Treasures of Roatan - Snorkeling and Freediving on the Reef
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- Come explore the beauty of the reef surrounding the Island of Roatan. This video was shot in its entirety while freediving on the reef at West Bay, in December 2013.
Again, many thanks to the people at Roatan Marine Park for their excellent conservation work.
Camera; Sony Handycam HDR-CX580
Music by; Llewellyn
Disclaimer; This movie is for personal use only. I do not own or hold any rights to the music used. NO copyright infringement is intended.
Please watch my other video about Cordelia Banks, a unique coral reef in the Carribean; • Treasures of Roatan: C...
this is absolute heaven.. the closest we will get without going home - thank you Lord for such beautiful creation
Thank you luridhue... I'm glad you liked it. I made a sequel to that one... I hope you will enjoy it equally. th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
I had the snorkel experience with my brother in 2012. Its my country and I really wanted back to get dive lessons.
Jacques, I can't have enough words to say you "merci", for the great videos that you produce about Roatan, Honduras. At a time when many people in North America heard just bad news about Honduras, is refreshing to see people like you, a non Honduran, showing the world how beautiful is my country, I can't thank you enough Jacques for such accomplishment. I only hope that other visitors to the Islas de la Bahia (Roatan, Utila and Guanaja and plus) will follow your example of true appreciation for our natural treasures, after all, this is part of the Second Coral Barrier in the world ! After saying that, I hope that Hondurans and visitors, contribute to keep this zone as a true Treasure for all. I wish you the best visiting Honduras, may God bless you and keep you safe on dry ground and underwater. Un fuerte abrazo amigo, y Bienvenido a la tierra de Cinco Estrellas!
Gracias Lenny. Actually, I will have a new video ready in a couple of weeks. I will let you know when it's on line. Fuerte abrazo!
lenny zaroff Hello Lenny,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
@@jacqueslalonde6288 You did it again Jacques. You are a great diver and video maker. Wonderful!
I'm appreciated to Roatan Marine Park people to bring back the life of the reef as life fishes and reefs. It is awesome appreciated a lot varieties fishes there are there. I wish the best to them and fantastic job.
Gracias a ti Mario. I am glad you liked the video and you appreciate the work of the Roatan Marine Park. They deserve our support and aknowledgement for the great job they are doing. Hasta luego...
Awe.... another in paradise! Well done senior Lalonde!! ..... must go here next time in Roatan!
Hi Brab.. Thank you so much for the great comment.
Absolutely loved this video! We were just in the Caribbean snorkeling and we saw almost all of these wonderful creatures! God has made a wonderful, colorful, exciting world for us and we are in AWE! Thank you for making this video.
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Shelley. It's always my pleasure to show all this magnificence to everyone. I just came back from Roatan last week, so there will be a new video ready in a few weeks. I will let you know when it's on line. Kind regards...
Shelley Mayberry Hello Shelley,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Touche'- excellent photography! I hope soon to get back to Roatan after 29 'years'- so we'll see!
Increible la vida que se despliega en ese lugar, a fin de Marzo estaremos comprobandolo, gracias !!!!
Y Gracias a ti pour su commentario, Pandyflia... Hay otros videos de Roatan en mi Canal, si te quieres. Buen viaje et buen buceo!
Rien de plus relaxant que de flotter dans le bleu! Merci de partager ces moments dont je vais faire profiter le groupe d'apnée Bougex!
Merci Bibi... Je vous souhaite un excellent voyage.
Thank you for this, it’s so beautifully filmed!!!!
Stunningly beautiful video. I was mesmerized. I can't wait to go back to Roatan now.
Many thanks for your comment, Heidi. It encourages me to do more videos. Actually, I am going back in 10 days. If you go back there, try heading out to 'Cordelia Banks'. It's a beatiful stand of corals on the South side. You can see it on TH-cam if you search for 'Cordelia Banks Roatan Jewel' . Enjoy!
I just praise God for the beauty of the works of His hands!
Awesome video!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Yeshua. I'm glad you liked it... I am going back there in 3 days, so there will be another video coming. I'll let you know when it is ready. Cheers.
YeshuaMyLove7 Hello Yeshua,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
So well captured Jacques! I'm so missing snorkeling with you and just enjoying Roatan! Thank you for sharing!
Unbelievable footage! Brought tears to my eyes!!!!!!!!
