Utila

Utila ranks 7th on the list of the best dive sites in Honduras. This site is the smallest and flattest of the three major Bay Islands, and is the closest to the mainland. The island is 9.5 miles long and 3 miles wide. Land transportation is limited to a few pickup trucks, a couple of unreliable taxis and a ton of old mountain bikes. The Utila is not only renown as one of the best diving locations in the Caribbean, it is also known as the cheapest.

The North side of Utila is interesting diving but not any better than the south side. The visibility ranged from 60 to 100ft. Depths were 40 –90ft. Most dives are wall dives except for Black Hills which is an incredible seamount. Corals and sea life are prolific in Utila. All the dives were excellent. From mid-February through March one can almost be guaranteed a whale shark experience.

Location: Caribbean Sea, Honduras

Area: 45 km²