Carrie Bow - Utila

Carrie Bow is one of those Utila sites that reminds you why you came to the Caribbean. We often see green turtles here, sometimes just chilling on the sand, sometimes swimming right by, seemingly unbothered. Keep an eye out for the cleaning stations, especially for Pedersen shrimp and their gobie pals – it's a neat little show if you hover patiently. The site offers a good mix of reef and sand patches, perfect for spotting moray eels tucked into crevices or a southern stingray gliding across the bottom. If you’re lucky, a king mackerel might flash past, or an eagle ray could cruise by in the blue. It’s a solid, enjoyable dive for anyone looking for reliable reef action without too much fuss.

Location
Utila, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.708000, -88.083000

Best Time to Dive in Utila

The warmest water temperatures in Utila occur in September, averaging 30.0°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.3°C
  • February: 27.1°C
  • March: 27.3°C
  • April: 27.9°C
  • May: 28.6°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 29.2°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.0°C
  • October: 29.9°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Utila

Nearest Dive Centres to Carrie Bow

Marine Life in Utila

Home to 214 recorded species including 173 reef fish, 18 hard corals, 10 other, 6 sharks & rays, 2 jellyfish, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Carrie Bow

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 21 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories