Blue Island Divers is a boutique, family-owned dive center offering top-tier VIP service to every guest. Here at our Roatan dive center, guests enjoy small group diving, scuba certification courses, snorkeling trips, private boat charters, gear sales & rentals, and onsite dive resort accommodation. Our friendly team will welcome you like family from the moment you arrive, striving to help make your Roatan dive vacation truly special. We are located right on the beach in Sandy Bay, Roatan, with over a hundred dive sites only minutes away from our dive center. Whether you are a seasoned diver looking to see the best Roatan reef diving has to offer, getting certified for the first time, or simply in search of a comfortable beachside casita to make your home away from home, Blue Island Divers has something for you!
About Us
ABOUT BLUE ISLAND DIVERS: ROATAN DIVE RESORT
LOCATION IN SANDY BAY, ROATAN
Blue Island Divers is located in Sandy Bay, Roatan, just 15 minutes by car from Roatan RTB International Airport, and 15 minutes by car to the West End shopping and restaurant district. Nestled between mangroves, jungle flora, and our own private beach, you’ll be able to kick back and relax. Here, you can fall asleep to the serene sounds of waves and the birds, instead of West End club music and partiers.
To get here, hail a taxi at the airport and tell them “Blue Island Divers” in Sandy Bay. Located near the BIP Petrol Station. Or book your transportation with us, and we will be happy to welcome you at the airport.
DIVE CENTER FACILITIES
- Four well-appointed casita apartments for up to 15 guests.
- Beach bar serving up beer, soda, and a wide variety of tropical cocktails.
- Full service dive shop and gift shop.
- SSI credentialed instructors. (SSI Dive Resort #750410)
- Compressor room offering Air and Nitrox fills.
- Snorkeling and recreational diving gear rental available in trip ($5 per day or $50 per week), dive, and course costs (additional charge for specialized equipment like night dive torches, dive computers).
- Two 25 foot, fiberglass dive boats with 200HP outboard engines, for maximum 8 divers or 12 snorkelers.
- Private beach with loungers, picnic tables, and hammocks.
- Dive deck social area with free coffee and water, and games to keep you busy and smiling between dives or as the sun sets (darts, ring toss, mini-cornhole, and more).
- Kayak rentals available to rent by the day or hourly (free for dive resort guests.)
Scuba Dive Roatan: Your Vacation Starts Here
Stay and dive at Blue Island Divers in Roatan!
WELCOME, GET TO KNOW US AND OUR CREW!
The team at Blue Island Divers offers excellent service and positive vibes. Our experienced dive guides, dive instructors, boat captains and office team is here to make your Roatan dive vacation truly special.
Zamir Quioto
Lead Boat Captain
Armondo Chacon
SSI Instructor
Carmen Ruiz
SSI Instructor
Elton Greenwood
Boat Captain
Gris Zaldivar
Customer Relations
Carly White
Owner/Divemaster, and Guest Services Coordinator
Eric D. White
Owner/SSI Instructor
Hear From Previous Guests!
My wife and I just returned from a one week dive trip with friends. This was my wife’s first trip since receiving her open water certification this spring. Everyone associated with the dive center was amazing and ensured that our time spent diving was safe, fun, and absolutely stunning. Captain Samir, was fun while being very professional, dive leader Carmen was a fantastic guide on the reef and made both my wife and I feel comfortable and safe on all of our dives. Dive leaders Daniel and Javiera were also excellent when they led dives. The lodging manager, Gris, made sure we had everything we needed and made great after dive cocktails in the afternoon. Everyone who loves to dive should spend time diving on Roatan. When planning a trip, Blue Island Divers will ensure that your time spent diving is the best it can be. We can’t wait to return.
Choosing B.I.D. As my initial training site was one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long time!! The staff were amazing! Eric provided great communication throughout the course. Mica was very thorough with her instructions and crystal clear with what she expected from me. Everyone (Grace, Zamir, Stephen, Carmen, Ivan) pitched in to make this experience unforgettable.
I visited West End and West Bay during my trip. And I am glad that I chose B.I.D. Sandy Bay. I will definitely return to dive here
Great scuba diving experience in a quiet, peaceful and tourist free environment!
I did the SSI open water course. You learn so much it could be a bit overwhelming, but the staff are so professional, patient, and they have your safety their highest priority, they make it fun and enjoyable. The sights where they take you are incredible
I did my SSI open water endorsement with Blue Water Divers Feb 14 /2026.
