FAQ

Wondering what to expect when you dive with Octopus Dive School? Take a look below to find out!

Our Equipment

We are pleased to offer quality equipment in excellent condition to any divers that do not have their own gear. We carry a wide range of sizes and options so you will find a comfortable fit.

We have Cressi, Mares and Scuba Pro BCDs for rent in all standard sizes, some of which have weight integrated systems. All of our regulators are Scuba Pro. We have been an authorized Suba Pro dealer since 2005. 

We carry masks to fit a variety of face shapes including smaller sized masks for children. We also have lots of different types of snorkels, however with the seas being generally so calm here there is no need to use one unless you wish too. We have closed foot fins in all sizes as well as a selection of open foot fins and booties.

General Information

Questions about what time of day we dive, where we go and what to expect when you become part of the Octopus family? Take a look at our FAQ below to find out about us and Roatan scuba diving.

Our boat leaves at 9:00, 11:00 and 14:30. If you want to dive at a different schedule please inquire with us, we can put something together for you.

The dive sites are chosen based on daily weather conditions, currents, customer requests and experience.

The dive sites are chosen based on daily weather conditions, currents, customer requests and experience. Dives are 60 minutes or more depending on air consumption. 

The maximum people of on the boat is 12. For larger groups, please inquire with us.

We are a smaller operation; our ratios are 4 students to 1 instructor, 6 certified divers to 1 dive master. If we have divers with different levels of expertise then divers are divided in groups according to their experience so everyone can enjoy the dive.

Symbiotic is a 24 ft panga boat, with a 2-stroke Yamaha engine.

The water temperature typically varies from 24°C (75°F) in winter to 32°C (90°F) in summer; we offer a variety of wetsuits from 3mm shorties to 5mm long suits and 3mm farmer johns.

Yes, you are allowed to bring a camera along for the dive. However, we also would like that you can show good buoyancy skills whilst out on the dive. The reef will appreciate it.

The best method of payment to the dive center and your tips is USD (cash). But we also accept credit card, Wise and PayPal! 

Our 5-Star Dive Center

With our location in Gibson Bight, West End we’ve been able to design our boutique dive shop exactly how we like it. We thought of everything we could to make your experience at our 5 Star PADI dive center absolutely awesome.

“Spent a week with Nuria and Andrea getting an advanced certification and have nothing but good things to say, they’re absolute professionals and their knowledge of the area is impressive, they’re also just really nice people and have curated such a relaxing and peaceful vibe at the shop you’ll find yourself wanting to just hangout there after your dives. Bonus: cute dogs, good coffee, and watermelon/cookie snack time. 10/10 I’ll be back.

Austin G. - July 2025
anniversary roatan dive shop