Дайв-сайты: Bay Islands
Honduras · Фильтруйте по глубине, типу и условиям.
Лучший сезон
March to September, March-April, September-October, March-September, March to April, August to October
Сложность
advanced, intermediate
Города
Coxen Hole, Utila Town, West Bay, West End
Все дайв-сайты
Blackfish Point
Utila Town · Bay Islands · Honduras
A current-swept promontory on Utila's north shore where deep-water upwellings attract whale sharks, dolphins, and eagle rays to a healthy reef slope teeming with Caribbean marine life.
CJ's Drop Off
Utila Town · Bay Islands · Honduras
A dramatic wall drop-off near the whale shark corridor, with pristine corals and a chance to spot the ocean's largest fish.
Hole in the Wall
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
A thrilling vertical chimney through the reef wall that drops divers from a sandy shelf into the open blue abyss.
Mary's Place
Coxen Hole · Bay Islands · Honduras
A dramatic volcanic fissure in the reef wall, narrow enough to touch both sides while descending through coral-encrusted cracks.
Utila North Side Wall
Utila Town · Bay Islands · Honduras
The exposed northern coast of Utila where dramatic wall dives drop into the Cayman Trench, delivering encounters with eagle rays, reef sharks, and pelagic visitors in conditions that keep crowds on the calmer south side.
Utila Whale Shark Banks
Utila Town · Bay Islands · Honduras
The underwater banks north of Utila where whale sharks aggregate seasonally to feed on fish and tunicate spawn, offering one of the most affordable and accessible whale shark encounter experiences in the Caribbean.
West Bay Wall
West Bay · Bay Islands · Honduras
A dramatic coral wall dropping from a white sand beach on Roatan's western tip, where healthy reef crest transitions to a vertical drop-off teeming with sponges, sea fans, and Caribbean reef life just metres from shore.
West End Wall
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
An iconic vertical wall plunging from five metres to beyond recreational limits, steps from the dive shops of Roatan's most popular dive village, with sponge-encrusted overhangs and prolific Caribbean reef life.
Дайв-центры: Bay Islands
Roatan Dive Center
Dixon Cove · Bay Islands · Honduras
Бутиковый SSI-центр в Диксон Коув: владелец с 12 500+ погружениями, доступ к рифам южного берега и 5 минут до аэропорта.
End of the World Resort
Guanaja · Bay Islands · Honduras
Главный дайв-курорт на отдалённой Гуанахе с 1990 года: пляжные кабины, нетронутые рифы и впечатляющий подводный рельеф.
Hotel Guanaja & Guanaja Dive Center
Guanaja · Bay Islands · Honduras
Главный дайв-центр на отдалённом острове Гуанаха: нетронутые безлюдные рифы, рэк Jado Trader и обучение PADI/SSI.
Anthony's Key Resort
Sandy Bay · Bay Islands · Honduras
Легендарный дайв-курорт с 1964 года в Сэнди Бэй: погружения с дельфинами, частный остров и доступ к нетронутым рифам Роатана.
Alton's Dive Center
Utila · Bay Islands · Honduras
Популярный PADI-центр на Утиле: малые классы, бюджетные цены, проживание на территории и сезонные туры к китовым акулам.
Bay Islands College of Diving
Utila · Bay Islands · Honduras
Один из старейших PADI 5-Star CDC Утилы с 1990 года, интегрированный с Utila Lodge для комфортных пакетов дайвинг-проживание.
Coral View Beach Resort & Dive Center
Utila · Bay Islands · Honduras
Пляжный PADI 5-Star курорт на Sandy Bay Утилы с домашним рифом, проживанием и более тихой альтернативой городским дайв-шопам.
Underwater Vision
Utila · Bay Islands · Honduras
Отмеченный наградами PADI 5-Star IDC и Career Development Center на Утиле: эко-фокус, профессиональное обучение, бюджетный дайвинг.
Utila Dive Centre
Utila · Bay Islands · Honduras
Всемирно отмеченный PADI 5-Star Career Development Centre на Утиле: два Platinum Course Director, техническое обучение и бюджетные цены.
West Bay Divers
West Bay · Bay Islands · Honduras
PADI 5-Star центр на пляже Вест Бэй с береговым доступом к рифу, двумя локациями и более 100 лет суммарного опыта команды.
Coconut Tree Divers
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
Единственный технический TDI-центр и PADI 5-Star IDC Роатана в бухте Халф Мун Бэй: от начальных курсов до тримикс-дайвинга.
