Dunbar Rock July 17-24, 2027
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Guanaja is a diver’s dream destination. Because of its isolation, the diving is filled with colorful coral, beautiful reefs, and a variety of marine life and dive sites.
Guanaja is the most remote of the Bay Islands, about 43 miles north of mainland Honduras and eight miles from Roatán and part of the volcanic and coral mountain range called The Bonacca Ridge. The area is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, and offers some of the most virgin reefs the Caribbean has to experience.?
Guanaja is known as the “Green Island” of Honduras for its lush green forests. The island was “discovered” by Christopher Columbus on his fourth and final voyage to the West Indies and called it Isla de Los Pinos (Island of the Pines).
What To Expect
Scuba Diving
There are over 50 dive sites around Guanaja and about six more that the dive staff keeps secret for their special guests like us. You’ll get the opportunity to dive walls, swim throughs and wrecks, including the Jado Trader, one of the most popular wrecks in the Caribbean. Visibility is usually around 100 feet, and there are also more than 300 identified fish species in the area!
Keep your eyes out for:
- Drumfish
- Angelfish
- Eagle rays
- Caribbean reef squid
- Nurse sharks
- Decorator crabs
- Octopus
The reef is also home to rare black coral and sponges of all colors. The reef around Guanaja is a protected marine reserve and the local dive centers in the area are REEF Conservation Partners. The partnership allows the centers to sponsor conservation outreach and education programs.
Recommended Specialty Courses
- Night & limited visibility
- Search & Recovery
- Nitrox
- Perfect buoyancy
Your liveaboard accommodations include:
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Private Island Luxury: Exclusive 15,000 sq. ft. villa on a private cay in the Caribbean, offering unmatched seclusion and panoramic ocean views.
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Diver's Paradise: Located minutes from Roatán’s world-famous Mesoamerican Reef, with on-site dive center and concierge dive experiences.
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All-Inclusive Elegance: Gourmet dining, open bar, infinity pool, and full-service staff included—luxury resort amenities with a villa’s privacy.
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Effortless Access: Just a quick boat or helicopter ride from Guanaja, Honduras—off-the-grid, yet easily reachable for high-end travelers.
Thomas Whiteley
Independent Instructor Trainer, Handicap Scuba Instructor, DAN Instructor, and Downtown Aquarium Guide (Denver)
I fell in love with the water at around age five, and that connection has stayed with me ever since. Although I was born and raised in Colorado, the ocean has always called me. I earned my Open Water certification in 1986 and have since become a Level 9 diver. Diving is one of my greatest passions, and teaching is equally important to me. With a Master of Education, I have had the privilege of helping more than 2,000 students experience the underwater world—from guiding new Open Water divers to supporting disabled veterans in their diving journeys.
I welcome the opportunity to help you step into a world of extraordinary beauty beneath the surface, where every dive offers discovery, connection, and wonder.