UN IMMENSE MERCI ! Quel plaisir de pouvoir visionner un vidéo si beau et surtout bien fait.
Merci Suzanne. Ça fait plaisir de lire de si gentils commentaires.
Thank you, all of you to get up the name of Honduras and show us the beautiful of Honduras too
Jacques, first of all, congratulations, you're a great diver. Then I want to Thank You for the making of this incredible video from the waters of my native country, Honduras. This is one of the most beautiful and high quality videos about Roatan's marine life.
Thank you to show to the world that my country also has a lot of beauty, good people, and that we love to see visitors like you, who respect and love our natural life. We hope you return soon to Honduras, Bienvenido!!!
Gracias Lenny! It really makes me happy to read cheerrful and heartfelt comments like yours. Actually, I am working on a new video of Roatan, which should be even better... I'll let you know when it's ready. Also, I might be back in Roatan in December. Fuerte abrazos!
Wow!!! This is breathtaking and SO well made. I just got back from beautiful Roatan. I took my GoPro with (total newbie here lol!)...and watching this work of art reminds me that I have a lot to learn!! Honduras is such a beautiful country and the Mesoamerican reef.....breathtaking!
Thank you for the kind words Serki. If I could, I would spend my life in the water with the fish and the corals. I am going back in April to do another video. I'll send you the link when its done.
Hello Serki, I have a new video about Roatan's corals and fish on TH-cam. I think you'll like it; Treasures of Roatan: Cordelia Banks
Serki Gregerson Hello Serki,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
This is awesome - rather than spend hours trying to edit our go pro vids, which are great for our selves, this serves best to share with friends what we actually see as this is taken in exact same location we frequent. Infinity Bay Resort in West Bay is our favorite happy place. Can't wait to be back!!!
I'm really happy you like this Donald. Yeah, I love Roatan also! I have another video of Roatan if you want to watch it; th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
I love Roatan! I visited in February on my cruise and it was so beautiful! We went snorkeling and it was amazing!
Awesome job Jaques, and all without SCUBA, amazing.
Absolutely gorgeous! We are heading back in 2 weeks for our 3rd visit. Can't wait!!
Thank you Sharon... Have a great trip!
Hello Sharon, I have a new video about Roatan's corals and fish on TH-cam. I think you'll like it; Treasures of Roatan: Cordelia Banks
Sharon Burkhard Hello Sharon,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Jacques-- Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. My wife and I visit Roatan in April for the first time. We're there April 16, 17 and 18th. I know, much too short but snorkeling is our priority. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Laurent. Thank you for the comment. I will be back in Roatan from April 7th to the 21st to shoot another video. I'll be staying at the Paradise Hotel (West Bay). Since your only there for a short time, I'll be happy to take you out snorkeling. Let me know and we can meet up... (:-)
Wonderful!! We'll stop by on the 17th and meet then either that day or the next we can go. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this is amazing! I cant wait to see this beauty for myself next Month.
Thanks shellsammons... Enjoy your vacation!
Un grand MERCI à vous pour ce partage d'informations:) On ira assurément saluer ces magnifiques poissons!!!
Rebonjour Diane. Autre petite info; les plus belles plongées se font très tôt le matin ou en fin d'après-midi, car l'eau est plus calme et donc plus claire... Bon voyage!
Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your amazing dive.
I like the video. Beautiful and informative. I just got diving license at Roatan this spring. That was a great experience.
Thank you Bab. I am glad this brings back memories... Roatan is a unique place.
What an absolutely beautiful video! I can't wait to be snorkeling myself next month! :-)
Thank you for the great comment. There are other videos of Roatan on my chain. Please have a look and have a great vacation...
Beautiful!
Splendide video... quelle abondance de corails en bonne sante a Roatan...!!
Merci Hubert... Si vous aimez les coraux, allez voir mon autre vidéo; th-cam.com/video/-QDod_bnX9A/w-d-xo.html . Vous n'en croirez pas vos yeux!
Wow.. just wow. I am going here in March of 2017, this video brings me to tears it's so beautiful. Am I crazy? There can be so much beauty in this world at times, I am in heaven in the water
Salut Le Coeur... Thank you for the great comment! Yes, it's all there, just 2 minutes from the beach. I have a more recent video of the same if you would like to see it; th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html Enjoy your trip in March!
