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Habitat-diversity context for Utila, including the Diamond Cay study area.
Dive Spot Guide•
Diamond Cay
South-side Utila drift dive over a coral ridge.
Local operator required
Use a boat operator and a current-aware plan; the cay itself is privately owned and not a day-visit spot.
Drift route on a narrow coral formation with sand cuts, a wall finish, and plenty of reef texture.
About Diamond Cay
Diamond Cay is a Utila south-side drift dive over a narrow coral ridge between sand channels, with a wall finish on the far side. It suits divers who enjoy moving-water planning, coral structure, and a route that rewards staying tidy over the reef rather than pushing speed. The site mixes wall moments with small reef life and bright coral detail.
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Research Estimate At Diamond Cay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Diamond Cay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Diamond Cay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 24m
Depth Note
The reef sits on a shallow ridge before dropping to a deeper wall, with sand cuts around 10 m and black coral around 24 m.
Best Season
May-November
Typical Conditions
Warm-water drift diving with clear visibility on many days, though south-side particles can soften the view.
Safety & Access At Diamond Cay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay tight to the reef line, watch your speed over the sand cuts, and keep the team together through the drift.
Access Restrictions
Treat it as a boat dive rather than a shore visit; the cay itself is privately owned and not a day-visit stop.
Legal Notes
Diamond Cay is privately owned, so the correct assumption is dive access by boat, not a land visit.
Local Intel For Diamond Cay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Conducted as a drift dive following the coral formation between sand channels and finishing at the reef wall.
Recent Logged Visits At Diamond Cay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Diamond Cay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
