Guanaja Scuba Diving
Dive sites ring the island, meaning finding a location to scuba dive in the lee of the wind is nearly always possible. In addition to the sites surrounding Guanaja, the innumerable cays that encircle the island form an ideal habitat for reef creatures and virtually every known crustacean. From tiny black-spotted nudibranchs to cave-dwelling Caribbean lobster, the reef system is ideal for macro and wide-angle photography. There are also more than 300 identified fish species in Bay Island waters. Scuba divers frequently see Angelfish, Hamlets, Butterflyfish, Creole Wrasse, Grouper, Jackfish, Moray eels, Octopus, Parrotfish, Nurse sharks, and more.
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Boat rides vary from 20 – 30 minutes for dives along the south to up to 45 minutes for dives along the northern coast. Boats generally depart at 8:30 am for the morning 2-tank dive, returning for lunch with the afternoon boat leaving a reasonable time after lunch has concluded. If we are diving the north shore of Guanaja, we will stay out for a three-tank dive and lunch will be prepared during a break between the second and third dive.
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Guanaja Dive Sites
There are 50+ named Guanaja dive sites, another 6 or so “kept secret” by the Dunbar Rock's dive staff for their guests only. More dive sites being discovered every day along the barrier reef off Guanaja and around the numerous cays that surround the island. Below is some information on just a few of our favorite Guanaja dive sites.
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Scuba Diving Courses
Guanaja offers some of the healthiest coral reefs in the Caribbean. With little to no current, our calm blue waters offer an ideal training environment. Small class sizes or private training ensure you can learn at your own pace and never feel rushed. Much of your training will take place on our roomy dive boats. This enables you to spend time with an enjoy most of the same dives as your traveling companions.
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Gear Rental
We have a substantial stock of well maintained rental equipment including weight integrated BCD’s in a variety of sizes, regulators, full foot fins, masks and snorkels, and dive computers. We also have wet suits, but in a limited quantity, so you may wish to consider bringing your own.
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Reef Conservation Partners
Villa on Dunbar Rock is dedicated to responsible social and environmental business practices that include water conservation, energy reduction, proper waste disposal, use of mooring buoys, and respect for local cultures, laws, and regulations.
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Diver Safety
Through the combined efforts of many people and agencies, the municipal government can now operate and offer Hyperbaric oxygen therapy not only to the people of Guanaja, but those of the Bay Islands and the nearby Honduran mainland coast as well.
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