Any Fantasy Island Trip-Reports/photos from Summer 2014?
Any more comments on current accommodations?
Do Whale Sharks ever come to the Southern side of Roatan?
Yes, I have seen two of them on what amounts to the CCV/FIBR Shore dive
Any big animals swim close to the Fantasy Island shore-dives?
Go for the macro/micro. Use this unique zone for what it is best known for. I have seen Dolphin, all manner of Sharks, Atlantic Mantas, and apparently the 200 pound Goliath Grouper is back on the Prince Albert Wreck.
Again- go for the micro/macro.
What are the Autumn water-temperatures?
Depending upon rain run-off, likely 80° to 81°
In other words, would 3mm or 5mm be more appropriate?
Only you can know. Not only is your own body and reaction a personal factor, but so is the raw number of dives you will do on any given day. At FIBR, a full day would be 3, at CCV look for 5 a day.
Viz? 50ft? 100ft?
If it has just rained, count on diminished viz. In the Fall it likely will rain. The further you are away from the horrendous run-off caused by the FI dredged beach, the better you'll like it.
Finally, is it even a contest? Apparently they're right across from each other?
Fantasy Island vs. CCV.
Contest? Not even the same game.
Thanks.