskel booster pump. Snorkelers and Cruiseship guests are also welcome.
West End, Honduras
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Carlb
3 contributions
Nov 2022
The family visited Roatan on a Royal Caribbean cruise in November 2022. Gay assisted greatly with the arrangements; her email communication was prompt and precise. We were greeted by Murphy who transported us from the cruise pier to Coconut Tree Dive shop. Upon arrival at the dive shop the staff was warm and welcoming.
My wife, sister and our three boys went snorkeling at the reef and had a fantastic time; watching the abundant sea life in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Unlike the other snorkeling vessels we passed that were filled to capacity, our group had a very intimate and enjoyable experience. They had the entire snorkeling area around our boat to themselves. My sister who has a fear of underwater sea life was at total peace and felt extremely secure in the hands of the Coconut Tree team.
I had the opportunity to do 2 dives with our Dive Master Thibault, who was very accommodating and ensured the all divers were at ease for a pleasurable diving experience. Thibault was very responsive and shared his knowledge of various sea life with the other divers as toured the reefs. The family had sufficient time to do some shopping at the cruise ship pier before the ship departed.
I would recommend diving and snorkeling with the Coconut Tree team.
My wife, sister and our three boys went snorkeling at the reef and had a fantastic time; watching the abundant sea life in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Unlike the other snorkeling vessels we passed that were filled to capacity, our group had a very intimate and enjoyable experience. They had the entire snorkeling area around our boat to themselves. My sister who has a fear of underwater sea life was at total peace and felt extremely secure in the hands of the Coconut Tree team.
I had the opportunity to do 2 dives with our Dive Master Thibault, who was very accommodating and ensured the all divers were at ease for a pleasurable diving experience. Thibault was very responsive and shared his knowledge of various sea life with the other divers as toured the reefs. The family had sufficient time to do some shopping at the cruise ship pier before the ship departed.
I would recommend diving and snorkeling with the Coconut Tree team.
Written December 3, 2022
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We are glad your family enjoyed your short time on Roatan with us! We look forward to seeing you on your next trip!
Best Regards
The Coconut Tree Crew
Written December 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Yousef Alowayed
Cambridge, MA44 contributions
Nov 2022
Beautiful reefs, new equipment for rental, quick responses to questions, and cheerful staff.
My wife and I came to Roatan as part of a Virgin Voyages cruise. We booked a 2-tank dive for 110$ per person which included transportation directly from the port of Roatan to the dive shop. Murphy droves us the 10~15mins to the dive center and took us back to port once we were done. Riley, the manager, was quick to respond to our emails and coordinated the transportation even after our ship was delayed. Juan was a great dive master; he set us up with equipment that fits, gave us clear per-dive instructions, and was attentive underwater. Juan even took us through some cool swim-throughs. The dive shop sits on the beach which meant we could snorkel before/after the dive if we wanted. There are also many restaurants and shop along the road and we walked to grab a snack after the dive.
We are definitely excited to come back again for more dives!
My wife and I came to Roatan as part of a Virgin Voyages cruise. We booked a 2-tank dive for 110$ per person which included transportation directly from the port of Roatan to the dive shop. Murphy droves us the 10~15mins to the dive center and took us back to port once we were done. Riley, the manager, was quick to respond to our emails and coordinated the transportation even after our ship was delayed. Juan was a great dive master; he set us up with equipment that fits, gave us clear per-dive instructions, and was attentive underwater. Juan even took us through some cool swim-throughs. The dive shop sits on the beach which meant we could snorkel before/after the dive if we wanted. There are also many restaurants and shop along the road and we walked to grab a snack after the dive.
We are definitely excited to come back again for more dives!
Written November 25, 2022
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Hi Yousef!
We are glad that you enjoyed your time here at CTD. Looking forward to seeing you next time!
Best Regards
The Coconut Tree Crew
Written December 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Elena K
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
I came here with my boyfriend to take our Advanced Open Water Certification. Everyone at the facility was so knowledgeable, professional and truly loved what they did. Juan was our instructor, and he was just wonderful. He was so much fun and we really felt like we learned a lot. I would highly recommend Coconut Diver to come learn or just to go diving with!
Written February 10, 2024
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Matt G
9 contributions
Apr 2022
My girlfriend and I traveled to Roatan specifically to complete our open water certifications. Oddly enough this shop was suggested to us by word of mouth while back in Canada and it did not disappoint.
Location:
Half moon bay is, you guessed it, shaped like a half moon on the west side of the Island. Roatan doesn't have addresses so you learn to navigate by buildings and landmarks. Just remember that the shop is located in "West End" if you're taking a taxi there. The bay is sheltered from the waves and an excellent place to relax on the sandy beach, go for a swim, snorkel the shallow reefs, and eat at a variety of restaurants and food stands. If you stay close by (as we did with Mame Trees - review coming later) you really don't need to go anywhere else.
Shop:
The dive shop is across the street from the bay. There are tables to work from, ample seating, bathroom, outdoor shower, and all the other amenities you would expect. It's clean, comfortable and can accommodate a surprising large amount of people. You will find it busy with new divers undergoing training, certified divers providing guided tours, dive masters and open water dive instructors undergoing training, tec divers and more. There is a convenience store on one side and a food stand with delicious local eats on the other.
The staff:
As anyone knows the most important part of any business/organization is the people. This in my opinion is what makes Coconut Tree Divers special.
Right from the start you feel welcomed and relaxed. There is a family atmosphere that emanates throughout the place. Whether they are busy teaching a class, getting divers geared up for the next boat, or relaxing having a post dive beverage, it's always the same, super chill and welcoming. Don't let the chill/relaxed demeanor take away from their professionalism, on the contrary; every member of the Coconut Tree team is extremely knowledgeable and professional, safety is never overlooked.
Shout outs:
Gay, your are such a positive force. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you.
Alex and Monty, hope to see you again when we're ready to venture into photography and Tec.
Riley, you're a fantastic instructor, we appreciated your calm knowledgeable approach. You took the time to answer all our questions and always made us feel safe.
Axle (DMT), thanks for all the tips and for getting my fin ;)
To the remaining instructors, guides, boat captains, we can't wait to dive with you again.
If you read this entire post then seriously, do yourself a favor, dive with Coconut Tree. If you're still not sure, just walk up the stairs, introduce yourself, grab a cup of coffee and go from there, you will not be disappointed.
Location:
Half moon bay is, you guessed it, shaped like a half moon on the west side of the Island. Roatan doesn't have addresses so you learn to navigate by buildings and landmarks. Just remember that the shop is located in "West End" if you're taking a taxi there. The bay is sheltered from the waves and an excellent place to relax on the sandy beach, go for a swim, snorkel the shallow reefs, and eat at a variety of restaurants and food stands. If you stay close by (as we did with Mame Trees - review coming later) you really don't need to go anywhere else.
Shop:
The dive shop is across the street from the bay. There are tables to work from, ample seating, bathroom, outdoor shower, and all the other amenities you would expect. It's clean, comfortable and can accommodate a surprising large amount of people. You will find it busy with new divers undergoing training, certified divers providing guided tours, dive masters and open water dive instructors undergoing training, tec divers and more. There is a convenience store on one side and a food stand with delicious local eats on the other.
The staff:
As anyone knows the most important part of any business/organization is the people. This in my opinion is what makes Coconut Tree Divers special.
Right from the start you feel welcomed and relaxed. There is a family atmosphere that emanates throughout the place. Whether they are busy teaching a class, getting divers geared up for the next boat, or relaxing having a post dive beverage, it's always the same, super chill and welcoming. Don't let the chill/relaxed demeanor take away from their professionalism, on the contrary; every member of the Coconut Tree team is extremely knowledgeable and professional, safety is never overlooked.
Shout outs:
Gay, your are such a positive force. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you.
Alex and Monty, hope to see you again when we're ready to venture into photography and Tec.
