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
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
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
60.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
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
Non-Diver Score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber on-island; basic clinic; ferry to La Ceiba (1 hr) for hospital; air ambulance available
Top Operators
Utila Dive Centre
PADI
Alton's Dive Center
PADI
Underwater Vision
SSI