Barefoot Divers

Barefoot Divers reimagines Roatán diving as boutique, valet-style exploration. Set at Barefoot Cay in Coxen Hole, Honduras, this onsite PADI 5 Star IDC Resort pairs world-class adventure with effortless comfort — leave the heavy lifting to the crew and focus on the water. With four PADI instructors guiding in English and Spanish, it suits everyone from first-timers to divers refining professional skills.

Courses and dive sites

Options range from a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience (from USD 135, around 4 hours) to a Half-Day Dive Trip (from USD 105) and a Full-Day Dive Trip (from USD 150). Enriched air (Nitrox) is available, and personalised instruction happens in an intimate, boutique setting. Signature sites include Cara-a-Cara, Marco's Place and Shark Dive.

Underwater, expect sharks, turtles, whales, rays, eels, molluscs and crustaceans among vibrant corals and sponges. Onshore, enjoy an onsite training pool and classroom, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a waterfront location, dive boat, private hot-water showers, secure lockers and well-maintained rental gear.