About The Point
The Point is a dynamic dive site located in Roatan, Honduras, part of the extensive Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system, the second-largest barrier reef globally. This site is particularly known for its strong currents, which sculpt the reef and create a vibrant environment. It is celebrated for allowing divers to experience drift diving, revealing diverse seascapes and abundant marine life. The topography at The Point features diverse reef structures, including deep plateaus and walls that extend from shallower areas down to significant depths. The site's currents carry divers along, showcasing a continuous panorama of coral formations, sponges, and marine inhabitants. These currents are a defining characteristic, shaping both the ecosystem and the dive experience. Marine life at The Point is rich and varied, with opportunities to encounter eagle rays and jacks, among other pelagic species attracted by the current. The currents also support a healthy coral ecosystem, with towering sponges and intricate coral tapestries. While specific seasonality for unique marine events at this site isn't detailed, the general region offers warm waters and consistent diving conditions year-round. Diving at The Point is typically a drift dive experience, where divers are carried by the current. This method provides a unique perspective of the reef, allowing for effortless movement across broad sections of the site. Due to the presence of currents, it is generally suited for intermediate to advanced divers who are comfortable with drift diving techniques and managing dynamic underwater conditions.
Highlights
Dynamic drift diving experienceTowering spongesIntricate coral tapestriesEncounters with eagle raysSightings of jacksStrong current formations
Best Season
The best time for diving in Roatan, including sites like The Point, is generally considered to be during the dry season from March through September, when seas are calmest and visibility is clearest. While diving is possible year-round, conditions are particularly favorable during these months. The summer months are also noted for calm waters, crystal-clear visibility, and low winds.
Dive site facts: The Point
- Current
- Mild
- Entry
- Liveaboard only
- Level
- Advanced
- Dive type
- Wall, Drift
- Region / port
- Honduras
- Coordinates
- 16.3385° N, 86.6090° W
Conditions & Currents
The Point is characterized by its significant currents, which are a defining feature of the dive experience. These currents are strong enough to carry divers along, making it an ideal site for drift diving. This necessitates a boat-based entry and exit, often requiring a live boat pickup at the end of the dive. Divers should be proficient in managing varying current strengths and be prepared for potential negative entries depending on conditions. The currents contribute to excellent visibility, typically crystal clear, as they constantly flush the water. Due to the prevailing currents, this site is generally recommended for intermediate to advanced divers who are comfortable with drift diving and can handle dynamic underwater conditions, with dive guides crucial for navigation and safety. Gas planning should account for potentially faster air consumption in current.
Why dive The Point from a liveaboard?
The Point 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 The Point on their Honduras itineraries.
Liveaboards diving The Point
These liveaboards may visit The Point on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
Roatan Aggressor
Honduras
18 guests31.1 m
$309/day
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