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Dive Review of CoCo View in
Honduras/Roatan

CoCo View, Dec, 2008,

by Ron Hyatt, TX, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 11 reports). Report 4581.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 5 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Great dive ops; my boat had Jessie/Ruben as a team and they keep the diving fun/instructive while watching out for the reefs and diver safety. The boats are not fast, but are made for easy entry in the water/boarding; plenty of room to gear up. The rooms are big enough and had a/c that worked well, as well as bottled water/frig/safe/. The food is plentiful/tasty and noone should go away hungry. They are continually upgrading the grounds and facilities. Never had less than 3000 in a tank. This is a place to dive as much as you want; the shore and night diving could not be easier. The drop off dives are relaxing, whether you drop at the walls or the Prince Albert wreck. Would not bring young kids here, no real on site activities for them. For the money, the value is outstanding; just understand that you are here to dive. During my week at CoCo View, Stan Waterman was at the resort and gave several presentations covering his adventures; showed old/new videos of his explorations. He was extremely entertaining/informative and with Tim Blanton, CoCo View's resident photo expert, you got a new perspective on diving. I must admit that I have been to CoCo View several times. But I would not keep returning if the people were not as attentive/friendly as they always are. The diving is easy/fun and those of us who try and take pictures, there are still challenges to be found.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Cayman Brac; Mexico; Bahamas; Cozumel; Bonaire; San Salvador; Flower Gardens
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, rainy Seas calm, choppy
Water Temp 78-°F / 26-°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 15-50 Ft/ 5-15 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Boat dives were one hour; shore dives and drop off dives were unlimited
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 5 stars Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics N/A

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments Boats had good storage areas for cameras; on the dock; big rinse tanks for storing/rinsing gear; DM's sensitive to handling gear
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