Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences

Name

Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences

Legal name

Anthony's Key

Website

https://anthonyskey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Science Education and Eco-Tourism Services

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Guided Diving & Snorkeling Excursions (boat/shore trips) (THAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD), Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA), Marine Conservation & Citizen-Science Experiences (reef monitoring, turtle walks) (THAAAIAH), Dive & Snorkel Equipment Rental, Retail & Boat Services (compressors, gear hire) (THAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Marine science education
• Dolphin interaction programs
• Coral reef restoration
• Marine biology internships
• Caribbean dive resort

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dolphin Programs: Guests pay for dolphin encounter, dolphin action swim, and dolphin trainer-for-a-day programs. Pricing ranges from $30-$145 depending on package type (economical, individual, couple, family) and activity level.
2. Internship Programs: College undergraduates and recent graduates pay to participate in four-week Coral Reef Research and Dolphin Training & Research internships. May apply for research or independent studies credit through home institution.
3. Academic Group Programs: Student groups from schools like North Collins Central School pay for structured marine science programs including the Creative Nature Journaling component.
4. Photography Services: Photo and video packages for dolphin encounters and diving activities. Packages range from $30-$105 for dolphin encounter sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences operates marine science education and research programs on Bailey's Key, Roatan, Honduras, offering paid dolphin interactions (Dolphin Encounter, Dolphin Action Swim, Dolphin Trainer for a Day), four-week marine science internships, school group marine science programs, and a coral nursery restoration initiative. Programs are integrated with Anthony's Key Resort's accommodations, dining, dive operations, and on-site medical services.

Product overview

Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences (RIMS) is a marine science education and research facility operated in conjunction with Anthony's Key Resort on Roatan, Honduras. The organization offers a portfolio of marine-focused programs including dolphin interaction experiences (Dolphin Encounter, Dolphin Action Swim, Dolphin Trainer for a Day), marine science internships in dolphin training and coral reef research, academic group programs for school students, and a coral nursery restoration program. RIMS is located on Bailey's Key adjacent to the resort, with accommodations available in Dockside Lofts for visiting student groups. The institute integrates with the resort's broader amenity ecosystem including the dive operation, Ankor Seafood Grill restaurant, Ixora Spa, and on-site Cornerstone Medical Services hyperbaric chamber.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIMS: Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - marine education, dolphin programs, and coral reef research operated by the resort
• Cornerstone Medical Services
• Key to Paradise
• Dolphin Scuba Summer Camp

Products and services

• Dolphin Programs (Dolphin Encounter, Dolphin Action Swim, Dolphin Trainer for a Day) Paid face-to-face educational dolphin experiences for resort guests and visitors at Bailey's Key, including Dolphin Encounter (shallow-water interaction), Dolphin Action Swim (deep-water swim), and Dolphin Trainer for a Day (hands-on training session). Pricing ranges from $30 to $145 per session depending on package and group size.
• Marine Science Internships (Dolphin Training & Research; Coral Reef Research) Four-week intensive internship programs for college undergraduates and recent graduates, offering live-and-work exposure to marine mammal research, bottlenose dolphin training, and Caribbean reef research under professional mentors. Students may apply for research or independent studies credit through their home institution.
• Academic Groups Program Structured marine science programs for school and university student groups, including curriculum-aligned activities and accommodations in Dockside Lofts (located on the second level of the RIMS building). Designed for educational field trips and hands-on marine learning experiences.
• Coral Nursery Program Coral reef restoration initiative using artificial coral trees in underwater nurseries to enhance local populations of staghorn and elkhorn coral, supporting marine biology research and conservation at the RIMS facility.
• Dolphin Scuba Summer Camp Children's summer camp program offered annually in June, July, and August for children ages 6 to 12, combining dolphin interactions with scuba diving activities.
• Dive Shop & Equipment Rentals Full-service dive shop offering scuba and snorkel gear rentals including regulators, BCs, wetsuits, dive computers, masks, fins, and tanks on daily or weekly basis with Nitrox fills available. Single tank day/night dive from $45; with gear from $60 (subject to 15% sales tax).
• Ankor Seafood Grill On-site restaurant serving three meals daily featuring local seafood, traditional Honduran recipes, and international cuisine with ocean views; open to resort guests and outside visitors.
• Ixora Spa Full-service spa and wellness facility offering massages, facials, and relaxation treatments for resort guests.
• Maya Key Private Island Private island accessible to 7-night resort package guests featuring two secluded beaches, wildlife rescue center and sanctuary, and picnic lunch facilities.
• Photography and Video Services Photo and video packages for dolphin encounters and diving activities, ranging from $30 to $105 for dolphin encounter sessions.
• Scuba Instruction (PADI Certification) PADI scuba diving certification courses offered through the resort's dive shop, with instruction at the on-site facility and dive boats.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coral nursery program established to restore 90% depleted Caribbean coral species

