Instant Reader Report
on Anthony's Key Resort / [same] in
Honduras / Roatan Island on
2003/01
by
Henry Ziller , CO, U.S.A
Report Number 030916105600594

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Dive Conditions

Depth and time or your computer 130 feet max.  

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Overall Rating

Good - Boats (9) are all in excellent condition with heads on all, separate
camera rinse, water for drinking.  Short boat ride to dive sites (They
return to the dock after dives to refill the same tank you just
used)unless the site is on the south side, but some of the best sites are
on the south side.  There was some slight current on only a few dives. 
You do a checkout dive, flood and clear mask and retreive regulator off
the boat while at the dock.  Free bouancy control lessons are offered
daily.  Swimming with sharks and dolphins are offered for a price.  The
dolphin show, horse back riding, bicycles are all free. Since the ocean
was extremely rough on the North side we were transported by bus to the
South side for diving and unfortunately missed three afternoon dives and
two night dives (They include 3 dives a day, plus two night dives in the
standard package).  The storm also stopped all shore diving because it to
is on the North side.  The rooms (Cabanas) are well arranged, but only
have the necessities, bed and bathroom with shower, but what else do you
really need?  There are some with A/C, but we chose one without.  We feel
it is too dehydrating and the breeze is always there.  Maybe not in the
Summer months though.  They take you and your bags follow by boat to the
island, a 30 second ride in an open sciff. Take an umbrella or waterproof
jacket, we had disposable plastic panchos and everyone asked us where they
could obtain one.  We bought them at home for a dollar. The night life at
the bar was great, although it would be nice to bring them a cd or two as
they have a limited selection.  The large screen TV does not always get
good reception. The water is safe to drink.  There is not much to go to
town for, but a cab will take you there and they are always available at
the resort.
Bad - Unfortunately the week we chose was a rainy week and the airport was
shutdown for a couple days when our trip ended.  We ended up staying 9
nights instead of 7.   Small planes can get in and out, but the large jets
cannot.  Anthony's Key Resort was fantastic in accomodating our extra
nights and days.  There was no charge for the extra days and this was all
inclusive.  Other resorts did charge for the extra days. We (My wife) got
about 20 bites from no-see-ums, but I only got a few.  I used the Cactus
Juice.  We had no mosquito bites. We opted not to take malaria prevention.
  

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