Rosella’s Garden - Utila

Rosella’s Garden sits at a comfortable 45 to 60 feet, making for a relaxed dive just off Utila. We like to drift along the sandy patches between the two main coral sections here, keeping an eye out for nurse sharks resting in the sand and southern stingrays gliding past. It’s also a good spot for a turtle encounter, with both loggerheads and hawksbills making appearances. The coral structures themselves are vibrant, providing plenty of crevices for smaller reef fish, and we’ve occasionally spotted a spotted eagle ray cruising by in the blue. It’s a solid, straightforward dive, perfect for a chilled-out afternoon.

Location
Utila, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.810000, -88.170000
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
45-60 feet

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 Rosella’s Garden

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 Rosella’s Garden

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