Octopus Dive School
West End dive school whose price list itemizes the mandatory Roatan Marine Park fee and Honduran sales tax separately from every course and dive price, rather than folding them into the headline number.
5.0 ★ Google (177)Verified Sep 2026
Levels: Beginner-friendly · Intermediate · Min cert: None / Open Water / Rescue / Advanced
Prices & products from Octopus Dive School
28 products
- Illustrative photoCourseIntermediateDivemaster
A PADI Divemaster professional training course including eLearning, materials, and a crew pack.
Fun dives
- Beginner-friendly
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveBubble Maker
An introductory diving experience for children, teaching basic underwater skills.
- Beginner-friendly
- Beginner-friendlyFun dive1-Tank Fun Dive
A single fun dive at one of Octopus's three daily offerings from their private dock.
- Beginner-friendly
- Beginner-friendly
- Beginner-friendly
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveDiscover Scuba Diver
An introductory PADI course allowing non-certified divers to experience scuba diving.
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveEast End Diving
A dive at the East End location requiring a minimum of six divers, with an additional $20 fee plus dive rate.
- IntermediateFun diveMary's Place Diving
A dive at Mary's Place requiring a minimum of six divers, with an additional $35 fee plus dive rate.
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveNight Dive (Roatan)
A night dive requiring a minimum of four divers and a light for underwater exploration.
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveRefresher Dive
A quick skills review combined with a single tank dive for certified divers brushing up on basics.
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveShark Dive
A specialized dive targeting shark encounters with an additional transportation fee.
Courses
- IntermediateCourseAdvanced Open Water
A PADI Advanced Open Water course including eLearning materials and personalized instruction.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseDiscover Scuba Diver - Additional non-certified dives
Additional dives for non-certified participants during their Discover Scuba Diver course.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseEmergency First Responder
An Emergency First Response course including eLearning materials and certification.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseOpen Water Diver
A PADI Open Water Diver certification course including eLearning, materials, and personalized instruction.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseOpen Water Referral
A PADI Open Water course for divers who completed classroom training elsewhere, requiring pool or confined water training.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseReactivate Refresher
A refresher course for inactive divers including eLearning and a single tank dive to review skills.
- IntermediateCourseRescue Diver
A PADI Rescue Diver course teaching emergency response and rescue techniques, including eLearning.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseRMP Lionfish Hunter
A course teaching divers how to hunt invasive lionfish using a spear in partnership with Roatan Marine Park.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseScuba Diver
A PADI Scuba Diver certification course including eLearning, materials, and gear for basic diving skills.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseSingle Adventure Dive
A single adventure dive that counts toward PADI specialty or advanced certification requirements.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseSpecialty Courses
PADI specialty courses covering topics like wreck diving, deep diving, and navigation.
- Beginner-friendlyCourseUnderwater Meditation Course
An underwater meditation course uniquely offered only by Octopus on Roatan.
Packages
- Beginner-friendly
- Beginner-friendly
Guest reviews
“Best dive experience! We spent a wonderful week diving here. They had everything we needed. Everyone was kind, friendly, and welcoming. My partner dove here for his first time, and his instructor, the instructor, was patient, fun, and extremely competent in his instruction.”
Google · 2026-04-24
More guest reviews
“My experience with Octopus dive school in a nutshell: + very friendly and open atmosphere + very flexible (open to organize diving even for a single person) + care for divers with different level of experience (from teaching kids with great approach to dealing with advanced…”
Google · 2026-04-19
Meet at Octopus Dive School
West End, Bay Islands
Honduras
- Mon–Sun8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Transparency
No safety-practice disclosure on file yet
Reviews & safety reports
Safety practices on record
We haven't read this operator's website for safety practices yet (last verified 2026-09-15).
What the reviews mention
- Guide brings patient, grounded energy that makes you feel safe and confident underwater.
- Instructor ensures diver is always safe and comfortable underwater; specialized buoyancy training.
- Instructors patient and knowledgeable in teaching manner; encouragement helped diver push to next level safely.
“Took my 10 year old son and Goddaughter to Octopus Dive School in Roatan for their OW certification. The kids absolutely loved having the instructor as their instructor and love scuba diving now.”
Google · 2026-07-09
“If you're diving in Roatán, choosing Octopus Diving was one of the best decisions I made. Instead of going with one of the big, busy shops in West End, I chose a smaller, boutique experience—and it completely changed everything. From the moment I arrived, it felt personal,…”
Google · 2026-04-23
“This place is a gem! People that work here! Must do your certs and dives here! No other place! Team is so passionate and professional. Warm and welcoming environment. Highly recommend.”
Google · 2026-04-17
Themes across the reviews Google returns — at most 5 per place, picked by relevance, not at random. Not independent reports, and not enough reviews to tell you a shop is safe.
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Common questions about Octopus Dive School
Is Octopus Dive School suitable for beginner divers?
Yes — 24 of 28 products are beginner-friendly, starting at USD 20. The entry course is Open Water Diver.
How much does diving with Octopus Dive School cost?
Fun dives start at USD 20 per dive; courses from USD 60.
Where does Octopus Dive School operate?
Octopus Dive School operates in Roatán, with products covering Mary's Place.