Plongée à Utila — Honduras

Utila is the Bay Islands' budget option — $35 two-tank dives on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world's second largest. From March to May and August to October, whale sharks cruise the north shore drop-off. It's also one of the cheapest places to get certified, drawing backpackers from across Central America.

Score
68.2
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Utila
HondurasCaribbean
68.2

SCORE

16.0960°N

-86.8983°E

Utila is the Bay Islands' budget option — $35 two-tank dives on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world's second largest. From March to May and August to October, whale sharks cruise the north shore drop-off. It's also one of the cheapest places to get certified, drawing backpackers from across Central America.

The Cheapest Whale Shark Diving on Earth

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$35
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, August
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML60.0CH82.0VIS70.0SV85.0TMP73.0DA62.0OP78.0TS66.0GT48.0VAL68.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

60.0

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

Species Diversity
80
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
45
Marine Life Diversity
60.0
Coral & Reef Health
82.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
85.0
Water Temperature
73.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
48.0
Value & Cost
68.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wallreefwreckcavepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

whale shark snorkeling (Mar-Apr, Sep-Oct)Water Caye beach dayPumpkin Hill hikebackpacker bar scenehorseback riding

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber3 km — Bay Islands Underwater Medical Center (BIUMC), Utila
Nearest Hospital3 km

Chamber on-island; basic clinic; ferry to La Ceiba (1 hr) for hospital; air ambulance available

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Utila Dive Centre

PADI

4.8
620 reviewsNITROX

Alton's Dive Center

PADI

4.7
480 reviewsNITROX

Underwater Vision

SSI

4.6
310 reviewsNITROX