I am also headed there in March . I can't wait to see all this beauty.
it's almost time! :D
Wonderful video, thank you so much for making us relive the memories. Hopefully we'll be back in May of this year! Great catch on the swimming Green Moray. I hope to see more from you in the future. Merci!
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Merci du commentaire très positif Mathieu. J'y retourne en avril. J'espère que tu feras de très belles plongées en mai. Envoie-moi des photos ou vidéos quand tu les auras.
Bonjour Mathieu, Je viens de mettre en ligne un nouveau vidéo sur les coraux et les poissons de Roatan. Je crois que ça te plaira; Treasures of Roatan: Cordelia Banks
Super merci Jacques! Je regarde ça ce soir.
Hello Jacques! We ran into you snorkeling last week in front of Infinity Bay. WONDERFUL wonderful video! We all sat and watched it later back in our room! Glorious capture of everything that is beautiful in West Bay!! Can't wait to see your next one! Sent you a PM
Thanks Jan... The raw footage from my trip in April looks even better. I'll let you know when the new video is ready. All the best!
Jacques Lalonde Hi Jacques, love your new video as well! We will be back in Roatan on Monday - West Bay again, for another week!! Can't wait to get back to that gorgeous coral and all the beautiful creatures!! Cameras are ready!
Jan W Hi Jan. Have fun in Roatan. Sorry I will miss you. I will be there for 2 weeks starting December 1st.
That was fabulous thank you for sharing, going there in 2 weeks!!
Thank you Linda. I'm glad you liked it. If you go to West Bay, make sure to go snorkeling around Black Rock (at the West end of the beach). Give the fish my best regards. I'll have a new video ready in a few weeks. I'll let you know when it's done. Enjoy your trip and let me know if you have any questions before you go. Cheers,
linda lund Hello Linda,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Très beau vidéo Jacques. Ça me donne envie d'y aller. La diversité et la beauté de l'environnement que tu as filmé est époustouflante. J'espère que tu continues de faire des vidéos comme celle-ci. À bientôt!
Salut Benjamin. Je suis content que ça te plaise. J'y suis déjà allé 5 fois en 2 ans et demi et chaque fois c'est encore plus beau. On se reparle au Y bientôt. Je suis heureux de te connaître.
Good job I love. Roatan see you soon
Thanks Broosks. I hope you get to see all of this on your next trip to Roatan. I'll be there again in April to shoot another video...
broosks88 Hello Brossks88,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Amazing photography !
Thank you Zvi. I'm glad you liked it. There are other videos on my
chain. You can click on the picture of my face or the name of my chain
above to see them. Also, I just came back from a shoot in Thailand. This
one will be ready in a few months. So, if you subscribe to my chain,
you will be automatically notified when it is ready. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the work you put into this wonderful compilation. Truly beautiful work, sir!
Thank you, Maurice. I really appreciate your comment... It's actually a passion on mine. I have another video coming up and it should be even better. I'll send you a message when it's ready. Cheers!
mauriceovcr Hello Maurice,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
HI JACQUES..YOUR VIDEO IS BEAUTIFUL Y WAS IN HENRY MORGAN RESORT AND IS BEAUTY..FROM EL SALVADOR GREETINGS
Well done movie my friend ! You have inspired me to go . Thank-You
Thanks greatsoutheast. I'm glad you liked it. It truly is a wonderous place. Let me know if you need any advice on where to go on Roatan (I've been there 7 times). Also, I have a new video about a special place in Roatan called 'Cordelia Banks' which is quite unique in the Carribbean. Check it out; th-cam.com/video/-QDod_bnX9A/w-d-xo.html
greatsoutheast Hello GreatSouthEast,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I've spent a lot of time diving and snorkeling the reef in West Bay. I recognize a lot of reef formations in your video. Heading back again March. Thanks for a view of my 2nd home.
Hi John. I'm glad you liked it. There are 2 other videos of my dives in Roatan on my chain, including this one; "Treasures of Roatan 2014, in HD". Also, I will be publishing a great new video about the Fish of French Polynesia. This one should be on-line this weekend. You should come back and look for it in 3-4 days. Cheers1
Would you mind if I shared this video on my homes Facebook page? It's really hard to explain to people how beautiful, healthy and easy the reef is in West Bay. You're video exemplifies why own a home there.
