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Dive centre · Utila · Honduras
4.487 Google reviewsCoral View Dive Center
Dive directly from the resort onto a private house reef in the quiet Blue Bayou district of Utila.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI 5 Star Resort accreditation
- Private house reef with direct access from the resort
- Located in the quiet Blue Bayou district
- On-site Shell Del Mar restaurant and Reef Bar
- Saltwater swimming pool on the premises
- Full range of PADI courses and specialties available
- Night diving excursions available
- Water Cay excursions offered
- Backup generator for reliable electricity
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Coral View Dive Center about the centre
Located in the tranquil Blue Bayou district, just a short distance west of Utila Town, Coral View Dive Center has been operating since 2006. The centre is a PADI 5 Star Resort, providing a settled and professional environment for both recreational divers and those looking to complete their certifications.
What sets this location apart is its private house reef, a rare luxury on Utila that allows you to step directly from the resort into the water for snorkeling or scuba diving. Whether you are looking for a quiet reef top or want to head out to more varied terrain, the centre serves as a comprehensive base for exploring the Bay Islands.
The club and its team
As a PADI 5 Star Resort, the centre provides a structured environment for all levels of training and leisure diving. They offer group or private dives, catering to those who want to follow a set itinerary or those who prefer a more bespoke experience.
The facility is designed for a seamless stay, with the Shell Del Mar restaurant and Reef Bar located on-site. This allows you to transition easily from the water to a meal or a drink without leaving the complex.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- 5 Star
- Operating since
- 2006
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Equipment rental
- équipement de plongée, kayak et masque/tuba
- Night diving
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- Situé à 5 minutes en véhicule (15 minutes à pied) à l'ouest de Utila Town. Prise en charge par ferry incluse dans certains forfaits.
- Accommodation
- Coral View propose des chambres privées avec climatisation, salles de bain privées, eau chaude, Wi-Fi haut débit et groupe électrogène de secours. Un restaurant (Shell Del Mar) et un bar en bord de mer (Reef Bar) sont sur place, ainsi qu'une piscine d'eau salée.
- Address
- Blue Bayou, 34201, Honduras
- Official website
- coralviewutila.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre is fully equipped to handle the complete PADI training syllabus. You can begin with the Open Water Diver course and progress through to the Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver certifications.
All PADI specialty courses are also available, allowing you to tailor your training to your specific interests. The centre has been established for over 19 years, providing a long-standing foundation for dive instruction in the area.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a range of equipment for hire, including masks, snorkels, fins, and wetsuits. For those looking to explore the surface, kayaks are also available on-site.
Accommodation at the resort includes air-conditioned private rooms with private bathrooms and hot water. A backup generator is maintained on-site to ensure continuity of services.
Dive sites with Coral View Dive Center
House Reef: A superb reef located directly off the resort, accessible for both scuba and snorkeling. It is suitable for all experience levels and serves as an ideal spot for easy access to the water.
North Side: This area is defined by steep walls and impressive drop-offs. It is an excellent choice for divers looking to explore vertical reef structures.
South Side: This side consists mainly of shallow fringing reefs and large sandy areas. It is the best location for finding unusual small creatures amongst the reef structure.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Récif maison (House Reef)Côté Nord (North Side)Côté Sud (South Side)
Marine life around Utila
The house reef and surrounding areas are home to a variety of small resident fish and corals that provide a vibrant backdrop for every dive.
On the South Side, the combination of shallow reefs and sandy patches creates an ideal habitat for spotting unusual small creatures. These areas are perfect for divers interested in observing the more subtle inhabitants of the reef.
Throughout the dive sites, you will find a healthy ecosystem of corals and small reef fish that define the character of the Utila marine environment.
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