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West End Divers

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👍👍 just spent two weeks straight diving here and had simply the best time!! every dive master is phenomenal and each dive was amazing! i got my OW and advanced cert here (shoutout to alex) and am already trying to plan my return trip. even when there was a lot of other divers everything was handled ama... People often mention dive, diving, shop, West, Courtney, dives, water, great, boat, experience,


Address

West End Road, West End, Bay Islands, Honduras

Website

www.westenddivers.com

Contact

+504 9513-2287

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (70 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 8 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Cami 1 year ago on Google
    just spent two weeks straight diving here and had simply the best time!! every dive master is phenomenal and each dive was amazing! i got my OW and advanced cert here (shoutout to alex) and am already trying to plan my return trip. even when there was a lot of other divers everything was handled amazingly and i really just can’t sing enough praise for this shop!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jarob F. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent diving!! The instructors and staff were all phenomenal and the diving was incredible! I was pleasantly surprised by the health of the reef as there was very little bleaching and tons of life. The weather was pretty terrible with the rain and waves but once we were under water it was great! I got a little sick from the choppy waters on the boat but they took care of me at the dive shop in between dives. Our second dive was at the wall which was stunning. Much better reef health than much of the rest of the Caribbean, Japan, and a lot of Hawaii. On a side note, the transportation to the dive shop from the cruise terminal can be vastly improved. Our “driver” picked us up in an unmarked, un signed, extremely dirty old car. After much debate we finally agreed to get in and we headed towards the west end. Without ANY warning he pulled to the side of the road in a rough part of town, got out of our car and hopped in a van across the street and took off... out of no where two younger guys get in the front seats and begin to drive off. My wife and I, absolutely shook and confused, open the doors and hopped out of the vehicle. Who are these guys?! After about 20minutes of them trying to convince us they work for west end (poor if any English) they showed us their dive card showing west end certified them. With a LOT of trust we reluctantly got back in the car for a very nervous 20 minute drive to the shop. It was a terrible and frightening experience for my wife and I. We can now look back at it and laugh considering the diving was superb but what a traumatic experience!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A F. 1 year ago on Google
    Just spent 10 days diving with this shop. Alex, the divemaster, is excellent at spotting marine life, big and tiny. Also, as a woman, I appreciated seeing a female dive shop manager & dive instructor, something that was very rare when I was a dive instructor, back in the day. The shop was well-organized and efficient, and the boat was large and comfortable (giant-stride entry). Even with six or seven fundivers in a group, the boat never felt crowded. I also appreciated the diversity of dive sites--I didn't go to the same dive site twice during my entire trip. I met lots of interesting people, many of whom were solo travelers, and many folks go out for drinks after the day's dives. This shop is really all about the diving, so you get long, leisurely dives (60 minutes!), and then you come back, have a pleasant surface interval at the shop, and then back you go. In my ten days, I was able to see eagle rays, turtles, scorpionfish--the list goes on. In sum: chill vibes, nice boat, lots of diving. What more could you ask for? Otherwise, if you've never dived Roatan before, this is what you need to know: West End is more for the hard core divers--people who want to dive a lot, for about 1/3 what you'd pay on a cruise ship excursion. You can also get your certification here, for much less than you'd pay in other places. You don't get all the bells and whistles of West Bay (the more touristy part of the island, where all the resorts are), but West End is ideal for independent travelers. When diving in any West End shop (and I've dived at a few), the dive briefings are pretty minimal, and you are expected to know what you're doing. You aren't getting the deluxe tourist experience, the kind where people will be super nice to you and provide snacks and so on (see: cruise ship diving). Instead, this is diving for real divers, the kind who want to dive two or three times a day, for days or weeks on end. The other thing to know is that the west side of Roatan has almost no strong currents or waves (except on the rare occasions with bad weather), and the visibility is phenomenal. You can see 100 feet, and the water is a cozy 83 degrees (wetsuits are optional). It's like diving in an aquarium. Do it!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paige H. 1 year ago on Google
    Spent an amazing couple of weeks doing almost nothing but diving with West End Divers, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Got my advanced open water certification with them (thank you Alex!) and even on challenging dives I always felt 100% safe. I genuinely loved spending time with all the divemasters and their incredible pool of knowledge about local reef life and diving in general. All the dive sites were gorgeous and full of life, and rarely did we spend longer than 10 minutes on a boat ride (shoutout to the captains!). I already want to come back and go diving with them again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 papichulo110029 6 months ago on Google
    Condescending front desk staff with poor customer service skills. The first scuba set up had an audible leak, the 2nd set up had a missing bite piece which made keeping the regulator in my mouth difficult. The boat captain and dive crew were more professional. In my 54 dives, this is the 2nd out of 2 worst dive shops, across 4 countries, i have visited. Overall I would not return or recommend this dive shop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great operation! Everyone from the Owners, to the DM's, are all professional, experienced, and welcoming! Gary, Courtney, and Brie are all 5 STAR humans

