Cozumel Marine Park vs Roatan
Two head-to-head, scored on marine life, visibility, access and facilities. Cozumel Marine Park takes the edge at 4.6/5.
4.6
★★★★★
Cozumel Marine Park
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
5.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
4.2
★★★★☆
Roatan
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — ideal for newcomers.
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
5.0
Facilities
4.5
🏆 Cozumel Marine Park wins on overall score. It leads on marine life, visibility.
Pros & cons
Cozumel Marine Park
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 30 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
- Deep dives to 40 m
Roatan
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 25 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Quick facts
| Cozumel Marine Park | Roatan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Level | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Depth | 5–40 m | 3–35 m |
| Visibility | 30 m | 25 m |
| Best season | Year-round | Year-round |
| Access | boat | boat, shore |
| Best for | Big-marine-life fans, Clean-water photography | Big-marine-life fans, Shore diving, Clean-water photography |