<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis liveaboard will let you experience the best of Roatan and will take you to nearby Utila and Cayos Cochinos as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s important to note that the Roatan Agressor is the only liveaboard that currently sails these islands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSome of the most popular sites in Guanaja include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michael\u2019s Rock:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis site is famous for its cracks & crevices. The maximum depth reaches 21m. This is known as a great practice dive before heading to Black Rock Canyons, a deeper canyon dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black Rock Canyon <\/strong>The most well-known dive site<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis site was created by volcanic action, and is a combination of caves, tunnels, cracks, and crevices. It is known as one of the most exciting dives in this area. You can turn a corner or come out of a tunnel, just to run into a sleeping shark or moray eel. You\u2019ll also see plenty of silverside sardines, glassy sweepers, groupers and barracudas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pinnacle<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis pinnacle is located in a channel and stands on a sandy bottom at 41m, very close to the channel wall, rising to 24m to a point about 17m below the surface. You\u2019ll see several varieties of black coral attached to the pinnacle, and a wall of the channel has some really beautiful coral, bluebell tunicates and crinoids at depths of only 3-9 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jado Trader<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis dive site was a refrigerator freighter sunk in 1987 to form an artificial reef. The Trader<\/em> rests on a sandy bottom, completely intact and in waters between 80 and 110 feet (24 \u2013 33 meters), suitable for experienced divers. This is easily one of the most photogenic wrecks in Honduras. Near to the wreck are several coral pinnacles that can be explored as well, and the entire area is teeming with pelagic fish and encrusted corals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVertigo<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis is a site along a beautiful barrier reef wall that has some spectacular drop-offs. The top of the wall is at about 11m then drops down to about 51m. From here, a sandy shelf juts out 18m or so before the wall drops off into the deep. Black crinoids can be found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jim\u2019s Silverlode<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis dive site encompasses a tunnel along the wall at a depth of 21m, which brings divers into a sandy-bottomed amphitheater-like area populated by huge groupers, yellowtails, moray eels, and swarms of silverside sardines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scuba Diving in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCayos is considered the most pristine area of the Bay Islands of Honduras, meaning that it\u2019s less inhabited and less touched by humans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This creates a healthier and more vibrant ecosystem. It is also a protected marine park area and encompasses two small islands: Cayo Menor and Cayo Grande, as well as a number of small cays.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThese protected reefs, sitting atop underwater mountains, and include fringing reefs, deep walls, and spur and groove formations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This area is ranked among the most bio-diverse regions of the Caribbean Sea, and there are more marine species here than anywhere else in Honduras.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSome of the most popular sites in Cayos Cochinos include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cocos Sea Mount (aka Roatan Banks) <\/strong>the most well-known dive site<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis is definitely the most talked about dive site here and is absolutely stunning to witness firsthand. You\u2019ll find huge schools of jacks, snapper, and barracuda swimming around pinnacles that rise from the sea floor to 12 meters from the surface. This area is mostly dived only by liveaboard but is worth the treck. You\u2019re also likely to see turtles, spotted eagle rays and groupers. Lionfish ceviche is often caught and cooked for guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toon Town<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis site is full of colorful, small creatures, which interact like a sort of cartoon village. All of this plays with an impressive backdrop of bluebell tunicates. You will see hermit crabs, frog fish, flamingo tongue, seahorses, octopus, and moray eels. This also makes for a great night dive as many of these creatures glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pelican Point<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis dive site is located at the northwest point of Cayos Mayor. It includes a terraced wall with cavers and overhands of healthy corals, including elkhorn, brain and staghorn, among others. You may see sharks, barracuda, and eagle rays swim past in the open water column, as well as French and queen angelfish, tangs, and parrotfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen should I visit Honduras?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe best time to visit the Honduran Bay Islands is generally when rainy season can be avoided, which is during January and February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A final consideration is Hurricane season<\/strong>, which runs from June through to October. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAs with most of the Caribbean, volatile weather can impact the quality of your dives, but many tourists visit year-round and there are many sites that are more or less protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If whale sharks are your number one scuba dive consideration while booking, make sure to visit during the months of March and April or September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is your best chance for viewing these majestic animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do I Get to The Bay Islands of Honduras?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Flying into Honduras is very easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The largest airport in the country is Ramon Villeda Morales Airport in San Pedro Sula. A few international flights arrive at Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport on Roatan, but most flights pass through mainland Honduras or other countries in Central America before connecting to Roatan or Utila. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traveling in and around the country is inexpensive, as well, especially if you choose to ride on the local transport. You can get to the islands from the mainland by ferry as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Dive Conditions Can I Expect in Honduras?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Visibility<\/strong> is generally 24-45 meters, with some reduction during the rainy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Water temperature<\/strong> averages 25\u00b0 C in winter and 29\u00b0 C in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDepth<\/strong> is generally 5-40 meters on dives. There is something for all levels of scuba divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCurrents<\/strong> tend to be gentle or moderate.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are about 200 dive sites<\/strong>, with more being discovered daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFinal words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n I have been fortunate enough to grow up in a scuba diving family that visited Roatan twice while I was a kid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is an experience I\u2019ll always cherish and sculpted my world views in unexpected ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also sparked my joy for travel and diving, which has completely changed my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/picture>Caitlin McCall in Roatan, Honduras, at age 14.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re a young or single traveler, looking for a great place to visit for a honeymoon or with your family, or ready for your first liveaboard experience, Honduras is the perfect vacation for scuba divers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book your trip, you won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Honduras is a beautiful island country, which sites between Guatemala and Nicaragua in Central America. It boasts amazingly clear waters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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