Utila Island

Approximately 15 miles west of Roatán and the same distance north of La Ceiba on Honduras mainland, Utila Island, with its old world charm and European flare has acquired a word of mouth reputation as a great scuba destination with a "must visit" stamp of approval. Utila is one of only a few places in the world where you have a real chance of snorkeling with a whale shark, the biggest and gentlest fish in the sea. From horseback riding, to  outdoor bars and cafes and sandy beaches in quiet coves, you will find that going just a little out f the way pays off with big rewards.   

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The little lodge with HUGE diving. 

On Utila Island, the clear leader in dedicated dive vacations is the little over-water lodge located down a Victorian street lined with citrus and mango and garnished with spicy English accents. Utila Lodge offers the friendliest and most casual of vacation experiences. With a total of 8 rooms, all of them air conditioned, and all with private over-water balconies or porches; a PADI 5 Star CDC, dive shop, on-site hyperbaric facility, complete instruction, repair, rental, classroom, friendly staff and services, it's easy to think of Utila Lodge as your own little Western Caribbean scuba paradise.

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WhaleShark_72.jpgUtila Lodge is base station to WSORC (Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center) and guests often participate in  projects involving the study and preservation of the "biggest fish in the sea."  2012 Weeks: May 5-12, July 14-21, Sep 1-7.

Dive package includes double occupancy, air conditioned accommodations, 3 full meals daily, 3 boat dives daily which includes 2 night boat dives during the week, tanks, weights, and belts, kayaks and canoes, welcome cocktail, airport transfers.
Dive group incentive: 1 free with 7paid. Book the whole resort (14 paid) and get  2 free.

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Shore diving Y
Restaurant Y
Nitrox Y
Scuba rental Y
Instruction Y
Photo Services N
Swimming Pool N
Meal Plan Included

Laguna Beach Resort

A short boat ride from the Utila town docks places you on a private beach bordered by groves of palm and mangrove. Laguna Beach Resort caters to divers and vacationers who want to get away from it all and still enjoy the best that the Bay Islands have to offer. Charming and spacious bungalows have double beds, private bath, and air conditioning. Three buffet meals are served daily in a beautiful clubhouse and lounge that overlooks the Caribbean. Scuba divers enjoy an excellent in-house dive facility, a roomy boat, and the most accessible shore diving on Utila.

Low season 2012: From $860 /vacationer, $1165/diver, includes 7 nights air conditioned accommodations, airport transfers, all meals, unlimited use of kayks and horseback riding. Divers; 3 boat dives daily, 2 night boat dives, unlimited shore diving.

Dedicated Scuba Facility

Shore diving Y
Restaurant Y
Nitrox Y
Scuba rental Y
Instruction Y
Photo Services N
Swimming Pool Y
Meal Plan Included
Laguna Beach Resort

Mango Inn

Colorful, funky and fun, Mango Inn is one of the best deals in the Bay Islands and its restaurant and bar is a local hot spot. Situated at the center of the village within easy walking distance of all island amenities, the lodge is nestled in beautiful gardens, creating a perfect tropical paradise. With Honduran pine construction, large airy rooms, and big porches where guests can swing in hammocks and relax at a true Caribbean pace, Mango Inn is a great choice for any visit to Utila. For the budget conscious and those that enjoy mixing with the locals, it is the place to be. Air conditioned rooms and cable TV are available at additional charge. The affiliated Utila Dive Center is located in to Colorful, funky and fun, Mango Inn is one of the best deals in the Bay Islands and its restaurant and bar is a local hot spot. Situated at the center of the village within easy walking distance of all island amenities, the lodge is nestled in beautiful gardens, creating a perfect tropical paradise. With Honduran pine construction, large airy rooms, and big porches where guests can swing in hammocks and relax at a true Caribbean pace, Mango Inn is a great choice for any visit to Utila. For the budget conscious and those that enjoy mixing with the locals, it is the place to be. Air conditioned rooms and cable TV are available at additional charge. The affiliated Utila Dive Center is located in town.

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Utopia Villiage

This casually elegant, secluded hotel complex is nestled in the lush tropical jungle on a quarter mile of beautiful beach with turquoise waters lapping its shores.  

Utopia’s greatest asset is the world-class house reef just at its’ front door.  Complimentary unlimited shore diving is offered with all weekly dive packages.  Our friendly and knowledgeable dive masters help you from start to finish including gear sets ups.  The breathtaking coral fingers gently navigate you to the wall that drops 130 feet for a spectacular drift dive past three dive sites.  Divers and Snorkelers delight in the purple sea fan garden, giant Elk Horn coral formations and the variety of marine life including turtles, rays, octopus, lobster, Queen Angels and much more!
 
Custom designed island style rooms provide AC, fans, private bath and spacious balconies, all oceanfront.  The restaurant features cuisine prepared by a 4-star chef and is included with all packages. On-site amenities include the beachfront bar, full service PADI dive shop and on site spa. Utopia is proud to be an eco friendly green business registered with the Honduran central government.

Low season 2012: 7 nights air conditioned accommodations, all meals, airport transfers, $1308/person. Divers $1391 includes 5 days of two tank morning boat dives, 1 night boat dive, unlimited shore diving.

Dedicated Scuba Facility

Shore diving Y
Restaurant Y
Nitrox Y
Scuba rental Y
Instruction Y
Photo Services N
Swimming Pool N
Meal Plan Included
Utopia Village

Deep Blue Resort

Deep Blue Resort Utila is a 5 Star Gold Palm PADI Resort and an all inclusive scuba diving vacation venue. The resort is set in a beautiful beach front location called Pretty Bush, it is surrounded by coconut palms with 10 spacious, air conditioned deluxe rooms, all with large private balconies overlooking its own white sand beach and the crystal waters of the Caribbean. From the beach our guests have access to unlimited shore diving night or day on 3 of the best south side dive sites. Scuba diving on Utila is rich and varied with more than 130 buoyed sites around the island. The North side of Utila has the second largest barrier reef in the world with awe inspiring sheer walls dropping to over 1,000 meters. The South side of Utila consists mainly of shallow fringing reefs, the top of the reef at around 5 meters dropping down to between 30 & 40 meters. Then of course during the surface intervals the whale shark search is on. Scuba diving heaven!!

Low season 2012: 7 nights air conditioned oceanfront accommodations, 3 full meals daily, airport transfers, snorkeling and kayaking. Divers; three boat dives daily including two night boat dives, unlimited shore diving. $750/person, $850/diver plus tax.

Dedicated Scuba Facility
Shore diving Y
Restaurant Y
Nitrox Y
Scuba rental Y
Instruction Y
Photo Services N
Swimming Pool N
Meal Plan Included
Deep Blue Resort
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Air inclusive pacakges available on request. Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates quoted in these pages are for quotation purposes only. Your final rate is determined by hotel or tour operator at the time of reservation confirmation. Roatan Charter is not responsible for errors or omissions that may appear in this site or in printed material. 
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