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carnival Cruise LinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Carnival Cruise Line Tour Operations awards program recognizes top-rated tour operators in the Caribbean. Anthony's Key Resort won 'Caribbean's Leading Tour Operator' for Roatan for two consecutive years (2015-2016). Award celebrates best performance, most creative shore excursions, best customer service, and quality.
• Princess CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 April 2012Anthony's Key Resort's Dolphin Encounter is offered as an approved shore excursion through Princess Cruises. The Dolphin Encounter won the C.R.U.I.S.E. (Courtesy, Respect, Unfailing in Service and Excellence) Tour of the Season award for the port of Roatan. The Crown Princess calls to Roatan weekly out of Galveston, Texas.
• Divers Alert Network (DAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Medical Services and Hyperbaric Chamber is an approved member of DAN's International Preferred Provider Network (IPPN). This partnership ensures ongoing training for staff in hyperbaric medicine and streamlined care for DAN-insured divers. The objective is to ensure availability of high-quality, cost-effective, and specialized medical care to DAN-insured members.
• North Collins Central SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent group from North Collins Central School has been utilizing RIMS facility for many years to take advantage of structured marine science programs. Added Creative Nature Journaling component to their course, encouraging students to express thoughts and feelings about coral reef exposure through journaling.
• Cornerstone Medical ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site medical clinic featuring hyperbaric chamber and comprehensive medical services operated by Cornerstone Medical Services. Includes emergency room, laboratory, pharmacy, and consultation rooms. Staffed by three onsite physicians, an EMT, and lab technicians. Serves both resort guests and local community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Beaches Resorts (Sandals): Family all-inclusive Caribbean resort brand (Sandals Resorts International) operating multiple properties with PADI dive programs, water sports, and kids' camp offerings. Competes indirectly for the same multi-generational Caribbean family vacation market that RIMS' Dolphin Scuba Camp targets.
• Atlantis Paradise Island: Large integrated Bahamian resort complex with marine exhibits, Dolphin Cay, and Aquaventure water park. Competes for cruise-passenger and family Caribbean vacation spend at much larger scale and brand reach than RIMS.

Direct peers

• CoCo View Resort: Long-established Roatan dive resort offering wall diving, PADI instruction, and dive packages from the same Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Most direct geographic competitor on Roatan for dive tourists and underwater photography guests.
• ScubaCaribe: Caribbean-wide dive operator running dive centers, snorkeling tours, and PADI courses across multiple destinations including the Bay Islands. Comparable as a multi-island Caribbean dive excursion operator with cruise-line integration.
• Dolphin Encounters (Blue Lagoon Island): Nassau, Bahamas-based dolphin encounter facility offering dolphin swims, encounters, and educational programs on Blue Lagoon Island. Directly comparable to RIMS in combining captive dolphin interactions with marine education programming for cruise passengers and tourists.
• Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort: Roatan-based beach and dive resort offering dive packages, PADI certifications, and snorkel excursions on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Direct competitor for the same leisure dive tourist segment visiting Roatan.
• Dolphin Cay (Atlantis Paradise Island): 14-acre dolphin habitat and marine mammal facility at Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, offering dolphin encounters, scuba, and trainer-for-a-day programs. Mirrors RIMS' resort-integrated dolphin interaction model at significantly larger scale.
• Dolphin Discovery: Largest dolphin encounter operator in Mexico and the Caribbean, running multiple dolphin swim and interaction parks across destinations including Cozumel, Riviera Maya, and Punta Cana. Closest direct competitor to RIMS in captive dolphin experiences for cruise passengers and resort guests in the Caribbean basin.
• Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort: West End, Roatan resort combining accommodations with dive shop, PADI training, and reef excursions. Competes for the same leisure and dive tourist base on Roatan's northwest shore.

Emerging players

• Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: Independent marine research and education institution in Florida running sea turtle, shark, and coral programs with internship pipelines. Comparable to RIMS on the marine science education and citizen-science engagement dimension, though operating as nonprofit without a captive dolphin facility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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