A rare opportunity to own one of the longest-running dive operations in West End, Roatán — complete with a grandfathered 183-foot dock, three dive boats, and a profitable turnkey business on the Caribbean waterfront.
West End Divers is one of the most established and respected dive shops in Roatán — a fully operational, profitable business offered for sale with real estate, equipment, and a turnkey team in place. The owners are retiring after years of building a beloved brand with a loyal, repeat customer base and outstanding online reputation.
The property sits on 38 feet of prime waterfront in the heart of West End's tourism district, with a rare grandfathered 183-foot dock — a feature that simply cannot be replicated today, as no new dock permits are issued in West End. This alone makes the listing extraordinary.
Included in the sale: the building, the dock, three dive boats, two compressors (air + nitrox), full rental gear for 80+ dives per day, a trained staff of five plus commission instructors, and up to 12 months of owner consultation to ensure a smooth transition. The trademarked name and logo convey with the business.
A solid, mostly concrete two-story building on deeded land with direct waterfront access — engineered for a working dive operation and income-producing restaurant space.
2-story, mostly concrete construction. 1,750 sq ft on 0.041 deeded acres. 38 feet of combined waterfront and road frontage. Sunset views over the Caribbean. Connected to town water and sewage. 1,200-gallon water cistern for backup supply.
183 feet long with 2,600 sq ft of functional space — a grandfathered structure in a zone where no new docks are permitted. This is one of the most valuable and irreplaceable assets in all of West End.
Direct Caribbean waterfront with sunset views. Positioned in the heart of the West End tourism district — walkable to restaurants, bars, and hotels. The dock provides private boat access without dependence on shared or public facilities.
West End's moratorium on new dock construction makes this one of the most exclusive waterfront assets on Roatán. The dock is fully functional and equipped for a professional dive operation:
A beloved dive operation with a decade-plus track record, a 5-star reputation, and a team that runs the day-to-day.
★ 5.0 / 5 — TripAdvisor
★ 4.8 / 5 — Google Reviews
One of the longest-running dive operations in West End, with a strong repeat customer base and a trademarked brand name and logo included in the sale.
High season (Dec 15 – Aug 31): 6–8 boats/day, 60–80 tanks/day average.
Low season (Sep 1 – Dec 15): Reduced but consistent operations.
Full rental gear inventory supports 80+ dives per day. PADI Dive Center fee is just minimal annual fee.
5 salaried employees: 1 Manager, 2 Boat Captains, 1 Compressor Operator (AB-certified), 1 Watchman — plus commission-based dive instructors.
Manager Courtney Blankenship oversees daily operations (competitive compensation package). The team is prepared to continue under new ownership.
Three fully equipped dive boats and a complete compressor and gear infrastructure for air, nitrox, and technical gas mixing.
Primary air fill compressor. Supports the full daily tank demand of 60–80 tanks during high season.
Dedicated nitrox compressor for enriched air fills — a premium service that sets West End Divers apart.
Booster pump for oxygen and helium, enabling technical gas mixing for advanced and trimix diving.
Four 2,000 cu ft oxygen tanks — substantial on-site O₂ capacity for nitrox and technical fills.
Two fill stations plus a dedicated O₂ analyzing station for accurate gas verification on every fill.
Complete rental gear inventory for 80+ dives/day. Full dive gear repair shop on-site for maintenance.
Every square foot is purpose-built for dive operations on the ground floor and restaurant income on the upper level.
Ground floor · 875 sq ft · Waterfront-facing
Upper floor · 875 sq ft · Income-producing
Rental Income: Cafe Escondido currently leases for monthly rental incomenth, providing steady additional income independent of dive operations.
— figures available upon request. Current profitabilix earnings are approximately Profitable–.
The business is profitable and well-managed with healthy margins.
Detailed financial statements, tax returns, and ledgers are available to qualified buyers upon request. The current owners are retiring and prepared to assist with a 12-month transition period.
Roatán is the largest of Honduras' Bay Islands, sitting atop the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the second-largest coral reef system in the world. West End is the island's tourism and dive epicenter.
West End is the vibrant, walkable tourism village on Roatán's western shore — a sandy main street lined with restaurants, bars, dive shops, and boutique hotels. It's where the majority of island visitors base themselves for diving, snorkeling, and sunset dinners.
Walk through the dive shop, dock, boats, and restaurant space from anywhere in the world.
The sale includes the real estate (building + 0.041 deeded acres), the grandfathered 183-foot dock, all three dive boats (Delfin III, Kiko, Sea Cat), all compressors and equipment, the full rental gear inventory, the trademarked "West End Divers" name and logo, and the existing business operations. Up to 12 months of owner consultation is included to ensure a smooth transition. The upstairs restaurant (Cafe Escondido) lease transfers with the property as rental income.
West End has a moratorium on new dock construction — no new dock permits are issued. This means existing docks are grandfathered and cannot be replicated. The 183-foot dock at West End Divers is one of the longest and most functional private docks in the area, providing deep-water boat access, a boat lift, wash-down area, and secure storage. It is arguably the single most valuable and irreplaceable asset included in this sale.
Yes. The five salaried staff members (Manager, 2 Boat Captains, Compressor Operator, and Watchman) plus commission-based dive instructors are part of the turnkey operation. Manager Courtney Blankenship runs day-to-day operations. The current owners are offering up to 12 months of consultation to support a seamless handover and staff continuity.
High season runs December 15 through August 31, with 6–8 boat trips per day and 60–80 tanks filled per day on average. Low season is September 1 through December 15, with reduced but steady operations. The business supports rental gear for 80+ dives per day at peak, with both air and nitrox fill capabilities and technical gas mixing (O₂/helium) available.
Annual property taxes are nominal. The PADI Dive Center fee is minimal annual fee. The property is connected to town water and sewage, with a 1,200-gallon cistern for backup. Staff salaries (5 salaried employees) and commission pools for dive instructors are the primary operating expenses, totaling approximately Profitable — figures available upon request in against Profitable — figures available upon request gross income.
Yes. The "West End Divers" name and logo are trademarked and included in the sale. This is a significant value-add — the brand carries years of 5-star reputation on TripAdvisor and Google, a loyal repeat customer base, and immediate recognition throughout the Roatán dive community and among returning tourists.
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