Hello again John. By all means.... Please share the video freely. And thanks for doing that! John Bays
great video jacques. hope to see you soon in roatan.
Thanks Janice... I'm glad we met in Roatan. Give Ben my best regards.
I love Roatan
Omg awesome video thank you for sharing Jacques Lalonde!
Thank you MegaAquamarina. Actually, I'll have a new video ready in a few weeks. It's even better... I'll send you a message when it's ready. All the best!
Thank you Jacques, I am looking forward to see it. All the best to you too ;)
Thank you so much for this video I love it and the water hope you had a great time I'm ganna show this to my sis my family always wanted to go there only my mom and dad been there my aunt said were ganna go next year hopefully thank you for making this video
Hello Jean. Thank you you for the great comment. I hope you can go there next year. You won't be disappointed. The reef is magnificient!
Jean Juarez Hello Jean,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Blue Tang....aka Dory and are not Sturgeon fish lol ) Nice video ! .......Wish i could free dive as deep as you.
Appreciate your feedback. So, what months would be best for someone like me?
I guess mid-December to May are best... But you may still get a 2 to 5-day storm at any time of the year. Tropical weather is what it is... unpredictable!
Great Video I miss diving there.
Thank you Doran. I just got back last week so there will be another video coming up. Some great new shots with new species. I'll let you know when it's on line. Cheers
Doran Turner Hello Doran,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Cool Video!
Thank you for the comment. I enjoy showing everyone the beauty of this island. Being underwater here is like Heaven on Earth.
Hello Roatan Excusions, I have a new video about Roatan's corals and fish on TH-cam. I think you'll like it; Treasures of Roatan: Cordelia Banks
Roatan Excursions, West Bay Tours Hello Roatan Excursions,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Awesome video Jaques! Makes me wishn
Beautiful footage Jacques!
Thanks Regis... I'm really happy I can share this with everyone.
Thanks for meeting on Roatan and video. Next time I will take all my cameras for Roatan. I hope to see you againe.
Hello Volodymyr... Yes it was a pleasure meeting you. I hope you meet some nice fish next time...
Volodymyr Teremetskyy Hello Volodymyr,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
We did not see so beatyfull fish and rays, snakes...
God bless honduras i love
This is really beautiful. :)
Thank you BadCat!
Jacques Lalonde Thank you for information. :)
Hi Jacques,Your video was spectacular! We are coming to Roatan end of March 2016 for the first time to snorkel the reef. What spots on the island are the best at which to snorkel? We will be staying near Sundancer Villas. We will have two 13 yr olds with us. We love seeing turtles, rays, barracuda, etc and are hoping to see a nurse shark. Our normal vacation spot is Dean's Blue Hole Long Island Bahamas.....a freediving mecca.
+Nicole Daw Hello Nicole,
I'm very honoured you liked my video
I have never been near Sundance Villas. Everyhting you saw in the video was filmed at West Bay.
The snorkeling might be just as good where you are going, so you might be happy with staying there the whole time.
If, not try heading out to West Bay for a day with the kids.
The snorkeling is very easy there.
At West Bay, there is a wharf right in front of Infinity Bay hotel (the Infinity Wharf). In the day time you should always enter the water to the left of the wharf. The boats come in on the right side of the wharf, so it's a little dangerous there. The best place to enter the water is at the left end of the beach (a 5-minute walk from Infinity). Once you get there, swim right out perpendicularly to the beach (towards the white buoy), and after a minute or so you will find a small passage and right after that you will be in 15 feet of water. The corals form valleys and peaks, so at some point you will be in deeper water and then in much shallower water. And yes, all the fish you see in my video are right there, 100 feet from the beach. some are quite common, others less.Very few sharks around West Bay. There are a few Nurse Sharks, but they usually rest around the bottom during the day.
You can try going to Cordelia Banks. That's on the South Side, and there are more Nurse Sharks there.
Here is the video I made of that; th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Also, here is the link to a more recent video filmed at West Bay.
It features more fish species and the quality is better (and there is a Nurse Shark in that video).
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Let me know if you have other questions... And have a great trip!
PS: I you go to West Bay, try to go there when the cruise ships are not in port. They are only there 2 or 3 days during the week, but on those days the population on the beach doubles or triples...
