

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Tabyanas is a shore-entry reef and wall site located in French Harbour and Sandy Bay, Roatán. The reef begins at a shallow depth of 5 metres, with the wall extending to 12 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 30 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of Stoplight Parrotfish, wrasses, Blue Tang, T-bar Swallowtail, Black Durgeon, Foureye Butterfly Fish, and Spotfin Burrfish. Less frequently, divers may encounter Indian Lionfish, Green Moray, Great Barracuda, Rock Beauty, Queen Angelfish, French Angelfish, and Spotted Scorpionfish. Facilities include parking, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and an on-site dive shop.
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Watch where you put your hands and fins as the coral and rocks are sharp and easily damaged. The on-site dive shop, showers, and changing rooms make this a comfortable self-sufficient stop, so there is no need to rush back.
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Depth
5-12m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Common species include Stoplight Parrotfish, wrasses, Blue Tang, T-bar Swallowtail, Black Durgeon, Foureye Butterfly Fish, and Spotfin Burrfish. You may also occasionally spot Indian Lionfish, Green Moray, Great Barracuda, Rock Beauty, Queen Angelfish, French Angelfish, and Spotted Scorpionfish.
Yes, Tabyanas is well-suited for beginners due to its shallow reef starting at 5 metres and mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Tabyanas is a shore-entry site located 21 metres from the beach.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
The coral and rocks are sharp and easily damaged, so exercise caution with your placement of hands and fins.
Diving at Tabyanas in Coxen Hole requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tabyanas in Coxen Hole. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Tabyanas in Coxen Hole typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tabyanas in Coxen Hole typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.