Riley, you're a fantastic instructor, we appreciated your calm knowledgeable approach. You took the time to answer all our questions and always made us feel safe.
Axle (DMT), thanks for all the tips and for getting my fin ;)
To the remaining instructors, guides, boat captains, we can't wait to dive with you again.
If you read this entire post then seriously, do yourself a favor, dive with Coconut Tree. If you're still not sure, just walk up the stairs, introduce yourself, grab a cup of coffee and go from there, you will not be disappointed.
Written April 10, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the kind words Matt, it was such a pleasure to meet you and Zuzi, finally (LOL) and introduce you to the underwater world. thanks for taking the time to wrote us a review. Hope to see you back one day.
Written July 16, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jonathan Palencia
Tegucigalpa, Honduras2 contributions
Apr 2023
Awesome place! We booked to practice and get educated to earn the "Scuba Diver" certificate, which btw, also credits you towards the PADI OpenWater certificate!
We didn't have any equipment at all, but they offered us theirs to borrow and just like that, we were ready for the first class.
Instructor speaks both english and spanish, fluently, to ensure you learn all instructions clearly in the language you're more comfortable with.
You will be trained in a safe confined water area, and the instructor will guide you step by step, all the way. Checking in each step that you understood completely and are capable of replicating the skills demonstrated. If you fail, worry not, just try again. Practice makes perfect. – The whole time, we felt very safe, so fear not... you're in good hands.
And of course, the location, ahhh the location, just awesome. It's in a perfect spot, literally in front of the beach. ✨
We didn't have any equipment at all, but they offered us theirs to borrow and just like that, we were ready for the first class.
Instructor speaks both english and spanish, fluently, to ensure you learn all instructions clearly in the language you're more comfortable with.
You will be trained in a safe confined water area, and the instructor will guide you step by step, all the way. Checking in each step that you understood completely and are capable of replicating the skills demonstrated. If you fail, worry not, just try again. Practice makes perfect. – The whole time, we felt very safe, so fear not... you're in good hands.
And of course, the location, ahhh the location, just awesome. It's in a perfect spot, literally in front of the beach. ✨
Written April 13, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bill
United States6 contributions
Feb 2023
Alex the photo pro is not only a great under water photographer, she is also an excellent teacher.
I am a clutz when it comes to cameras. I had my Olympus tg6 over two years and could never get any kind of a decent photo unless I was on automatic. Without judgement but with kindness and understanding Alex taught me how use the different settings subsequently directed me on a path to become much better at taking underwater photos.
I would highly recommend coconut tree divers and especially Alex.
I am a clutz when it comes to cameras. I had my Olympus tg6 over two years and could never get any kind of a decent photo unless I was on automatic. Without judgement but with kindness and understanding Alex taught me how use the different settings subsequently directed me on a path to become much better at taking underwater photos.
I would highly recommend coconut tree divers and especially Alex.
Written February 11, 2023
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james P
Guildford, UK6 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We were on a whistle stop tour ( part of a cruise due to time and money constraints) and wanted a good dive. Coconut Tree Divers were very helpful from the planning of the dive before we left the UK (via prompt emails) until the end of the day and getting us back to the cruise ship on time.
It was a very well organised dive trip from start to finish and the diving was excellent
It was a very well organised dive trip from start to finish and the diving was excellent
Written January 4, 2024
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Jonathan R
29 contributions
Feb 2020
I booked a solo trip to Roatan on a whim and booked with Coconut Tree Divers. I used their recommendations for places to stay and eat. I originally booked a 10 dive with nitrox package but ended up adding additional dives. I can't say enough good things about this dive shop. They really make you feel at home. It's an extremely friendly atmosphere from the shop to the boat. All the dive masters, Cruz, Tina, Shane, Aaron, Rachel, and Denver the boat captain, as well as the divemaster trainees, did an extraordinarily great job. Gay was a pleasure to deal with and always there to answer any questions. From day 1 she made sure I was introduced to everyone. I will say there was a very difficult guest onboard the 1st half of the week, that failed to listen to the dive plan and the dive masters did a phenomenal job dealing with that one person, but it didn't ruin the experience for everyone. It was also nice since there were several divemaster trainees (Olivia/Paul/ Rob/ Mateo) they could tend to divers that needed extra assistance. The boat had fresh water on it and a boat briefing of emergency equipment was given. There was plenty of room for a lot of divers, but the divemaster to guest ratio was always low. The divemasters knew the dive sites and briefed them well. The boat was an easy giant stride into the water and easy to get back on. The dive sites are loaded with great coral and lots of fish it's definitely a healthy reef. If you're going to come to Roatan, I'd definitely book with Coconut Tree Divers. I know I will be back.
