Connecting Flights to Utila

Yes, it is possible to fly all the way into Utila!  Here’s what you need to know for connecting flights to Utila: A) Flights connect from San Pedro Sula (SAP) to Utila, on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with SOSA airlines at 2:30pm.  You can book these directly with SOSA airlines, but we suggest going through Frank at Morgan’s Travel or Alice at Worldwide Travel. B) Please note that there are NO connecting flights to Utila from San Pedro Sula on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. On these days you can either stay in San Pedro Sula, or fly/bus/taxi to La Ceiba and stay the night there to catch the 9:30am Utila Princess ferry the next morning. C) From La Ceiba (LCE), you can you can catch the 10am or 4pm Utila Princess ferry to Utila. The other option is to arrange a charter flight (not as expensive as you think) through Guanaja Air or Celine. Both can be arranged through Frank at Morgan’s Travel or Alice at Worldwide Travel. Bottom Line:  Your best bet is to get an international flight that arrives into San Pedro Sula (SAP) before about 12noon on Mon, Wed, Fri, or Saturdays.  That will give you Read More

Float Tank on Utila? Yes!

We Welcome Float Utila!  Not familiar with floating? It is one of the best means to achieve extreme relaxation and physical well-being.  What is a Floatation Tank? Floating in a flotation tank is a way of achieving extreme well-being.  Essentially, you spend an hour or so lying quietly in the dark, suspended in a warm solution of Epsom salt about eleven inches (twenty-seven centimeters) deep and so dense that you float effortlessly.  Flotation tanks are also known as isolation tanks, salt water spas, sensory deprivation tanks, and REST chambers.Flotation REST, also known as floating, was developed in America. REST stands for Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy/Technique. You float in a salt water solution in a specially designed tank, which resembles a large, enclosed bathtub.  The tank is built so that all outside distractions such as sight, sound, tactile sensations, and gravity are eliminated. The water is warmed to 35.5 degrees centigrade With reasonable prices, and very friendly and informative hosts John and Amanda, Float Utila is a must do for your stay on Utila! For more on Float Utila, see their website at www.FloatUtila.com

How's the Weather?

We get a lot of requests from folks asking about the weather now, or what it may be at a certain time of year on the island of Utila. To help you out in your travel planning, take a look at our WEATHER page, which gives Utila island forecasts, weather history, updates on storms, and more!

Utila Classified Ads

Utila Classifeds are Ready to Go! This is a free service to the community- to buy/sell/trade items available on Utila or the Bay Islands or La Ceiba. We started this a few months back, but dusting it off and starting with all new posts along with the new format of UtilaGuide! Take a look at our page Utila Classified Ads to get started, and then contact us if you would like to post an item!

Sunjam Utila 2010 is coming Aug 7th!

For Info on Sunjam 2011– Click Here (https://www.utilaguide.com/sunjamutila2011/) What is it? The Sunjam party takes place on a 3 acre, deserted private island called Water Key. Located 6 miles from the town of Utila , the only way to get there is by boat. Sunjam begun 12 years ago when a bunch of friends thought it would be a good idea to have a special party and take advantage of the enchanting surroundings. Top central american djs will be joined by Top Ranked Main Dj guests. Last year we were blown away by Alexi Delano’s 4 and a half hour set . _The organization Sunjam has a fixed date every year, the first weekend in august. For us Sunjam begins two weeks before the event. The cay must be cleaned and everything must be transported onto the island by boat and barge. All that you see on the cay the day of sunjam was put there by producers.As this is a deserted island the production of this event is no easy task. Although Sunjam is a one night affair , we strongly reccomend arriving to Utila at least one week before the event , this way you can catch all Read More

Travel To Utila

Okay, so you’ve decided to come to visit the great island of Utila, in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Great!  -Now the next question is “How in the heck do I get there?” We’ve tried to make figuring out your Utila travel easy for you, while still supplying all the details you may need: For starters, see our link,  Travel to Utila. That page outlines the basics on what your options are for arriving to the island of Utila. That page also has a full range of travel information, including links to current local flights and international flights and Charter Flights to Utila – as well as  ferry information on both the Utila Princess and Roatan Utila Ferry If you have any additional questions on travel, search our pages, and then you can always contact us

Restaurants in Utila

Feeling hungry?  Utila has a wide range of restaurants and eateries to satisfy your cravings.  From the inexpensive local favorite, the Baleada, to a dockside casual meal, to a nice sit-down Italian meal Utila has many restaurant offerings.  See our listings and descriptions in at  Utila Restaurants!

Gifts, Beachwear, Fishing Supplies, and Dive Gear

Need to get a pair of surf trunks, sunshirt, beach clothing, replace some snorkeling or scuba diving gear, pick up some souvenirs and gifts, or  grab some fly fishing or other fishing gear?  No problem!- Utila is host to a handful of shops that can help you find what you are looking for. Welcome new shops this past year include  Dive Shack Utila, Utila Dive Supplies,  Sand Beachwear, S&W Tackle, and then there are the long time stores of Bay Islands Originals, Di Gial Souvenirs, Gunters Driftwood Gallery among others. To see more about what these stores have to offer, take a look at our page under Gifts, Beach, and Dive Gear

Utila Princess Ferry; Ferry Between La Ceiba and Utila

Utila Princess Ferry Information to and from Utila: Utila Princess leaves 2 times a day from both La Ceiba and Utila Its quite easy to get to Utila from the mainland town of La Ceiba via the  Utila Princess Ferry. The Utila Princess is the only larger passenger ferry servicing Utila at this time, the route is Utila to La Ceiba and return. The cost is just over 400 lempiras, which is about $21 usd each way, and takes about 1 hour to travel the 18 miles by sea.    DAILY SCHEDULE: Depart Utila for La Ceiba: 6:20 am 2:00 pm Depart La Ceiba for Utila: 9:30 am 4:00 pm Reservations are not taken or necessary (unless you have a very large group) UtilaGuide.Com Tip: The ferry is extremely punctual- it really does leave on time!   Also, if its a busy holiday time like   For More Information on the Utila Princess Ferry, see our Utila Princess Ferry Page .

Getting From Roatan To Utila by Ferry

Its often asked, “Why is there  not a direct commercial ferry between Roatan and Utila”?  While we can’t answer that question directly,  the good news is there are indeed 2 routes that you can  choose for the Roatan to Utila ferry and Utila to Roatan ferry:  1) Coming on the scene last year to the happiness of many is Captain Vern– He makes daily runs between Utila and Roatan with his catamaran, Nina Elisabeth II. 2)  The second option is to do the “double ferry run”, taking the Utila Princess to La Ceiba, and connecting from La Ceiba to Roatan via the Roatan Galaxy Wave.  Full details for both of these routes can be found on our page Roatan Ferry   NOTICE: As of MAY 2010, Captain Vern is temporarily not making the Utila-Roatan-Utila run!  He hopes to get going again by mid June. Please contact him to confirm your plans!

Utila Dive Site Maps

Utila has over 80 dive sites available to explore! The island is surrounded by dive sites, and the areas are commonly referred to in zones: SouthEast, NorthSide, Southwest, The Cays and Offshore Banks (Black Hills) A variety of maps and site descriptions exisit on the various Utila Dive Shops websites. Here are some  to get you started: Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge          

Election Obervers

Election Observers Needed for upcoming presidential elections in Honduras!  These are paid positions for nationals, and expats/visitors are asked to help volunteer. For more information, click on image: