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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.

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Hours Today: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Carretera Pavimentada Principal | Bananarama Dr., West Bay, Roatan, Honduras

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iTorch

Toronto, Canada

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Reviewed yesterday

Always great

Been diving Roatan since 2008. Spent a couple trips checking out different dive operators over the years and Bananarama is still the best around!! Great staff small boats great service and awesome value. Marco runs a fantastic operation and we always enjoy our time with...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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DOCanada

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Reviewed 6 days ago

Great Diving experience!

Marco runs a fantastic, highly competent, and safety oriented operation. The Dive Masters and boat crews provide an excellent small group experience, with plenty of individual attention, making it easy to relax and enjoy the beautiful sights and surroundings with confidence. Truly a gold standard...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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DylanRegan

Aspen, Colorado

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Reviewed 1 week ago

Bananarama Dive Shop is still the Best!

We've been Diving in Roatan for 15 years now and Bananarama Dive Shop is still the best that the Island has to offer. Amazing Crew, small groups and individual attention on spectacular dives right off shore. We've dove all over the Caribbean and Roatan is...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank DylanRegan

Thank you Dylan . It was such a treat after some years to have you all back to dive with us again . We love sharing the beauty that still exists in Roatan's reef system . We do hope you and the family will join...More

nal768

Montreal, Canada

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A great dive shop

This dive shop was great! My boyfriend did his open water and the instructor, Andrea, was great, she was patient and helpful and make sur he would be confortable under water. The divemaster are also nice and know their site. Even though the temperature was...More

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Thank you Nal .We are glad you enjoyed the time here with us .We appreciate the patience and understanding of our dedication to giving the best dive with the conditions of the day . We hope soon you both can return and with more sun...More

Excursion51671239287

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A super great dive shop!

We have used this dive shop twice and we love them!!!! They were prepared for us, we went out in two groups to accommodate people taking care of our young children! They are very professional and very friendly as well!

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Excursion51671239287

We appreciate your commentary Excursion :) I was our pleasure accommodating your group and we hope you all can come back for a longer stay next time . Thank you very Much

Eric F

2

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Eric

I’ve been a scuba instructor for 18 years. Traveled and have led trips all over the world. I was diving there for fun in November. I know a special combination of diving/ staff and accommodations when I see it. Off the charts on all !...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Eric F

Truly a pleasure diving with you Eric . We hope soon you get back for more fun and awesome dives Cheers

Valerie H

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great people, Glorious reef, Gobs of fun.

I had a wonderful experience diving with Bananarama last week. I logged 10 dives and each one was incredible. Yes, they have the advantage of being located just minutes off of a beautiful reef vibrant with hydrocorals, gorgonians, stony corals, black corals and animals. The...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Valerie H

Very awesome commentary Valerie .We loved having you and your appreciation of the incredible underwater environment of Roatan .Thank you as well for noticing the care that is put into dive planning and the diversity that is available here in such a close proximity to...More

Sébastien L

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great diving, great people, easy and secure fun

Went to Banarama early November 2018 with my girlfriend who never dove before. She loved her teacher and passed her open water licence and i really enjoyed diving with Martin, the dive master present at this time. Kind of a free and spontaneous aventure and...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Sébastien L

Thank you Sebastien . We had a great time diving with you and your girlfriend .We really appreciate your enjoyment of diving with us .Please let us know next time what we can do to improve your experience even more to the 5 star level...More

bananaramabob

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

BANANARAMA DIVE SHOP

I’ve dove multiple places in the Caribbean. Mexico,Bahamas , Curaçao etc. Bananarama dive shop from top to bottom is the BEST! ANYWHERE! Marco,Yumi,Lanita,Zoey,Andrea,Bryan,Michael,and Martin make up a team that is professional and skilled to give you the best dive experience ever. This October was my...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank bananaramabob

We really appreciate you commentary and YES It was an awesome time at the Seamounts .Super sweet . It was one of our more tranquil weeks as well to do some more slow motion photography dives :) Always a treat for us to have friends...More

Mark M

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Excellent time at Bananarama

I don't normally write reviews but these guys deserve one they were so good. For context I am a dive professional at a dive shop/hotel in the FL Keys so I have some experience at this. From the time we arrived the service was excellent....More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Mark M

It was a treat for us to be able to share the amazing reef system here in Roatan with you , We also love taking our fellow instructors around with us . The proximity of the dive sites, and diversity all with a very short...More

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JennNutting

what type of boats do they have for diving? is it easy to get back into the boat? ladder or platform??

February 1, 2017|

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I posted a pic of the boats in the reviews of the dive center, as I can't find a spot to post the pic here. Hope the info helps!! Great staff and crew there!!

RedDevilScuba

Hi I am a fully fledged dive store in Canada who runs trips to the caribbean I have 7 divers plus myself and was wondering what the cost of a dive package for 5- 2 tank morning dives and a night dive would be and would I be free or discounted.? Look forward to your quick reply Gary Smith

November 5, 2015|

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I don't work for Bananarama so I can't answer your question about what they could do for you and your group. You need to contact Marco at the dive shop through their website. I think they have a contact us form on the Dive... More

Gina B

I am looking to get scuba certified then dive. Can this be done there at the dive shop. Or do uou have to come certified. Thanks gina

September 29, 2015|

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Yes, you have no worries with them - they will teach you and then practice with you and then take you for a great adventure. I recommend them very highly!

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