Bay Islands

Honduras

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Diver and large Gorgonia, Roatan, Caribbean Sea, Honduras

Diver and large Gorgonia, Roatan, Caribbean Sea, Honduras

Overview

Spectacular diving and snorkeling draws visitors from around the world to the three Bay Islands (Islas de la Bahía) – Roatán, Utila and Guanaja – located between 15-30 miles (25-50km) off the north coast of Honduras. Their reefs are part of the second-largest barrier reef in the world, and teem with fish, coral, sponges, rays, sea turtles and even whale sharks.

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