This dive site, officially known as Bucca Quay but commonly referred to as West End Wall, is a renowned wall drift dive. Divers typically start at approximately 20 meters (66 feet) and drift along the wall, heading west/south. The site features intricate side canyons, thrilling chutes, and cascading sand falls, creating a dynamic and visually stunning underwater landscape. Navigation is primarily a drift along the wall, allowing divers to relax and observe the abundant marine life unfolding before them.
The site is celebrated for being covered with 'lots of life.' While specific fish species are not detailed, a keen eye towards the deep blue is always rewarded with the potential sighting of a hammerhead shark. Given its location within the Caribbean, divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of reef fish, hard and soft corals, sponges, and other invertebrates typical of healthy reef ecosystems.
Bucca Quay is considered 'everyone’s favorite wall dive' in the area, suggesting its consistent quality and exciting encounters. The best time to visit aligns with Roatan's dry season, typically from February to September, for optimal weather and calm seas. For freedivers, the wall offers excellent depth progression and the chance to encounter pelagics in the blue, while scuba divers can explore the wall's intricacies more thoroughly. Always be mindful of currents during this drift dive.