LOVELY Video of our Paradise..Thanks Sir Jac >
what an amazing video Sir!! The coral and fish diversity its just outstanding! Im going to Roatan in April and i will be there for 2 months :) Cant wait to watch this personally!!! Can you tell me what type of camera do you use in this video? Cheers from Portugal!!
Hello Jazz Hop. I'm very happy you enjoyed this video. I love getting comments like yours. This was filmed with a Sony Handycam HDR-CX580. Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great trip.
Thank you for this beautiful video. I just got back from 8 days on Roatan, and snorkeled this reef every day. Your video captures what my cell phone could not; I believe I even saw the same green moray eel. Is your video camera waterproof, or do you use some kind of housing for it? Thank you again for sharing this!
Hello Kelli... Thank you for the great comment. I was lucky to capture these beautiful images and it's my pleasure to share them with other people. I'm glad you had a great time in Roatan. Yes, I use an Ikelite waterproof housing for my camera. I have 2 other videos of Roatan on my chain if you care to watch them. I also have one shot in French Polynesia. Let me know if you have any other questions.... I hope you have many more wonderful diving trips!
hi Jacques just wanted to clarify. if we stayed at infinity bay resort would the snorkeling be the same as your video. How deep is the water their I am comfortable snorkelling but can't dive down very deep because of ear issues. are the views good from the surface as well
Hello Tara. Yes, Infinity Bay would be a great choice, but the snorkeling is pretty much the same all along the beach. Actually, there is a wharf right there in front of Infinity Bay hotel (the Infinity Wharf). In the day time you should always enter the water to the left of the wharf. The boats come in on the right side of the wharf, so it's a little dangerous there. The best place to enter the water is at the left end of the beach (a 5-minute walk from Infinity). Once you get there, swim right out perpendicularly to the beach (towards the white buoy), and after a minute or so you will find a small passage and right after that you will be in 15 feet of water. The corals form valleys and peaks, so at some point you will be in deeper water and then in much shallower water. And yes, all the fish you see in my video are right there, 100 feet from the beach. some are quite common, others less. Enjoy your vacation!
Very nice, do you know if it is still like this ? Thank you for this video
It's so beautiful. Did you apply any filter on your cam?
Thank you so much for making this video!! It is absolutely stunning. Can I ask you where on the West Bay Reef you shot this? We are going back the end of April and I would love to go where this was shot and try to shoot my own. Im a professional photographer but this video thing is new for me. Id like to get some great footage to work with. I snorkeled in front of the Grand Roatan Hotel last time and it was beautiful, just not like this. Looks like you were near the drop off wall. I hope I can at least do half as well as your video! Thank you again for making this stunning film to share with us!
Beautiful video! Looks like your not a first time freediver are you? There are some really long shots in there! How long can you stay down below for? We went the easy route and learned to scuba dive while in Roatan, but there's something beautiful and relaxing about freediving.
TRAVEL BASECAMP Hey Buddy, Thank you for the great comment. I'm glad you liked it. I started freediving when I was a kid at the cottage. On a good dive, I can stay underwater almost 2 minutes. Yeah, I love freediving best... like you say, it is very relaxing. Have you seen my latest video? It features over 60 marine speces; th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html Also, I am goig to Fakarava in 2 weeks to dive with the sharks there. You should subscribe to my chanel or send me an email so you can receive a botification when I have new videos. Thanks again! jacques_lalonde3(at)sympatico(dot)ca
Beautiful! Headed to Roatan in 3 weeks. Can you tell us best shore dives, tours or places to snorkel. Staying at Infinit West Bay.
Hello Trina! I'm so happy for you! You are going to have a great time... Most of what you have seen in the video was filmed right in front of Infinity Hotel, just to the left of the Infinity jetty. You can also enter the water at the West end of the beach. There, just head out to the reef by heading towards the white buoys. You can swim to the left and head towards the point. You van also take a boat out to Blue Channel. And here is another place you might want to visit; th-cam.com/video/-QDod_bnX9A/w-d-xo.html . It's on the other side of the Island, but not too far. Have fun!
Thanks so much! Maui and Bonaire are wonderful memories and so excited to refresh my soul by visiting Roatan!
Any other 'terra-firma' suggestions are welcome as well. ie dining, excursions? Infinity boasts it's own water purification system--- feeling a little paranoid to venture out-- digestively. Would love to get to mainland and do a Garufina day trip but it doesn't seem to match the ferry/flights to do 'just a day'. We are leery of the 'animal attractions' on the island as they are captive ;o(. Thanks again for any suggestions and have a wonderful day.
