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utopia dive/utopia village, May, 2011, by W Glen Kitchens, NM, US ( Contributor 18 reports with 4 Helpful votes). Report 6050.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
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Comments	The 737 stops at Roatan & so do most of the divers. From here it's a puddlejumper for the 20-minute flight to Utila at Sandy Bay. Here you board a boat for the 15-minute ride to Utopia's dock. Boats are the only means of transportation to the resort. Utopia Village overlooks the ocean from the southwest part of the island. On a clear day the mountains on the mainland of Honduras stand out to the west. Utila is about 17 miles from the port city of La Ceiba on the Honduran coast. Prevailing westerly winds blow most of the time, which tend to keep the sand flies (no-see-ums) at bay. However when the wind stops they come out in force, so bring plenty of repellent. The oceanfront is a very nice white sand beach but the entry to the water is rather rocky w/ rough coral so footwear is a must for safety. Guided night dives take place from the beach. The rooms are large & well-furnished w/ air conditioning. Like most islands fresh water is precious, so conservation is the norm w/ most of the fresh water being collected in cisterns from the periodic rainfall. The food is varied & very good & the Salva Vida is always cold at the oceanfront bar. The managing owners (American) live on-site & pitch in w/ the staff to be sure the guests have a pleasant visit. The diveboat staff & the divemasters are very professional & attentive to all divers, regardless of experience level. The boat carries a separate fresh water container for UW cameras. Aside from the seclusion, a good reason to visit Utila is for the opportunity to see & swim w/ whale sharks. My group did not get lucky on this trip, but did on a previous trip. Otherwise the diving is typical of the Bay Islands w/ little current, warm water & plenty of smaller reef fish & healthy coral. Did not see any large fish. Just pleasant, easy diving. The staff will also set up fishing charters for anyone interested in trying their hand at bonefish. The resort is small enough that the owners know everyone by name after the first day or so. Free wi-fi is also available. My group's biggest bill at the end of our visit was for the bar (not unusual for us) & there's not much else to spend money on at the resort. To do a little shopping or just to wander the streets w/ the expats & locals it's worth a boat ride back to Sandy Bay to spend a day & take in the sights & sounds. Mexico's Yucatan still seems the least expensive travel location from the U.S. but this visit to Utila was a nice change for a very reasonable price.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	numerous locations in carribean & pacific;
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy	Seas	choppy, no currents
Water Temp	81-83°F / 27-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	75-90 Ft/ 23-27 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	depth limits;
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish	N/A
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	boat crew was helpful & cautious w/ UW equipment;

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Dive Review of utopia dive/utopia village in Honduras/utila

utopia dive/utopia village, May, 2011,

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Dive Review of utopia dive/utopia village in
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