I just took the ferry (La Ceiba-Utila-La Ceiba) last week and it's still running twice a day...morning and afternoon. The morning ferry leaves La Ceiba at 9:30am. They recommend getting there 30 min beforehand...to buy a tickets, etc. It's a small ferry...so be prepared for a "rough" ride. Take Dramamine, if needed. I wish I had.
More info about the ferry....http://www.aboututila.com/TravelInfo/Utila-Princess/Index.htm
If you need to grab a room in La Ceiba for a night...try the Gran Hotel Paris. You can get a room for about $35.
Good luck and have a great time in Honduras!
