Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $4,050. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr.
Whale shark aggregation peaks; calm seas, warming water.
Coolest water at 75–80°F; 60–100ft visibility year-round.
The least-developed of Honduras's Bay Islands, Guanaja sits on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef with 50+ uncrowded sites and exceptionally healthy coral, reached only by boat. Highlights are Black Rock's volcanic caves, tunnels and crevices and the Jado Trader, a 240ft (240ft) freighter wreck sunk in 1987 resting at 80-110ft (80–110ft); visibility tops 80ft (80ft) with water at 76–84°F.
Also known for: Pristine, crowd-free reef on the world's second-largest barrier reef
Bonacca Town Exploration — Walk the stilted canal town built on water, unique to the Bay Islands
Peak of Guanaja Hike — Trek through pine forest to the island's high point with panoramic views
Sandy Bay Beach Walk — Stroll the main sandy stretch, spot frigatebirds and pelicans overhead
Freshwater Creek Waterfall — Short jungle hike leads to a cool freshwater waterfall in the interior
Local Seafood at Bay Island Eateries — Try conch soup, fried fish, and rice and beans at small local restaurants
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Guanaja fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.