Advertisement
Find a Dive Shop Replace your Card

Diving in the Bay Islands

Explore diving in the Bay Islands

There is plenty of variety to be had diving the Bay Islands and it also suits all levels of divers. Most dive operators are located either on Roatán or Útila with a couple on Guanaja.

At Roatán, explore dramatic drop-offs, sloping reefs, and boulder formations. Útila is famous for its whale shark sightings that often happen at the west end of the island.

Guanaja is the least developed of the three islands and the least visited so diving here is a very personal experience. Dive sites here feature a series of pinnacles, vertical walls, lava tunnels and shipwrecks. Guanaja is located right at the edge of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System and this attracts pelagic marine life to the area.

 

When to dive in the Bay Islands

The best times to dive are over February to early October and you can expect balmy weather and water temperature of 81-88°F (27-31°C).

Visibility averages at 66ft (20m). The best time for reliable whale shark sightings is during March to May and August to October.

Book your diving in the Bay Islands

Common marine life sightings for Bay Islands

More Information

Fly to the Juan Manuel Gálvez Roatán International Airport on Roatán on airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca Honduras, Avianca Guatemala and others. There are ferry services to reach the other islands and there are also flights to Útila and Guanaja.

Time Zone
UTC-06:00
Phone
+504
Currency
HNL
Voltage
120 V
Pressure
Pounds/square inch (psi)
Plug
A, B
Languages
English
1st Stage
INT / Yoke / K
Domestic airports
Juan Manuel Galvez Intl. (RTB)
International airports
La Mesa Intl (SAP)
img
Carry Your Card with Pride!
Showcase your diving skills with a new PADI certification card in eCard or waterproof card made from recycled materials. Limited supply!
Get Yours Now
img
Stay Connected In and Out of the Water
PADI Club™ is your way to meetup with divers, keep your skills fresh, and take your diving to the next level with a FREE annual magazine subscription, discounted PADI eLearning courses + more!
JOIN NOW

Popular courses: Bay Islands

Thanks, from PADI.

This page wouldn't be possible without contributions from the following PADI members: Anthony's Key Resort, Roatan Divers, Sandy Bay DiversDisclaimer

x

Save that favourite

With a PADI Travel account, you can favourite dive operators to come back to later on any device or computer

Log in or sign up