Plongée à Guanaja — Honduras

Guanaja is the least-developed of Honduras's Bay Islands, offering Mesoamerican Barrier Reef diving without the crowds of Roatan or Utila. The north shore wall drops into blue water where whale sharks visit seasonally, while the pine-forested interior shows no signs of development. True off-the-beaten-path Caribbean diving.

Score
68.8
Visibilité
18–40m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
February, March, April
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Guanaja
HondurasCentral America & Caribbean
68.8

SCORE

16.4600°N

-85.9000°E

Guanaja is the least-developed of Honduras's Bay Islands, offering Mesoamerican Barrier Reef diving without the crowds of Roatan or Utila. The north shore wall drops into blue water where whale sharks visit seasonally, while the pine-forested interior shows no signs of development. True off-the-beaten-path Caribbean diving.

Bay Islands' Uncrowded Third Sister

Visibility18–40 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$75
Best MonthsFebruary, March, April, May
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH72.0VIS80.0SV68.0TMP88.0DA68.0OP72.0TS48.0GT35.0VAL82.0CRD92.0SP48.0

Marine Life

72.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
68
Megafauna Encounters
62
Reef Fish Abundance
75
Macro Life
58
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
68.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
48.0
Getting There
35.0
Value & Cost
82.0
Crowding
92.0
Social Proof
48.0

Dive Types

reefwallwreckdrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Pine ridge hikingkayaking to mangrove caysBonacca town (Venice of Honduras)waterfall trek

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Bonacca Cay water town

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber80 km — Roatan Hyperbaric Chamber
Nearest Hospital10 km

Small clinic on island; boat or flight to Roatan for chamber

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Guanaja Dive Resort

PADI

4.6
50 reviewsNITROX

End of the World Resort Diving

SSI

4.5
35 reviews