Mexico & Central America · Honduras

Guanaja

The wildest Bay Island.

5.0Salty Reef rating

Guanaja, Honduras — 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.

Guanaja is the least-developed Bay Island. Dramatic walls, healthy corals and virtually empty dive sites.

Best dive sites

Jado Trader Wreck
Black Rocks
Vertigo
Volcano Caves

Best snorkeling spots

Michael's Rock

What you may see underwater

Reef SharksSea TurtlesEagle RaysCoral ReefsGroupersBarracuda

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.

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