Honduras

Guanaja

Guanaja is a small island off the coast of Honduras and part of the Bay Islands. It isn’t a major mainland diving hub, but its surrounding Caribbean waters offer access to nearby dive sites around the Bay Islands. The island itself has limited on-site dive infrastructure, with a couple of local dive centers nearby that can arrange boat trips to reefs and wall dives in the surrounding sea. Conditions are typical of Caribbean reefs with warm water, gentle to moderate currents, and clear visibility, suitable for recreational diving when travel permits and boat schedules align. Freshwater options are not available on the island, so diving is strictly saltwater and depends on day-trip access from Guanaja or neighboring islands.

Essential information for traveling in Honduras

About Honduras

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Languages
ES
Demonym
Honduran
Phone prefix
+504

Practicalities

Currency
HNL
Voltage
110
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
RTB SAP TGU LCE

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Guanaja

Nearby Dive Sites (3)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Guanaja

The best time to dive in Guanaja

The best months to dive in Guanaja are from August to November. Temperatures are confortable (26-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
25 °C 27 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 28 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 28 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10
05 - May
28 °C 28 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
29 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 28 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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