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Trina Cummins-Freund Hello again Trina.... I'm more than happy to help you prepare your trip.
You can also try some snorkeling spots not far from West Bay, like the Blue Channel. It’s a 10-minute ride by boat and I’m pretty sure the dive shop at Infinity Bay can take you there. They can also recommend other snorkeling spots you can try.
There are some Garifuna people living on the island. They mostly live at the East end of the island. You should ask about day trips that go there. You could also look into Gumbalimba Park, which is only 10 minutes from West Bay; they have free-roaming monkeys that come and sit on your shoulder when you offer them sunflower seeds, and also some parrots, which also live free. They are free to come and go as they please, but choose to stay because they are well treated. You can also see the parrots fly overhead around 6 a.m. at the east-end of West Bay (near Las Rocas). And if you are feeling adventurous, Gumbalimba Park also offers a great Zipline through the forest canopy.
There might also be a day-trip you can take to the mainland to a very quaint Honduran village in the mountains call 'Gracias Limpiras'. Ask about it at Infinity, and if they don't offer it, go to the Henry Morgan hotel and ask Nathalie about it.
As far as restaurants, you will definitely want to try the Coconut Shrimp at Bananarama, and check out their 2 for 1 pizza night Monday or Tuesday. You can get 2 large pizzas for the price of 1, so bring some friends. For high-end dining, you should go to 'The Vintage Pearl', which has an excellent wine cellar and some 4 star dining. You will also be encouraged to try "Gio's", which is your typical Crab shack. Some people love it, some people don't. I was among the latter…
Have a great trip and let me know how it went when you get back!
Trina Cummins-Freund I don't know if my message is gone to reach you "too late", but Honduras has plenty of option for 'terra firma' excursions, check with Garifuna Tours. Close to La Ceiba is Pico Bonito National Park, one of the best places to watch birds in their natural environment, more than 300 species. The Pico Bonito Eco Lodge is the only resort inside the Park with world class recognition. About 1.30 hour on car, west of La Ceiba is the town of Tela, with some of the best white sand beaches near a town in Honduras. Tela has a large Garifuna population, with great resorts and restaurants in town. Near Tela is the second largest Botanic Garden in the world: Lancetilla. Honduras is full of National Parks and Natural Reserves, more than any other Central America country. A land full of Spaniard Colonial cities and towns, enriched by Living Native cultures. In Honduras you will never feel a "stranger", only an explorer discovering a new world that you never imagine before.
Trina Cummins-Freund Hello Tian,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Wish I was there!!!
laurie Tribble Hello Laurie,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Super, surtout que tout est filmé en apnée!
Eric Lessard Merci Éric... Je ne sais pas si tu as eu le temps de voir la plus récente vidéo; th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html Merci encore de tous tes conseils.
That was a lovely way for me to take a dip again in West Bay. And I'm especially pleased that you dedicated the video to the Roatan Marine Park. I am from Calgary and spent a few months volunteering with Giaco, Christi, Nic and the gang there. Remarkable people and there might not be any fish in your video if not for them. I was doing beach and snorkel patrols in West Bay to try and teach cruise ship passengers how to snorkel more safely (safe for the reef I mean) and inhibit some of the illegal seahorse and shell trade that unfortunately happens there. Great video. Curious, what did you shoot it with? The Olympus tough TG-2 or TG-3 are great cameras, good for 59 feet. But I suspect you may be freediving a bit deeper than that. A talent I don't have.
