Any diving locations near Tela or La Ceiba, Honduras?

[sytech]

Since both of these towns are on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras I was wondering if there is any decent diving in that vicinity?

Dive shops/hotel recommendations are appreciated.

Sy

[sandboader73]

Just wondering if you went to Tela. I heard it was a great place but can't seem to find any info. If you can help, I sure would appreciate it.

[HerraduraDivers]

There is a Dive Operation near La Ceiba and i have a friend working there.

Pirate Islands Divers offers scuba trips and training with lodging in Cayos Cochinos Caribbean Honduras (http://www.pirateislandsdivers.com/)

Send them a email and ask for Robin, she will help you for sure.

Best regards

Chris Karrer

[sytech]

Sorry, never made it there.





Just wondering if you went to Tela. I heard it was a great place but can't seem to find any info. If you can help, I sure would appreciate it.

[HerraduraDivers]

Upps, i just discovered that Pirate Island Divers closed their Shop.
There is another Dive Resort and it looks beautiful:
Plantation Beach Resort: http://www.plantationbeachresort.com/

Chris

[MoreSunLessRain]

Bumping this thread to see if anyone has info on a dive op in Tela. Hoping to head there in November.

Thanks!

[HerraduraDivers]

Still the same and no new dive shops as far hat i know,
Cayo Cochinas with Plantation Beach Resort ist the nearest.
The owner from Plantation Beach Resort will pick you up and bring you over there,
otherwise take the ferry to Roatan, there are more dive shops as you can count.

Chris

[hopefulist]

Nope - you really have to make it out to the islands. I haven't been to Cayo Cochinas but have enjoyed Utila, Roatán, and Guanaja - really different from each other.

[sandboader73]

what is the difference in the islands. Thinking of a trip in nov or dec-don't know when the best month is to go.

[PirateIslandsDivers]

Upps, i just discovered that Pirate Island Divers closed their Shop.

Chris

Hey Guys,

I am Tony from Pirate Islands Divers (PID), PID is still open. It was moved back to the coast and we are still diving in Cayos Cochinos. Below is some additional information about us.

PID is a remote scuba diving safari service running trips from La Ceiba and Sambo Creek on the coast of Honduras to the Cayos Cochinos Marine Park. PID offers day trips or multi-day packages for snorkelers, divers, and explorers. PID also offers recreational PADI dive courses from beginner to master scuba diver as well as professional dive courses. Dive gear and transportation to Cayos is included in the prices, multi-day packages are available including accommodations and meals. PID is located at the beach front hotel Paradise Found (http://www.paradisefoundlaceiba.com/) in Sambo Creek, just east of the Hotel Canadian on Playa Helen (Helens’ beach). Read the Trip Advisor reviews at the bottom of this page.

Offerings:
• Try Scuba Diving for the first time, with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience (1 day, Mon. - Thu. special $65)
• For snorkelers: Day trips to Cayos Cochinos ($45)
• For divers: Dive trips to Cayos Cochinos (2 tanks)
• PADI dive courses for beginners: Scuba Diver, Open Water Scuba Diver
• PADI dive courses for divers: Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, Emergency First Responder, Rescue Diver
• PADI dive courses for Professional divers: Internships for Divemasters, Instructors and Assistant Instructors

PID also offers condo and villa rentals on and off the beach in Sambo Creeks premier residential community (Mango Tree Villas). For more information contact us at Info@PirateIslandsDivers.com, or visit our website www.PirateIslandsDivers.com or call us 504-3228-0009 or 504-9563-9172.

Restaurant reviews on Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g292023-d1480649-Reviews-Paradise_Found_Bar_Grill-La_Ceiba.html)
Hotel reviews on Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g292023-d1436102-r70495099-Paradise_Found-La_Ceiba.html

[TetoSal]

Been there (Tela and Ceiba) and by being on the coast the water is murky. You have to go out and if you do that, then you'd be better off just going to one of the Bay Islands. Utila and Roatan are the best. Dove with Tony at Pirate Island Divers. He is cool and the dive at Cayos Cochinos was OK, the trip over fine, the trip back...well, just a taste of unnecesary punishment..choppy sea on a panga overloaded with locals for over an hour. DO NOT STAY AT CAYOS COCHINOS OVERNIGHT!! No facilities!! Beware! if the sea or winds change, well, you lost your trip and money as currents get too strong for confort. Booked a trip with Tony for 4 days and stayed only 1 day!

I am going to a wedding at Tela the 1st week of Sept. and my wife and I will go 3 days earlier, take a Ferry from Ceiba to Utila or Roatan, and dive a couple of days before the wedding.

[USdiver1]

Tela proper has an area that can be snorkeled about 30 - 50 yards out from the beach, also one can dive the remains of the United Fruit Company wharf that burned down about 20 years ago. There are some spots by Punta Sal, however, I know of no dedicated dive shop in Tela.

If in La Ceiba, go to where the majority are saying to go: Cayos Cochinos - excellent diving at Plantation Beach Resort. There are also some seamounts between La Ceiba and Utila that might be worth it if you are fortunate enough to be on a live-aboard in the area (Utila Aggressor), these may also be accessed from some of the Utila dive shops.