Jack Neil Bight

Just 10 minutes heading out West from the Main Utila Harbor in Honduras, divers will discover the captivating Jack Neil Bight. The crystal-clear turquoise water of this dive site surrounds a sandy bottom, which is beautifully lined with hard coral formations on either side. Along the coast, a small sandy beach is complemented by home docks, creating a picturesque scene.

Jack Neil Bight is home to a diverse array of marine life, including numerous species of sponges such as coral encrusting, scattered pore rope, horned rope, lavender rope, thin rope, erect rope, and barrel sponges. Additionally, a wide variety of fish species can be spotted here, adding to the underwater spectacle.

One of the highlights of this dive site is a large sand patch located right next to the permanent mooring line. On either side of the sand patch, a gentle sloping wall awaits divers, gradually transforming into a steep drop-off reaching depths of approximately 150 feet. Exploring this site, it is particularly captivating to swim west and observe the wall adorned with massive sponge formations and schools of fish like wrasses and jacks swimming together. Stingrays and eagle rays can often be seen indulging in meals of large sea urchins that hide in the sand patches, while needlefish gracefully swim near the surface.

With a visibility of up to 17 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, Jack Neil Bight welcomes divers of varying skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Located close to David Beach in Útila, Bay Islands, this dive site offers a captivating underwater experience that should not be missed.