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Dive Review of Fantasy Island in
Honduras/Roatan

Fantasy Island, Jan, 2005,

by Christopher Kenney, NB, Canada . Report 2168.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 3 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 4 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments Overall we had a great time. The diving was as open or as restricted as you wanted it to be. There were ample oppurtunites to do 3 or 4 dives per day off the boat and as many as you wanted from shore. The shore dive from the gazebo is a must do especially at night. The resort is clean with good service. The waiters and barstaff are overworked so you might have to wait a little for a drink but be patient, you're on vacation, or get it yourself. The room we were in was fantastic but we did talk to a few others who found there rooms were looking a little dated. Rooms near the dive shop are noisy (compressors runs all the time).This is a great location for people who want to eat, sleep & dive. However if you are interested in non-diving side excursions, they few we tried we found overpriced and lame. Bring bug dope that is easy to apply, you will be apllying it alot.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Antigua, Florida, Cuba.
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 76-78°F / 24-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 80-120 Ft/ 24-37 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions First two dives kept a close eye on everyone. After knowing your diving ability, stay within sight of the group and dive with your buddy.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics 2 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities 4 stars
UW Photo Comments Separate rinse tanks on all boats and back at the dock. No table on the boat however. There was a good facility on site, however if you need repairs or quick fix you had better be self reliant. Divemasters were very accomodating for UWP's pointing stuff out if desired and left alone if desired. Macro and close up photgraphy fantastic. The seahorses are amazing!
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