RMP Lionfish Hunter Workshop

Lionfish pose a significant threat to local marine ecosystems due to widespread predation of native species, prolific reproduction, and lack of controlling predators.

However, here in the Bay Islands, the Roatan Marine Park have taken a proactive stance in removing this harmful species, and you can get licensed as a snorkeler or diver to join in the hunt. 

Would you like the opportunity hunt lionfish during your dives here in Roatan? Good news - Roatan Divers is a proud purveyor of the Roatan Marine Park’s Lionfish Workshop, which gives you license to hunt lionfish here in Roatan!

Lionfish Hunter with Roatan Divers
Lionfish Hunter with Roatan Divers

PRICE

$100 per person and includes your own spear

How long does it take?

HALF DAY

This is a Half-day course that is divided into 2 parts:

  • Knowledge Development: you will begin with an afternoon classroom session focused on procedures to hunt lionfish here in Roatan

  • Confined Dives: after you will do 1 confined dive to learn how to use the spears.

A good buoyancy is essential for hunting without damaging the coral reef. So, link the PPB Specialty with your Lionfish Hunter License and receive a special discount!

Who can do it?

Available for ages 12 and up, it's the perfect option for open and advanced divers.

 
 

What will I learn?

During your RMP Coral Restoration you will:

  • Learn all about lionfish

  • Learn how to use a spear and safely hunt lionfish

Why Roatan Divers?

As a Boutique Dive Center, here you will have

  • Small groups: maximum of 4 students per instructor, which means that we can focus on each guest's needs individually.

  • Premium Service: our team handles all equipment set-up, tank changeovers, as well as rinsing and storing of gear

  • Best boats: we are very proud to have the best boats in the island. Don’t lose your time in transit!

  • New dive gear: all of our rental BCDs, regulators, wetsuits and masks are from Mares, one of the largest scuba equipment manufacturers in the world

Dive Computer

DIVE COMPUTER

Roatan Divers is one of the few dive shops in Roatan that offers a dive computer to their students for use during their courses. Use the latest technology to track your depth, dive time, and No Decompression Limits (NDL) for the duration of your course.

What is the price?

$100 per person

No Hidden Fees! This price includes Honduras Taxes (19%), Credit Card Fees and:

Classroom
Presentation

Full Dive Gear

1 Spear

1 Confined
Water Dives

Frequently Asked Questions
about the RMP Lionfish Hunter Workshop

  • YES! We will dedicate an instructor exclusive for your course and the maximum size of the group is 4 people.

  • With the Lionfish Hunter Workshop you will:

    • Get the license to hunt lionfish during your dives

    • Learn how to use a spear

  • NO! This license is valid only for hunting here in Roatan.

    You can use your Roatan Marine Park issued Hawaiian sling (spear) with your unique ID number, that is associated with your certification

    • Minimum 12 years old

    • Be an Open Water Diver from any dive organization

    • Medical Form: You need to fill out a medical questionnaire. With any “Yes” response you will need a medical clearance for diving. You can acquire this at home or here on the Island at least one day prior to your dive. Ask us for the form!

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Increase your knowledge, learn new skills, and have a lot of fun with your instructor!