Dive Guide for Guanaja

Guanaja is one of Honduras' Bay Islands, located in the Caribbean Sea east of Roatan. Known for its remote setting, uncrowded dive sites, and vibrant coral reefs, Guanaja offers a quieter alternative to the more developed diving destinations of Roatan and Utila.

Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, Guanaja offers walls, pinnacles, caverns, and swim-throughs. The island is also home to the Jado Trader, a 240-foot freighter sunk in 1987 that has become one of its best-known wreck dives.

Most diving around Guanaja is done by boat, with sites suitable for a range of experience levels. Divers can encounter colorful reef fish, groupers, barracudas, moray eels, turtles, nurse sharks, and occasional eagle rays. The reefs also support smaller marine life, including nudibranchs and other subjects popular with underwater photographers.

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Types of dives in Guanaja

Boat Salt water Wall Wreck Cavern Swim through

Water Temperature

When to dive in Guanaja

Scuba diving is possible year-round in Guanaja, with March through September generally offering favorable diving conditions and calmer seas. October through January usually has more rainfall, stronger winds, and rougher seas, which can affect visibility and access to certain dive sites. Water temperatures remain comfortable throughout the year, typically ranging from 79–86°F (26–30°C).