Excellent dive spots right off the island. The boys weren’t overcrowded and everybody on our private tour had a blast. The captain and our dive master were easygoing and were friendly the whole trip. Paul, who owns the shop, was an absolute pleasure to talk to when we were ashore. Phenomenal experience overall!
3 years ago
My wife and I spent two weeks and 34 dives with Pro Dive Roatan and it couldn't have been a better experience. Paul was a fantastic host, his operation is tailor made for people who truly love diving. Our guide, Sam, knew the reef like the back of his hand and he took us places that continued to thrill us. Our captain, Samario, was always there to pick us up with hot facecloths and fresh fruit. A truly world-class team!nnThere is so much to see here: spectacular walls, flats teaming with sea life, and amazing swim-throughs and caves (Bear's Den with shafts of light streaming down to illuminate schooling fish in a pitch black cave was a true highlight).nnBeyond the diving, Paul gave us excellent recommendations on where to stay and a comprehensive list of restaurants to visit (all of which delighted us). And of course the ice-cold beers at the end of the day while swinging in the hammock chairs was a perfect way to wind down and talk about what we experienced and learn more about the creatures we saw.nnIf you are looking for a relaxed, professional, bespoke diving experience look no further. Pro Dive Roatan will not disappoint.
3 years ago
No cattle diving here. I have been diving Roatan for over 10 years. Splash Inn, West End, Coconut Tree and Roatan Divers. And Pro Dive is by far the best. The staff is great and many of my dives had only one other diver. Got a buddy certified. Great school. Paul and everyone are super friendly.
3 years ago
This is one of those experiences I don't want to tell people about just so that when I return, I can have the shop to myself. I did not have any advanced booking/reservations when I walked into the shop. I ended up doing around 30 dives, some private and some with 2 or 3 other divers, including 2 night dives which were some of my favorite. My experience in Roatan would have been totally different had I not wandered into Pro Dive.nnI dove for 3 weeks in November with Pro Dive, and I cannot say enough about the shop. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and attentive and will help even the most nervous divers feel at ease. He truly wants everyone to have a great time diving, and it's obvious that he really enjoys being underwater. I did a few specialities while there, and Paul is a great teacher - he loves to see divers improve and feel more confident and comfortable underwater. Paul does not just check the boxes when it comes to courses and makes sure everyone genuinely understands the material before he certifies. He is also happy to help with any questions you have not related to diving (i.e. where to eat, stay, etc.)nnUnlike other dive shops, Pro Dive does not follow a set time to go out every day, but rather is flexible for what works for their divers. They choose the site based on divers' interest and current direction to make for the optimal experience. The guide and captain will get your equipment ready, and you will only need to hop in the boat. After the dive, hot towels and fruit will be waiting for you to enjoy on your cruise back to the dock. Customer service shines at this shop (in and out of the water), and no detail is too little for Paul and Samario to take care of - down to your choice of music playing, and Samario making sure that your fins/mask are ready for you to roll off the boat. This is truly diving your way.nnWhen diving for the day is finished, Pro Dive has a hot showers, fluffy towels, and hammocks on their deck as well as the perfectly temped beer, wifi, and phone chargers and a gorgeous view of the sunset.nnUnfortunately, Nik was in the UK while I was there, but I look forward to a trip back to meet him and have a video of my dives.nnThank you so much Paul and Samario!
4 years ago
I couldn't say enough wonderful things about this dive shop! First off, the people (Paul, Mo and Nikhil) are genuinely nice and very fun to talk to. Secondly, but most importantly, they are extremely experienced divers who make you feel comfortable and confident in yourself, which was very important to me since I was apprehensive about diving for the first time. The personal attention you get from them, and the experience they give you is worth every penny! I saw other dive shops with hoards of divers on their boats shuffling them in and out like cattle just to make as much money as possible in a day. I would've hated that! You'd be fighting over everyone else to see things, and it wouldn't feel special. Pro Dive Roatan is all about personal experience. We saw everything from eagle rays, green sea turtles, sting rays, a moray eel, barracudas and so many other fascinating things! And we didn't have to fight over anyone to see them. We sat for as long as we wanted to just watching or slowly following the sea creatures around peacefully. Had there been 15 other people there (like with all the other dive shops) we wouldn't have been able to do that. We hadn't even planned on doing any diving while in Roatan, and ended up diving 3 times in total. That's how incredible our diving experience was with Pro Dive Roatan! You'd be making a mistake to dive with anyone else!!! And after a wonderful dive experience you get the pleasure of relaxing on their beautiful deck overlooking the ocean and chatting while you sit in the hammock chairs watching the sun set. Perfect ending to a perfect day! Can't wait to go back and get myself and my 13 yr old daughter certified with them! I wouldn't trust anyone else more!
5 years ago