Bay Islands Information

The Bay Islands are a hidden jewel of the Caribbean. They are located off the North coast of Honduras in the Caribbean Sea. The Bay Islands are made up of three larger islands - Roatan, Utila and Guanaja and over 60 islets and keys. Tropical waters and a diverse underwater world surround the shorelines of the Bay Islands. The land ranges from hillsides and ridges, to sandy coves and palm-lined beaches. The lifestyle is relaxed, laid back and as Caribbean as it gets.

Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands and is made up of a forested ridge rising from the Caribbean which offers spectacular sea views and cooling trade wind breezes, palm lined sandy beaches and hidden coves, a diverse coral reef which at times is only a short swim from the sandy shore and a Caribbean atmosphere. Roatan is the most developed of the Bay Islands and offers many services.

Utila is the smallest of the major three Bay Islands. Utila Town is the main settlement on the Island. The island maintains a unique, small town atmosphere. Utila is less developed than Roatan, but it still offers many amenities and facilities, and great hidden coves with palm lined shores. Utila has hidden charms and is still unknown to the outside world.


Guanaja was originally named “Island of Pines” by Christopher Columbus and is a island of diverse contrasts and beauty. It is home to the tallest peak of the Bay Islands: Michael Rock Peak which reaches 1,350 ft. The island boasts deserted sandy beaches and coves and some of the most pristine reef in the whole of the Bay Islands. Another of Guanaja’s charms is its seclusion. There is only one major road. The majority of the Island’s population is found on one key, called Bonacca, which means most of the island’s transportation is done by water.

Cayos Cochinos are an island group of the Bay Islands, which are made up of 13 different islets and keys. The islets and keys are located only a few miles off the north coast of Honduras. Cayos Cochinos are famous for their seclusion, sandy beaches and untouched nature above and below the waterline.

To enter Honduras and the Bay Islands you require a valid passport. Visitors from the US, Canada and most countries in Europe can stay 30 days in Honduras without a visa. Visa extensions are possible to a total stay of 180 days. At that time you generally need to leave the country for 3 days. Obtaining residency removes the 180 day limit.

American, Continental, Taca, Iberia and Sol Air all fly to the Roatan
International Airport in conjunction with local carriers. Local airline
carriers also service Roatan, Utila and Guanaja with daily flights from all major destinations in Honduras.

The warm and welcoming local inhabitants of the Bay Islands speak Caribbean English and Spanish.


The Bay Islands offer a wide range of activities and attractions. Some of these are world class diving and snorkeling, kayaking, white sandy beaches for swimming and sunbathing, sailing, deep sea and fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, Caribbean sunsets and trade wind breezes and of course relaxing, our personal favorite.

For more information on the wonders of the Bay Islands and how you can become part of our relaxed Caribbean Lifestyle please contact us now.