What an incredible experience for me at age 67! Armando is an “incredible” instructor who made me feel safe & calm during the entire course! I can’t thank Blue Water Divers enough!! Thanks James 🇨🇦
We stayed and dove with Blue Island Divers (BID) in early January 2026. Everything was just as promised by BID. The staff were all very good and helpful, management was accessible, and the property was very tidy. The accommodations were nice and just what we needed. I found the bed to be very comfortable. The location was fantastic and the access to the reef was excellent--we rarely spent more than 10 minutes going to our dive site. The boat capitans and dive masters were awesome and interesting people! It was also not far from town so we could dive in the morning and explore in the afternoon very easily by taking a taxi into town.
There is a restaurant just by the BID location which is run by really nice and interesting people and their food is very good.
I would definitely stay and dive with BID again!
We booked a single dive as we were in port on a cruise ship and that’s all our schedule allowed for. The staff here was amazing! The beach is super clean and the dive center was clean, welcoming and comfortable.
Our dive master Armando was fabulous! I’m a fairly new diver and he gave me some great advice and tips to work on. The reef was beautiful. He even took some underwater pictures and shared them with us!
I did not stay in a room here, but the grounds are very clean and organized. The staff is safety conscious and very professional. I completed my deep specialty with them. Received top notch instructions. Got good feedback from my instructor Carmen.
My husband, 11-year-old son, and I chose Blue Island Divers for our snorkeling excursion in Roatan, and we couldn’t have made a better choice!
Our guide, Paco, was incredible!! So knowledgeable about all of the marine life and sea creatures, and he made sure we felt completely comfortable and safe the entire time. He pointed out so many amazing things we would have never noticed on our own and really made the experience unforgettable.
Alton, our boat driver, took us to some of the most beautiful reef sites the island has to offer. Truly breathtaking spots that felt untouched and vibrant.
The entire experience felt more personal, relaxed, and authentic than the typical tourist excursions.Highly recommend Blue Island Divers, we’ll absolutely be back next time we’re in Roatan!
My wife and I did not stay here, but came as casual divers. This is a very well-run business, providing all relevant information on their website, having comfortable facilities, and excellent attention from owners and staff. Location and access to water is a great feature. We enjoyed our dives there, and highly recommend it.
Caring. Very thorough dive instructor introduced one of our party to scuba diving would definitely recommend.
We are spoiled with this find! Top notch service by all the staff - special shout out to Dive Master Daniel & Captain Samir! The dives are amazing in Roatan but your dive master and captain can make all the difference. Each dive was unique and gave us a well rounded adventure throughout our time here. This is our second year in a row with Blue Island Divers and will be hard to go any place else. Highly recommend!!!
Amazing team at Blue Island Divers in Roatan. Two years in a row diving with them and every dive was unique and memorable.
We had the best time at Blue Island Divers. The rooms were way better than I thought they were going to be. Diving was amazing. Carmen and Daniel were delightful. We are already planning for our next trip back. Samir’s singing was the best.
Lovely, quiet getaway for taking in few days of diving before headed home. Comfortable little cabins in a romantic setting. Cute little bar with great views, and access to some amazing dives. Including the Odyssey which is only 5 minutes away. Can't think of a better way to wrap up our trip. The frozen diver, is a blended mojito with coconut cream, Yum! A wonderful accompaniment to a beautiful sunset and a few games of chess.
In early December 2023, we stayed at Blue Island Divers in a cozy condo called Casita Azul for twelve days. It had everything we needed - a small kitchen, a nice shower, and a big comfortable bed. Gris, the office manager, was always there to help us with any questions or needs. The place also had a good restaurant called "Thirsty Bar & Restaurant" and a bar inside the dive shop where Gris made awesome drinks for us.
The diving experience was amazing! Carmen and Dani did a great job showing us everything you can find underwater, especially the tiny creatures that are hard to spot for beginners. Our Captain, Zamir, made sure everyone stayed safe and kept the mood light with his jokes. The fun vibe on the boat made every trip awesome.
We highly recommend staying at Blue Island Divers.
Why Blue Island?
Fun dives arranged for certified divers, grouped by skill level
Scuba diving certification courses available
Snorkeling and island tours offered
Over 10 years of experience in the scuba diving industry
More than 20 years of certification
Family-owned and operated
