Turtle Harbor Marine Reserve

Utila Island, Honduras

Depth

40m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Turtle Harbor Marine Reserve

Utila Island, Honduras

Depth

40m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Turtle Harbor Marine Reserve

Turtle Harbor Marine Reserve is located on the wild side, on the north side of Utila in the Honduras where the sheer cliff wall seems to drop off into forever. Turtle Harbour is reserved for hawksbill sea turtles which nest on the beach here. They are frequently seen in the shallows and along the walls. Visibility is usually just unbelievable.

Turtle Harbor Marine Reserve Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 38m / 29%

O₂

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Marine Life

Hawksbill Turtles

Weather Conditions

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.
Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.
Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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