About Blue Channel

A spectacular swim-through and channel cut into the reef on Roatan's south side. The channel opens into a sandy amphitheater before dropping into the deep blue wall. Schools of horse-eye jacks and silversides swirl through the channel.

Site Information

• Depth: 10–30 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Channel/Drift
• Current: Diving Blue Channel on an incoming tide enhances the experience, as the channel 'comes to life' with increased marine activity. Generally, the Bay Islands feature calm, clear waters with excellent visibility.
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Honduras

Highlights

• Dramatic swim-through channel
• Sandy amphitheater
• Schools of horse-eye jacks
• Wall drop-off

Marine Life at Blue Channel

• Whale Shark
• Caribbean Reef Shark
• Eagle Ray
• Trumpetfish
• Nurse Shark
• Green Turtle
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Bottlenose Dolphin