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Honduras with it's Bay Islands
is a stunningly beautiful country, with marvelous beaches, lush green mountains, the idyllic Bay Islands, and the
ancient Mayan city of Copan - just to scratch the surface.
Honduras is located in Central America bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Most visitors arrive by
air.
Whether you are exploring the Mayan ruins, diving in the Bay Islands or relaxing on the North Coast at Tela or
La Ceiba, there are great places to visit and things to do. The people of Honduras are very friendly and visitors
and travellers are most welcome. If you have a spirit of adventure, make Honduras your next vacation spot.
Off the northern coast of Honduras, from 12 to 35 miles offshore, you will find the Bay Islands. They are located
along the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.
 The Bay Islands remain today
as some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful, pristine and tranquil islands. This exotic archipelago is a divers paradise,
boasting clear waters and unspoiled reefs that are among the healthiest in the Caribbean. These virgin reefs teem
with a myriad of unique reef creatures and 95% of all species of the Caribbean’s coral can be found in these alluring
waters.
Roatan is the largest island, with the most infrastructure and the most developed for tourism. It is a long, thin
island, measuring almost 40 miles in length and with a total land mass of 49 square miles. The island has a mountainous
backbone and is totally surrounded by coral reefs, offering superb diving.
The tallest of the islands, Guanaja has become the most elite-oriented, with many of the better hotels on the Islands
located here. Guanaja is a unique island, as it does not have any roads, and the largest community, known as Bonaca
is not even on the island itself, but on a small cay a short distance from Guanaja. Guanaja has a paved runway
as an airport, and is forested with the unique Caribbean pine that distinguishes it very much from its sister islands.
Climate Average High 85F 29C
Can cool to about 68F 20C at night.
Water Temp 78 - 83F 25 - 28C
U/W Visibility 80 - 150 ft 24 - 45 m
Bay Islands Dive Sites
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Dive Services
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The Inn of Last Resort
Gibson Bight, Roatan
Bay Islands, Honduras
Central America
Tel: 011-504-445-1903
Fax: 214-722-0714 (USA)
dive@innoflastresort.com
www.innoflastresort.com
Located on Gibson Bight, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras. Enjoy Scuba Diving, Snorkeling,
Discover Scuba Courses, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Island Tours, Sailing, Shark and Dolphin Dives, Swim with the
Dolphins, Canopy Tour, Mexican Train and more... Spacious rooms (up to 4 guests per room), three delicious meals
daily, appetizers at happy hour, three boat dives daily, one night dive per week, unlimited shore diving, airport
transfers, and best of all, individual attention for all your needs! |
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Accommodations
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See Dive Services Above
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Getting There
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| Air Travel to Honduras and the Bay Islands |
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The main airport serving the area is the San Pedro Sula International
Airport. Serviced regularly by LACSA, TACA, COPA, American, Continental
and Iberia, San Pedro Sula is easily reached from the following North American gateways:
Miami, Houston, New Orleans, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Mexico City and Cancun. In addition,
there are excellent connections via the Central American Airlines through San Jose, Costa Rica; San Salvador, El
Salvador; Panama City, Panama and Guatemala City, Guatemala. There is also daily air service by Isleña Airlines
to San Pedro from La Ceiba, Roatan and Tegucigalpa.
La Ceiba is perhaps the best communicated city in Honduras. The largest domestic carrier, Isleña Airlines
has its operations hub here, and from here you can fly to Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Choluteca, Roatan, Utila,
Guanaja, Trujillo, as well as the Miskito Coast. Aerolineas Sosa and Rollins Air also have their main bases in
La Ceiba. In addition, TACA and LACSA both have international
flights to San Salvador, El Salvador, San Jose, Costa Rica, as well as Houston, Miami, New York and New Orleans,
in the USA.
La Ceiba is also a departure point to the Bay Islands. Schedules are subject to change, so check with your destination
or travel agent for any changes.
For divers coming from Europe, you may book through KLM, Lufthansa,
Alitalia, Air France, British Airways,
and Iberia.
Getting to the islands from the mainland is an easy task these days, either by ferry service or by air.
Roatan
By Ferry
La Ceiba is the closest city to Roatan on the mainland, which is only thirty miles away. The Galaxy ferry travels
between Roatan and La Ceiba on the mainland of Honduras.
La Ceiba - Roatan 11:00 a.m. daily
La Ceiba - Roatan 4:15 p.m. daily
Roatan - Ceiba 6:00 a.m. daily
Roatan - Ceiba 1:45 p.m. daily
15$ adult and 7.50$ child approximately - All prices are subject to change without notice.
By Air
Taca Airlines provides direct flights from Miami (Sundays), New Orleans and Houston (Saturdays) www.taca.com.
Solair also provides direct flights from Miami (Fridays, return Saturdays) www.solair.net.
Continental (from Houston) and American (from Miami)
also fly into San Pedro Sula (where you can then travel to Roatan on smaller local airlines, listed below). Continental
Airlines also provides a new nonstop Saturday service between Houston and Roatan.
Utila
By Ferry
Ferry service between La Ceiba and Utila aboard the 118' Utila Princess - UtilaPrincess@yahoo.com
Departs La Ceiba 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM Tickets may be purchased at La Ceiba's main cargo port.
Departs Utila 6:20 AM and 2:00 PM - Tickets may be purchased at the Utila Municipal Dock.
By Air
Aerolineas
SOSA and Atlantic Airlines
service Utila with flights from La Ceiba.
Guanaja
Getting to Guanaja is only by air only. Isleña Airlines and
AEROLINEAS
SOSA has flights from La Ceiba to Guanaja. Flights are
generally $35.US to $45.US each way.
Entry Requirements
Passport valid 6 months beyond intended stay in Honduras.
Ticket for return or onward travel.
Departure tax US$25.00.
Visa is not required for stay up to 30 days for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Canada,
Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand,
Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Switzerland, Uruguay, United States and Vatican.
Visas are required for nationals of other countries and can be purchased from Honduran consulates.
Helpful Information
Getting Around on the Mainland
There are car rental agencies at the airpors and in the larger towns. An international or foreign driving license
is all you need. Roads in the city and on the highways are in fairly good condition but not so in the rural areas.
Driving is to the right. If you prefer to let someone else do the driving, you can hire a taxi. But taxis are unmetered
so remember to fix the fare before you step into one.
The cheapest option is the local buses. The signs on the buses indicate the direction they are headed in.
Getting Around on the Islands
There is little need for transportation on the smaller islands. Roatan with it's 60 miles of roads, offers cars,
trucks, bikes and scooters for rent.
Language
Spanish is the official language of Honduras. English is spoken in the Bay Islands and in most tourist areas. Traditional
languages are still used in some remoter areas of the country such as Olancho and the Mosquitia.
Taxes/Tipping
A 12% value added tax is added to the price of all services and merchandise. Also many restaurants or hotels will
add an additional 10% service charge as a tip. This is not compulsory to pay. Check your bill before tipping as
it may have already been included. |
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