Written February 14, 2020
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WayneH_YYJ_CA
Victoria, Canada10 contributions
Jan 2020
Coconut Tress Divers is, the only diving facility in my travels around the world that I ever had a sense of loyalty with and the first facility I had ever book a return visit to.
• Driving force, everybody return safely after a great diving adventure, the money just pays the bills.
• From the start, I was given my own gear and locker for the duration of my stay.
• Within 48 hours, people were greeting my wife and me by name, at the facility and on the street.
• My top four diving experiences ever and I very much enjoyed the other fourteen as well.
• For the two courses I decided to take during my stay, I was provided with, one on one instruction.
• They got to know what diving experiences I enjoyed and did their best to accommodate.
• Based on experience, ability and task, small groups are made up to ensure the best experience.
• A hundred plus of the nicest diving spots to choose from, just minutes from their location.
• They went out of their way to spot and assist anyone having the slightest challenges with their diving. In my case, my gear had altered, which affected my buoyancy and body angle. It was noticed and rectified at the beginning of the next dive.
$$$ DOLLAR STORE $$$ – Coconut Tress Divers are big supporters of local schools. So if you happen to visit a dollar store before you come, all supplies are needed and very much appreciated.
Special thanks to; Gay Ted and Rachel
Wayne Hollohan
Victoria BC Canada
• Driving force, everybody return safely after a great diving adventure, the money just pays the bills.
• From the start, I was given my own gear and locker for the duration of my stay.
• Within 48 hours, people were greeting my wife and me by name, at the facility and on the street.
• My top four diving experiences ever and I very much enjoyed the other fourteen as well.
• For the two courses I decided to take during my stay, I was provided with, one on one instruction.
• They got to know what diving experiences I enjoyed and did their best to accommodate.
• Based on experience, ability and task, small groups are made up to ensure the best experience.
• A hundred plus of the nicest diving spots to choose from, just minutes from their location.
• They went out of their way to spot and assist anyone having the slightest challenges with their diving. In my case, my gear had altered, which affected my buoyancy and body angle. It was noticed and rectified at the beginning of the next dive.
$$$ DOLLAR STORE $$$ – Coconut Tress Divers are big supporters of local schools. So if you happen to visit a dollar store before you come, all supplies are needed and very much appreciated.
Special thanks to; Gay Ted and Rachel
Wayne Hollohan
Victoria BC Canada
Written February 9, 2020
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Cassidy W
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada3 contributions
May 2019
I spent 5 weeks at Coconut Tree Divers getting both my rescue diver, dive masters and side mount. The dive centre is incredibly professional through top of the line customer service and exceptional diving within a 10-20 minute boat drive. I could not have been happier with the dive master training I received as they continuously challenged you to be a better diver and provided a hands on experience by working in the shop. Coconut tree creates a friendly environment the second you walk into the shop and makes it hard to leave, especially after a post dive Salva Vida on the deck. I could not recommend a better dive shop to get any level of diving certification and also to have a fun filled dive trip with.
Written January 30, 2020
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Thanks for the review, it was great having you here for the duration of your Divemaster course, we enjoyed your enthusiasm and professionalism. Hope all is well.
Written February 8, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
do they pick you up from Carnival cruise terminal? is the transportation included in posted prices or do you have to pay extra?
