Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Mar–May · Moderate current · 26–30°C (coldest Jan, warmest Jun)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 26–30°C (coldest Jan, warmest Jun)
- Visibility
- 10–30m: North-side offshore sites may be clearer than the town-facing shore.
- Experience
- Sheltered reefs and training sites suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
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Hawksbills occur year-round on coral reefs.
| Month | Likelihood |
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Great barracuda are resident around reefs and the wreck.
| Month | Likelihood |
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| January | commonly seen |
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Green turtles are resident around Utila reefs and seagrass.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Reef sharks may pass outer walls and Black Hills, without a supported monthly peak.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Black Hills
An offshore seamount exposed to current.
10–40m · Strong current
CJ's Drop Off
A north-side wall where divers can choose a shallower profile; current and weather determine whether boats run.
5–35m · Moderate current
Duppy Waters
A north-side wall and channel site that is more exposed than town-facing training reefs.
8–30m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to RTB. Typical trip $.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: 1 domestic flight, a 2.5h overland transfer.
Airport options
RTB
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
Inter-island flight to Utila when scheduled; the common mainland alternative is road transfer from San Pedro Sula to La Ceiba, then ferry
Typical trip cost
$
under $2,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Utila remains one of the lower-cost Caribbean training bases.
- Two fun dives are commonly around $70–110 USD; course and accommodation bundles vary widely and may exclude marine fees, tax and equipment.