About Gerri's Gem
Gerri's Gem is a named dive site located off the coast of Roatan, one of the Bay Islands of Honduras. It is situated on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, which is the second-longest barrier reef globally. The site gained its name through a dive site purchase program offered by the Roatan Marine Park, a local conservation body. Like many sites in the region, Gerri's Gem is part of a dynamic underwater landscape that includes sheer walls and vibrant reefs. Roatan's unique geology, influenced by the nearby Cayman Trench, creates dramatic formations such as canyons, trenches, and various reef structures. Divers can expect to explore depths ranging from 5 to 60 meters across the Bay Islands. The marine environment around Roatan is rich with diverse species. While specific details for Gerri's Gem are not provided, the general area is known for coral, sponges, and a wide array of fish. Spotted eagle rays are a highlight, especially during their active season. The region is also home to lionfish, an invasive species that local divers actively manage through hunting programs. Liveaboard trips to the Bay Islands offer multiple dives daily, with up to five dives per day possible, including night dives. The area's pleasant tropical climate means consistent warm water temperatures, typically between 27-31°C, allowing for comfortable diving year-round.
Highlights
Roatan Marine Park named siteMesoamerican Barrier Reef SystemDiverse coral and sponge formationsPotential spotted eagle ray sightingsLionfish hunting opportunities
Season calendar
Best months to dive here
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Excellent
Good
Off-Season
Mar – May & Dec
Best visibility, calm seas, whale shark season begins
Jan – Feb
Good conditions with warm water and decent visibility
Jun – Nov
Rainy season with reduced visibility but second whale shark peak Sep-Dec
Dive site facts: Gerri's Gem
- Depth
- 5–60 m
- Current
- Moderate
- Entry
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Level
- Beginner
- Dive type
- Reef, Reef
- Region / port
- Honduras
- Coordinates
- 16.3108° N, 86.5172° W
Conditions & Currents
Specific current information for Gerri's Gem is not detailed in the available sources, but diving in the Roatan Bay Islands often involves diverse conditions. The region is part of a liveaboard circuit that emphasizes flexible diving, allowing for up to five dives per day. Water temperatures are warm, between 27°C and 31°C, making for comfortable conditions for divers. Visibility is typically strong, ranging from 24 to 45 meters, though it can decrease during the rainy season. This allows for a comfortable experience for divers of various certification levels, with dive operations often launching directly from liveaboards.
Why dive Gerri's Gem from a liveaboard?
Gerri's Gem is one of Honduras's signature dive sites. A liveaboard sleeps you on the water and puts you in the water for three to four guided dives per day, including dawn and night dives that day-boat operators rarely offer. You skip the daily commute back to port and reach quieter, less-crowded sites in the same region on a single trip.
Below are the liveaboards that include Gerri's Gem on their Honduras itineraries.
Liveaboards diving Gerri's Gem
These liveaboards may visit Gerri's Gem on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
Roatan Aggressor
Honduras
18 guests31 m
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