Island Diving Center
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
PADI 5-Star IDC Resort при отеле Brisas del Mar с собственным причалом, домашним рифом и интегрированными пакетами дайвинг-проживание.
Native Sons Water Sports
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
Местный дайв-шоп в Вест Энде: аутентичный дайвинг Роатана по бюджетным ценам с опытными местными гидами.
Reef Gliders
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Resort в Вест Энде: многоязычный персонал, профессиональные программы и доступ к 50+ дайв-сайтам.
Roatan Divers
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
Отмеченный наградами PADI 5-Star IDC Eco Center в Вест Энде: бутиковый дайвинг малыми группами и экологическая направленность.
Splash Inn Dive Resort
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
Пляжный дайв-курорт PADI в Вест Энде с бассейном, рестораном, проживанием и ежедневными лодочными погружениями на Мезоамериканском рифе.
Sun Divers Roatan
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
Первый PADI Eco Center Роатана в Халф Мун Бэй: отличная атмосфера, великолепный дайвинг и экологическая ответственность.
West End Divers
West End · Bay Islands · Honduras
PADI Five Star Dive Resort в Вест Энде с 1991 года: собственное проживание и доступ к 50+ дайв-сайтам Мезоамериканского рифа.
Roatan Seaside Divers
34101 French Cay · Bay Islands · Honduras
Blue Island Divers
34101 Sandy Bay · Bay Islands · Honduras
Roatan Ocean Divers
34101 Sandy Bay · Bay Islands · Honduras
Scuba Roatan
Bay Islands · Bay Islands · Honduras
Best Dive Roatan
34101 Sandy Bay · Bay Islands · Honduras
Octopus Dive School
Bay Islands · Bay Islands · Honduras
Clearwater Adventures - Dive & Snorkel
W Bay Rd · Bay Islands · Honduras
Key Divers Roatan
34101 Coxen Hole · Bay Islands · Honduras
Grand Bleu Diving
Sandy Bay · Bay Islands · Honduras
Barefoot Divers
00000 Coxen Hole · Bay Islands · Honduras
Дайвинг: Bay Islands
Bay Islands — reef, wall, open-water дайв-сайты в 4 локациях. Фильтруйте по глубине, типу и условиям.
FAQ
Why is Blackfish Point considered an advanced dive site?
Blackfish Point is exposed to open ocean on Utila's north shore, and the currents here can be significantly stronger than the sheltered south side where most Utila diving takes place. Downcurrents are possible along the wall, and conditions can change rapidly. The site often requires negative entries and strong current-management skills. The depth drops quickly to 30 metres and beyond, demanding good buoyancy control and air management. Most dive operators require Advanced Open Water certification and proof of recent diving experience before taking divers to Blackfish Point.
What is the connection between Blackfish Point and whale sharks?
Utila is one of the few places in the Caribbean where whale sharks are seen regularly, and the nutrient-rich upwellings at points like Blackfish Point are believed to concentrate the plankton that attracts them. The name Blackfish refers to pilot whales historically seen in the area, indicating the deep-water productivity of this location. Whale shark encounters typically involve surface snorkelling rather than diving, as the sharks feed near the surface. The peak seasons are March to May and August to October, coinciding with bonito spawning events that create plankton blooms.
How does Blackfish Point compare to CJ's Drop Off and other Utila sites?
While CJ's Drop Off on the south side is known for its dramatic vertical wall and calm conditions, Blackfish Point on the north side offers a fundamentally different experience. The north shore sites are more exposed, more current-swept, and more likely to deliver pelagic encounters. The reef structure at Blackfish Point is a sloping reef rather than a vertical wall, with more varied topography including swim-throughs and undercuts. The marine life tends to be larger and more pelagic-oriented. Most experienced Utila divers recommend diving both sides of the island for a complete experience.
Can you see whale sharks at CJ's Drop Off in Utila?
Whale sharks do pass through the deep waters near CJ's Drop Off, particularly during March-April and September-October when plankton blooms attract them. Sightings are not guaranteed but Utila is one of the most reliable places in the Caribbean to encounter whale sharks. Dedicated whale shark snorkelling trips increase your chances.
Why is Utila considered the cheapest place to dive in the Caribbean?
Utila has long been known as one of the world's most affordable dive destinations. Competition among the island's many dive shops keeps prices low, and basic accommodation is inexpensive. You can complete a PADI Open Water certification in Utila for a fraction of what it costs in other Caribbean destinations, often including accommodation.