Mexico & Central America · Honduras
Guanaja
The wildest Bay Island.
Destination snapshot
Best time
Year-round
Water temp
78–84°F
Visibility
80–120 ft
Skill level
Intermediate
Flight time (US)
Connection
Great for
Remote · Walls
Why visit
Untouched walls, pinnacles and the seamounts of the Cayman Trench — with almost no crowds.
Best dive sites
- Jado Trader Wreck
- Black Rocks
- Vertigo
- Volcano Caves
Best snorkeling spots
- Michael's Rock
What you may see underwater
Interesting fact
Guanaja is the least-developed of Honduras's Bay Islands — most of its dive sites see fewer than 20 divers a week, and the seamount at Jado Trader is a pelagic magnet.
Who this destination is best for
- Experienced divers
Frequently asked questions
- Roatan vs. Guanaja?
- Roatan is developed and easy; Guanaja is remote, quiet, and for divers who want empty reefs and personalized attention.
- How do I get there?
- Small commuter flight from La Ceiba or Roatan.
- When to dive?
- March–September for calm seas and best visibility.
Ready to dive Guanaja?
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At a glance
- Region
- Mexico & Central America
- Country
- Honduras
- Best season
- Year-round
- Water temp
- 78–84°F
- Visibility
- 80–120 ft
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Flight from US
- Connection
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