Last updated: . This update distinguishes the family’s resort and dive memories from current camp-age, training, and program details. Date information added October 28, 2026.
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First published June 25, 2018. This is our family’s account of a past stay at Anthony’s Key Resort. Camp schedules, age limits, activities, and package inclusions can change; see the resort’s linked camp page for current details.
This odd blip on our itinerary seems out of place. We committed to this trip even before we finalized the plans for our big travels.
My parents had visited Anthony’s Key Resort several times before our trip. On one earlier visit, they took Goose with them. During our family’s stay, the camp grouped children by age. We brought Goose, G-man, and Batman: Goose was in the older group while the boys were in the younger group. They had lots of activities each day, and frankly, I was jealous of what they were doing most of the time! I wished I could join them too. For current camp ages and activities, check the resort’s Dolphin Scuba Camp details.
Our original family video: Swimming With Dolphins In Honduras!.
During that trip, the kids went to the dolphin preserve nearly every day. They learned to give commands, had dolphin experiences, rode on dorsal fins, were pushed on boogie boards by dolphins, and got to know the dolphins’ personalities. On the small island next to the cabanas, across from Roatan’s main island, they also played in the ocean, snorkeled, and spent time with the resident cats.
During the week, they also visited an iguana park, a sloth preserve (Goose loved one of the sloths), and an exotic-animal preserve; they fed monkeys and went horseback riding. The boys tried something called SASY, an introduction to using a regulator and compressed-air tank while floating at the surface. The resort describes SASY as a snorkeling program for younger children, rather than an underwater scuba certification.
At the time, Goose was 10 and was able to get scuba certified during the week. She joined us for a family dive at the end of the week! More on that in our post about diving in Roatan.
Planning a camp trip now? The resort currently lists Dolphin Scuba Camp for ages 6–12, with different programs by age and prior certification. Its Junior Scuba Diver course is a subset of the full Open Water course; the resort says the extra training needed for full Open Water certification cannot fit into the camp schedule. Confirm your child’s program, medical requirements, dates, equipment, and package inclusions directly before booking.
One highlight was the piñata party at the end of the week and the chance to join the kids in a dolphin experience. On our trip, we were able to join without paying extra because that experience was included in our kids’ camp package. We met Calli, watched her perform, and learned more about her. The other dolphins rubbed her skin, and we watched her pull and push the kids through the water. Such fun!
Our original family video: Reef Diving In Honduras With Kids!.
Redbeard and I spent that week diving three or four times a day. Check our other post for more about that family trip’s diving adventures.
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This is so amazing, so glad I came across this blog, my family is actually native to Honduras, I am now 36 with a 10 year old who has expressed tirelessly his will to learn his history and learn the language and understand why we’re black yet his grandparents speak Spanish. This is so lovely and makes me more comfortable to go back home for the first time and experience roatan with my son.
Hi Chana, glad you liked it! How I miss diving in Honduras! Family History is something I discuss with our kids too, and we all enjoy it every time we do. It makes a lot of difference to know and understand your roots. Have fun in Honduras! 🙂
This is so amazing, so glad I came across this blog, my family is actually native to Honduras, I am now 36 with a 10 year old who has expressed tirelessly his will to learn his history and learn the language and understand why we’re black yet his grandparents speak Spanish. This is so lovely and makes me more comfortable to go back home for the first time and experience roatan with my son.
Hi Chana, glad you liked it! How I miss diving in Honduras! Family History is something I discuss with our kids too, and we all enjoy it every time we do. It makes a lot of difference to know and understand your roots. Have fun in Honduras! 🙂
This is so amazing, so glad I came across this blog, my family is actually native to Honduras, I am now 36 with a 10 year old who has expressed tirelessly his will to learn his history and learn the language and understand why we’re black yet his grandparents speak Spanish. This is so lovely and makes me more comfortable to go back home for the first time and experience roatan with my son.
Hi Chana, glad you liked it! How I miss diving in Honduras! Family History is something I discuss with our kids too, and we all enjoy it every time we do. It makes a lot of difference to know and understand your roots. Have fun in Honduras! 🙂
This is so amazing, so glad I came across this blog, my family is actually native to Honduras, I am now 36 with a 10 year old who has expressed tirelessly his will to learn his history and learn the language and understand why we’re black yet his grandparents speak Spanish. This is so lovely and makes me more comfortable to go back home for the first time and experience roatan with my son.
Hi Chana, glad you liked it! How I miss diving in Honduras! Family History is something I discuss with our kids too, and we all enjoy it every time we do. It makes a lot of difference to know and understand your roots. Have fun in Honduras! 🙂
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Just wanted to chime in on this amazing discussion about luxury resorts in Roatan! While I haven’t been to every island paradise out there (yet!), I can definitely say my stay at Caribbean SeaHawk Resorts, Roatan was pure magic. Pure luxury in rooms with ocean views. For a relaxed, intimate vibe, it’s the perfect Caribbean escape! Highly recommend!
Just wanted to chime in on this amazing discussion about luxury resorts in Roatan! While I haven’t been to every island paradise out there (yet!), I can definitely say my stay at Caribbean SeaHawk Resorts, Roatan was pure magic. Pure luxury in rooms with ocean views. For a relaxed, intimate vibe, it’s the perfect Caribbean escape! Highly recommend!
Just wanted to chime in on this amazing discussion about luxury resorts in Roatan! While I haven’t been to every island paradise out there (yet!), I can definitely say my stay at Caribbean SeaHawk Resorts, Roatan was pure magic. Pure luxury in rooms with ocean views. For a relaxed, intimate vibe, it’s the perfect Caribbean escape! Highly recommend!