Written December 6, 2019
I didn't go with a cruise line & so can't answer that
But they do have a facebook page & so you could message them and ask if it's possible
My bet is that they would arrange it with you somehow
Written December 6, 2019
hola como estas?
veo que sos de los que hace menos que estuviste en roatan
queria consultarte si estas al tanto, si se puede hacer buceo por un dia?
de esos cursos de principiantes que te dan en unas horas y solo te sumergis 6 metro abajo..?
ya que no somos certificadas pero queremos hacer buceo...y en punta cana hemos hecho de este estilo.
muchas gracias!
Written February 5, 2018
Hola
¡Gracias por el mensagel! Hay pocos lugares en el mundo mejores que Roatán cuando se trata de explorar el buceo por primera vez. Nuestra visibilidad excepcional y nuestros preciosos arrecifes son perfectos para principiantes y avanzados.
El costo del curso Discover Scuba es de $ 100 por persona. Esto incluye una sesión académica que detalla los conceptos básicos de buceo. Seguimos esto con una sesión de aguas poco profundas en las aguas cristalinas de la bahía justo en frente de la tienda de buceo. Aquí aprendes las cuatro habilidades básicas de buceo. Cuando nuestro instructor está contento con su progreso, está en nuestro bote y listo para explorar los abundantes arrecifes a 40 pies. Amable, profesional y seguro, nuestros instructores van más allá para hacer de su inmersión una experiencia que recordará para siempre. Para reservar espacio, tomamos un depósito de $ 30 a pagar a través de Paypal. Avíseme cuando esté listo para reservar y le enviaré una solicitud de dinero.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o si necesita más información, no dude en enviarnos otro correo electrónico o llámenos al (813) 964 7214. Además, puede visitar nuestro sitio web y vea cientos de críticas positivas sobre nuestra tienda en Trip Advisor.
¡Gracias por apoyar a Roatan y por considerar explorar lo mejor de lo que tenemos para ofrecer!
Written February 6, 2018
Hi, it certainly is child friendly island and scuba diving shop. Hope this helps
Written March 23, 2018
There is the option about having a fan or a/c in the room. For July to september. Do I really need a/c?
Written April 18, 2017
Yes, there is an option of shutting off the a/c unit, its a personal choice and you just have to ask. However the cabins have both fan and a/c as well as our classroom.
Written April 18, 2017
What cruise line were you on? as we are going in Sept and looking for a company to dive. Are you certified? We are not yet but have done 3 dives as beginners.
Written February 17, 2017
Carnival cruise. When I did the dive I wasn't certified.
Written April 8, 2017
hi ill be in roatan the 1 of feb ,for two weeks ,staying at fosters bay hotel are you near there ? and what can i expect to see at that time ? and how is the viz thanks ill look forward to diving with you .happy new year .
Written January 1, 2017
You should have visibility of around 100'. Lot of sea life and reefs, you will love it
Written January 2, 2017
rrangel445
Panama City, Panama
Me gustaría reservar un tour de snorkeling con ustedes. Somos tres personas, estaremos en Roatan en noviembre y queremos saber horarios, costos, itinerario, etc.
Written September 20, 2016
Will be coming by cruise ship to take a scuba class who and how much should I give a gratuity to? , IE van driver that picks me up, the instructor, the dive captain and what is a fair tip?
Written August 4, 2016
We gave our dive master $20. Which went into a kitty to split between all parties. We thought that was fair, but that is just our take on it.
Written August 6, 2016
I am trying to make a reservation prior to my arrival. The shop is telling me that the only payment type they accept is PayPal. Is this what other guests have experienced?
Written July 25, 2016
Paid with PayPal. Safe, easy and no card numbers floating around on the internet. All businesses should use it.
Written July 26, 2016
Also from max, fl and we are on Royal crib in December 16. Do you come to pick up at port? Instructor (padi)
How do we contact you?
Written July 2, 2016
They are very responsive to email, you might want to ask questions via the "contact us" form on their site.
Written July 2, 2016
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