  • 5/5 Hillary L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a blast diving with West End Divers! We had already dived with a couple of shops on the island, but West End caught our eye because they advertised a black water dive. We signed up and it was hands down the most unique dive I've ever done! We loved seeing all the jellies and invertebrates on their migration back down to the depths. Our experience convinced us to continue diving with WED and they made the rest of our vacation fantastic. We did literally every dive we could before our plane left. Alex and Regs (not sure about the spelling) were both very knowledgeable and pointed out all kinds of sea creatures (including practically microscopic sea spiders). They accommodated us while we hunted lion fish too. Courtney always greeted us with enthusiasm and helped us out with equipment, while John (the owner) kindly answered all of our questions. Overall, the whole WED crew made us feel like more than customers: they made us feel like part of a community. We will definitely be diving with WED when we go back (which will hopefully be as soon as possible).

  • 5/5 Brennan B. 6 years ago on Google
    West end divers was recommended to me and I can see why! What a great time I have had getting my open water padi. The staff have been great, making the whole process easy. They selected some great sites and unfortunately the one day had to call off some dives due to the weather( tough but right call). I will be back next chance I get to continue my scuba training. Thanks Courtney, Gavin, Manon and the rest of the staff that took care of us getting back and forth to dive sites.

  • 5/5 Jonathon B. 3 years ago on Google
    We were treated SO well and are very glad we didn't just opt for the Carnival excursion, and found our own. Courtney taught my son so quickly and nicely, and was such a delight to dive with. She also instilled in him how much fun it is, and he's stoked to dive again. He's 12 years old, and will never forget this wonderful experience. It was well worth the drive across the island to that lovely beach at West End. Huge thanks to Courtney and the rest of the staff! The photo of the 2 of us attached is a bucket list for me - and perhaps my favorite photo of my lifetime. I used a $60 GoPro type knock off from Amazon which worked wonderfully...SO glad I chose West End.

  • 5/5 Jennifer A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing people! I absolutely loved the week I spent with West End Divers! Courtney will make you feel right at home. Rags was an awesome Dive Master...great vibe and made everyone feel at ease with any new experiences. These folks know how to create a community!

  • 5/5 sterling h. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience! We got open water certified here and went on 20 dives with them. The dive masters are friendly and we connected very well. Alex was the best dive master. We felt safe and calm. He was patient and trained us very well. I would highly recommend them and we will be coming back next time.

  • 5/5 Randy 1 year ago on Google
    Great week of diving with West End Divers. Boat was comfortable, people are really nice. Don't forget to always check your own gear before suiting up. (all of it, including the weights)

  • 5/5 S Vande (. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic dive shop! It was my first time ever diving and I always felt comfortable. Courtney, Captain Nelson, Saira, Alex and Jena were all impeccably pleasant and professional. Even when things didn't go to plan, they made sure to smooth it over and make it right. They have a good sense of humor and if you need a dive shop, they are the place you want to go! Can't wait to visit them again.

  • 5/5 Marcie S. 4 months ago on Google
    We had an issue with some of our own dive equipment and stopped in here to chat. Courtney was amazing and super knowledgeable about our equipment. She spent an afternoon troubleshooting, even going as far as contacting the manufacturer to ask about parts. Great communication and reasonable prices. I would definitely recommend West End Divers and especially Courtney!

  • 5/5 Timothy S. 6 months ago on Google
    Love this place. Very friendly and welcoming people. Good chill spot. Upstairs very good view.


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