The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Utila, Bay Islands

November 13, 2021 Milan Banda

Utila (Isla de Utila) is the smallest of the Honduras' major Bay Islands, after Roatán and Guanaja, in a region that marks the south end of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest in the world.
Restaurants in Utila

1. Utila Dive Center

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5.0 based on 1,314 reviews

Utila Dive Center

The Utila Dive Centre is an established dive operation and hotel, offering all levels of scuba instruction from beginner to PADI Scuba Instructor, including Tec diving. Utila Dive Centre has been a PADI Career Development Center since 2002 and is the most popular and successful CDC in Central America. We have Instructor level continuing education courses (Specialty Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, IDC Staff Instructor) and internships that add real value to your training with us.

2. Captain Morgan's Dive Centre

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5.0 based on 585 reviews

Captain Morgan's Dive Centre

Close to the night life yet beautifully situated for a chilled atmosphere, and just a short walk away from town centre. Staying in Pirate's Bay Inn gives you the chance to explore Utila and everything this friendly island has to offer, from the restaurants to the beaches and maybe even to search for Captain Morgan's legendary treasure.

3. La Comarca Labs

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5.0 based on 54 reviews

La Comarca Labs

Fitness & adventure travel. Custom made trips. Based from UTILA, BAY ISLANDS, Honduras. Half day & Multi day tours.

4. Alton's Dive Center

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5.0 based on 400 reviews

Alton's Dive Center

For over 25 years Alton's Dive Center has developed a reputation as the friendliest and most professional dive center on the island. As a five star PADI facility we are fully equipped to cater to all level of divers from beginners up to Master Scuba Divers. A family run operation, Alton's Dive Center is owned and operated by local couple Lisa & Alton. We are fully self-sufficient with convenient on-site ocean-front accommodation, from dorms with fans and shared bathrooms, up to private rooms with AC and private bathrooms! We have a large dock with hammocks, Tipsy Turtle eatery, a/c classrooms and great swimming areas all in one convenient location. Classes and dive guides are offered in a variety of languages, our goal to give you a safe personal experience while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer care. Group numbers are kept small ensuring maximum enjoyment and freedom helping to maintain a focus on reef conservation and environmental protection.

5. Gunter's Ecomarine

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5.0 based on 206 reviews

Gunter's Ecomarine

Gunter's Ecomarine Dive Shop is a world famous secret found only on the island Utila. We offer a familiar atmosphere, professional service and the best diving on Utila. Whether you are first time diver or a diver of the world, Ecomarine will give you a dive adventure of a lifetime....

6. Freedive Utila - Apnea Total Freediving School

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5.0 based on 151 reviews

Freedive Utila - Apnea Total Freediving School

Freedive Utila, Central America's Freediving Headquarters, is the place to learn how to hold your breath and go deeper than you ever thought. Now in our new location and offering Instructor training courses.

7. Coral View

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5.0 based on 145 reviews

Coral View

Where Divers Come To Dive. Our family run dive center offers courses from DSD through Instructor. Well known for our professionalism in both teaching and fun diving we provide our divers with an opportunity to experience the tropical paradise of Utila. With experienced and knowledgeable staff our aim is provide quality service in a relaxed and friendly environment GET PADI CERTIFIED, GO-PRO!

8. Underwater Vision Dive Center

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5.0 based on 805 reviews

Underwater Vision Dive Center

At our locally owned and managed 5 Star PADI Career Development Center (awarded by PADI to only those centers offering the highest level of diver education) we are at the hub of scuba diving for all visitors to the tropical paradise that is Utila, Bay Island, Honduras. Since being established we pride ourselves on offering first rate PADI dive instruction, the latest diver education and the very best personal service from our professional staff. Our scuba dive instructors are trained in the latest recreational and technical diving courses. We are proud partners of Project AWARE and strive for the betterment of Utila. Our passionate and experienced staff are PADI Instructors and Emergency First Response trained.

9. Bay Islands College of Diving

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5.0 based on 519 reviews

Bay Islands College of Diving

A professional and fun team dedicated to teach all levels of diving, from beginner to professional, so all your scuba dreams can become true! Come and join the BICD family for memories and an experience of a life time.

10. Paradise Divers Utila

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5.0 based on 366 reviews

Paradise Divers Utila

Paradise Divers is a small and friendly dive centre that offers PADI Courses from the one day Discover Scuba Diving experiences all the way through to professional level training. For those who are already certified divers and just want to dive, we visit the best dive sites on the island and offer exceptional service. Paradise Divers is located on the west ( left) side of Utila village centre just 2 minutes walk from the main port. Here you can also find Paradise Hostel, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Utila's East Harbour Bay. The owners of Paradise Divers began operating in 1996 and have maintained a great reputation for friendly relaxed and professional service whilst maintaining accessible prices. The friendly and knowledgeable staff of Paradise Divers offer many different diving courses in different languages, helping to extend their students experience and learning including many the many PADI specialties Paradise Divers offer 2 daily dive trips, one in the morning and one afternoon. We also offer dive trips to Cayos Cochinos and shark diving in Roatan. If you decide to visit Utila, think of us ......Its a Lifestyle.......

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