Cheers, Tony
Hello Anthony... First, let me thank you for the volunteer work you did at West Bay. In retrospect, this video is also dedicated to you! Not easy trying to teach a bunch of tourists in party mode to respect the ecosystem. I was using a Sony Handycam HDR-CX580 with an Ikelite casing. Also, I have a new video you might enjoy about Cordelia Banks; th-cam.com/video/-QDod_bnX9A/w-d-xo.html
Anthony Davis Hello Anthony
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Bonjour Jacques,
Peut-être qu'en cet instant même vous êtes en plein tournage au Roatan. Votre vidéo est magnifique! Toutes nos félicitations! Vous nous avez fait rêver mon mari et moi. Nous prévoyions un voyage au Roatan cet été. Tous deux amoureux fous de snorkeling, nous aimerions savoir à quel endroit avez vous capté ces superbes images? Était-ce sur la plage de West End? Peut-on voir ces poissons uniquement en plongée ou nous pourrons également les voir en snorkeling de la plage sans aller dans les eaux trop profondes? À combien de mettre de la plage peut-on déjà se régaler de voir nos amis colorés? Nos avons regardé un hôtel sur West Bay puis un autre sur Sandy Bay... Nous serons heureux de lire vos commentaires qui nous seront très précieux. Un grand merci à l'avance :)
Michel et Diane
Bonjour Michel et Diane. Ce vidéo a été filmé entièrement à la plage de West Bay. Il y a beaucoup de circulation maritime à West End et la plongée n'y est pas recommandée. Le récif et les poissons que vous avez vus sont à 2 minutes de nage de la plage de West Bay. Le récif longe la plage et il n'est donc pas nécessaire de prendre un bateau pour voir tout cela. Les poissons sont présents à différentes profondeurs, donc il est possible d'en voir plusieurs espèces même à de faibles profondeurs. Pour les plus gros poissons, il faut pouvoir plonger pour arriver à leur niveau, ou bien les regarder passer en-dessous. Des heures de plaisir à plonger à votre guise et autant que vous le désirez.
Wow - what a stunning video! What kind of camera do you use? I'm secretly hoping it's something I can afford to buy my daughter. She uses a go pro but the wide angle makes it hard to get a good shot unless you are inches away.
+Lisa Glas Hello Lisa... Thank you for the great comment. Unfortunately, my system is a little more expensive than a GoPro. I used a Sony Handycam HDR-CX580, with an Ikelite housing (Product Number 6038.55), and 2 X LED i-Torch Video Pro5 lights (one attached to each handle of the Ikelite casing). This system cost me about $2500 and is considered 'mid-range'. The resolution is 1080 pixels. I am in the process of acquiring a 4K system, so the quality of future videos would be even better (you can subscribe to my chain to get a notification when they are pubished). Also, a 4K system costs aroung $5000 or more. Let me know if you have any questions. And I have a newer video you might want to chek out; th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Any good shallow reefs in West Bay ?
just wondering where exactly this video was taken. would like to go to roatan and would definitely like to snorkel here
HelloTara... This video was taken at West Bay, at the Western end of Roatan. I highly recommend West Bay. I have been there 6 times in the last 3 years, and it just keeps getting better. There are more fish every time. Also, everything you saw in the video can be found 100 feet from the shore. So the added advantage is that you don't have to rent a boat eveytime you want to see the reef and the fish. West Bay has 11 large hotels right on the beach, so you should have no problem finding one that's right for you.
what resort would you be out in front of in the water ???
Hello Mark... The best beach to go to in Roatan is West Bay. There, the reef is only a 1-minute swim from the beach. The are 11 hotels on that beach, so you have lots of choice; Infinity Bay, Mayan Princess, Bananarama, Paradise, Henry Morgan, etc... Let me know if you have any other questions. Also, check out my newest video of my trip in French Polynesia; 40 minutes of underwater beauty! "Fish and Sharks of French Polynesia - Diving at Fakarava". Cheers!
Wow beautiful Honduraz
Thanks Bree! I'll have a new video ready in a few weeks featuring over 50 marine species. Please check it out when it's ready...
Jacques Lalonde perfect friend
Jacques Lalonde Hello Bree,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Jacques Lalonde okay I will watch the video
What happened to your other video of Rostand. It was one of my favourites
What can I expect going November 20th? Are their trips to go swim with the whale sharks? How common are they there, and if they are, is November a good time to possibly see them? I specifically would like to swim with them if possible. Otherwise, any other recommendations would be appreciated.
Hello Robert... Whale Sharks are most common in August. That's when they come to feast on the mid-August coral spawn. Also, you need to know that September, October, and November is the rainy season there. I wouldn't recommend going in Novenber specifically for that. Let me know if you have other questions.
amazing video, was this at Fantasy island or close?
Thank you William. I'm glad you liked it. Actually, it was all filmed at West Bay. By the way, I will have a new video ready in a few weeks so I'll keep you posted (or you can subscribe to my channel). I also did another video of Cordelia Banks you might like; th-cam.com/video/-QDod_bnX9A/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
Ever see any sharks at west bay ?
