Roatan vs. Kona

frontiernurse

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• Aug 31, 2013

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I know Roatan is totally different from Kona and they are both great and I've been to both of them before and this post is a desperate cry for help in deciding where to go in January. I already know where to stay and who to dive with. I just CAN'T decide between Kona and Roatan.

I'm gonna post this in both the Bay Islands and the Hawaii forums. Help me decide! Please!!! Tell me your stories, your preferences, your reasons for choosing one over the other... (I already love them both).

I appreciate your totally free and loose and un-fettered opinions!

xo

 

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• Aug 31, 2013

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No doubt I would choose Fiji

 

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• Aug 31, 2013

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How's the weather in Kona in January? I don't know and that would be a key part of that equation.

January is not my most favotitest special month of the year for Bay Islands diving, I am jaded and tend to avoid the place November through January. It is likely the best of those three months, though.

 

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• Aug 31, 2013

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Is there a reason you are choosing between those 2 places, other than being familiar with both?

Personally I'd pick neither, especially in January. Water in Kona would be cooler than I'd prefer.

 

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• Aug 31, 2013

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Water is Kona is also much rougher in the winter.

 

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Hmmmm. Excellent and thoughtful responses all. I don't have enough time for Fiji although that sounds dreamy. Yes, I'm familiar with both and have had great experiences both places. I'm not feeling particularly creative in finding a new spot that is as easy to get to as those. But open to suggestions. (I am being so lazy!) Thanks all!

 

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• Oct 3, 2013

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I like Roatan in late January early February. The rainy season is usually over at this time. Not too many people, almost no bugs and you may get a little rain early in the morning, no squalls that would stop diving, and hey you're going to get wet anyway. We stay at CCV or Anthony's key. Always great with 4-8 divers on the boat instead of the 10-15 during the spring and summer months.