+briannwo1900 Hello Brian. Very few sharks around West Bay. There are a few Nurse Sharks, but they usually rest around the bottom during the day. Most of the shark dives occur on the other side of the island. It's not very far, because the island is long and narrow. Are you planning to go see the sharks in Roatan? You can see some Nurse Sharks towards the end of my latest video; th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely beautiful. I felt myself floating through the waters with you! Speaking of water, is it really this clear, or did you touch up your video? We've always wanted to free dive Roatan, but have decided not to because of all the bites we see and hear about. Our friends are there right now and eaten up!!!! I am a buffet table, came back from Panama with over 200 bites. Any suggestions about avoiding/protecting from all the bites? Would sure love to experience this beautiful underwater landscape. Thanks!
Hello Kathy... The water really is that clear. Of course, the quality may vary, but I would say it is like in the video about 70% of the time (usually good to excellent). The only adjustments I make are contrast and white balance (which restores the colours to what they should be). I am lucky in that the sandflies don't like the taste of me. I rarely get bitten. I tell people to use a mixture of coconut oil and a bit of cedar oil. Also, the sandflies don't seem to like clear, hot and dry weather. They seem to come out in cloudy and wet conditions. Good luck!
Kathy, I got chewed to bits on a private island. There are sand flies, but some Cactus Juice or Natures Own (organic repellant they sell there) will help - so do Defend Bug Patches (vitamin B1 in a transdermal patch).
Kathy Smiley Hello Kathy,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Fantastic video, Roatan is the best! We go back in March for a week, can't wait! Check out my 3D video of Roatan if you can find a 3D TV. Next time you can do yours in 3D! 2013 Roatan Honduras Snorkel the coral reef 3D SBS 720P
Hello FlyMe... Thanks for the great comment. I'M glad you liked it... Yes, 3D will be my next step in video production. I'll check out your video later this wekeend. Thanks!
Do you use filter at lens of camera?
Hello Volodymyr. Yes, I use a Red filter for tropical water. This is necessary when you film below 15 feet (5 meters), because the Red is absorbed by the water. After 15 feet, the pictures or film appear very green/blue if you don't use a red filter. There may be a red filter specific to your brand of camera. Cheers.
What case did you have for your camera?
Hello Kate. Here is the link to the website I bought the system from. Unfortunately, I see it is no longer available. But maybe you can find it somewhere else... www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909227-REG/ikelite_6038_55_housing_for_sony.html
Kate Rister Hello Kate,
I have published a new video of Roatan, filmed in HD, and featuring over 60 marine species. Please have a look and let me know what you think.
th-cam.com/video/PieZ7aNl9b0/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jacques, its Juston from roatan. Great video, I was looking for some lion fish spearing, hopefully in the next video. Had a great time with ya keep in touch and keep the videos running!!!!!
Hey Jay... I'm so happy to hear from you. I'm glad you liked the video. The next one should be even better. Yeah, no Lionfish hunting on this video, but I can send you some picks if you want. In my second week there I bagged a 16-incher. Almost a record! My only regret for this last trip was that I met you guys too late during the week. You can write me an email at jacques_lalonde3(at)sympatico.ca or you can FaceBook me. It would be easier to keep in touch that way and to send you the pictures I have of the Lionfish. Cheers buddy!
Wanna make this my HDTV screensaver
LOL, Thanks SH... I would be honoured if you did. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Part of my family is and from there
Glad to hear you are going back to Roatan in April, that means we get to see more great video. I lost your e-mail address in a computer crash, e-mail me if you get a chance. Thanks GWW
Hi Walter. I can't wait to get there... My e-mail is jacques_lalonde3(at)sympatico.ca Cheers!
merde trop tard mon chum a booker ailleur. conseil tu devrais mettre genre le henry morgan dans un tes videos ou simplement le meme et écrire henry morgan car tous le monde fond la recherche henry morgan snorkeling et rien de beau sort. ton video n'est meme pas la. désolant car je lui avais dit de recherché ca car je suis aller vla 4 ans et adoré.
Dislike: " I never been travel there... Im envy you. Any beauty place is better than my closed room, ever visit a nice place, shame no money, I have to dream watching videos and fell pitty to myself". , deep feelings but is more easy clic on dislike button.