Bay Islands / Honduras

Bay Islands & Cayos Cochinos

The cruises in the Bay Islands are one or two week cruises (we recommend two weeks). If possible, we will gladly consider your wishes.

Where we sail

The Bay Islands and Cayos Cochinos are located in the Caribbean Sea, north of Honduras. Both groups of islands are among the least known and almost undiscovered sailing areas in the Caribbean. No charter boats, great sailing in the trade winds, wonderful anchorages, INCREDIBLE DIVING AND SNORKEL PLACES and at least “40 Shades of Turquoise” – water colors to fall in love with!

ROBINSON CRUSOE ISLAND is probably located here. Daniel Defoe wrote his novel “Robinson Crusoe” based on the diary of shipwrecked Alexander Selkirk, the only survivor of a shipwreck in a hurricane washed up on an island in 1659. Defoe describes this event and places it on Utila, one of the Bay Islands. At least that’s what the islanders claim.

The Cayos Cochinos are part of the barrier reef and nature or marine reserve – the underwater life here is unique! About 100 people live on the 2 main islands and 14 small coral islands.

Our cruises start at Fantasy Island Marina on Roatán and lead us first to the small island of Guanaja. There is a real hurricane hole. The surrounding islands are among the best snorkeling spots in the western Caribbean. Small simple restaurants invite you for a sundowner. Dinghy excursions to the north side of Guanaja will be an unforgettable experience due to the landscape and the water colors.

With temperatures ranging from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius and easterly winds between 15 and 20 knots, sailing is a pleasure in any case. With the exception of the beat Guanaja – Cochino Grande (about 40 NM) the sailing distances are kept short. So there is enough time for dinghy or land excursions as well as for diving and snorkeling to your heart’s content (compare also “A message in a bottle” issue June 2022).

Hikes and kayak excursions on Guanaja and Utila are very impressive, the ascent of the lighthouse on Cochino Grande rewards with a great view.

Sabine takes care of the physical well-being on board of the catamaran. She is a skipper herself and loves the Caribbean cuisine (see “Crew”). She is also happy to cook vegetarian meals on request. Skipper Karl Heinz “Carlos” with his eight Atlantic crossings and more than 200,000 nautical miles, probably one of the most experienced German-speaking catamaran sailors, is responsible for safe sailing pleasure. He lived in Cuba for more than three years and speaks fluent Spanish.

Possible excursions

Honduras was also part of the Mayan Indian Empire. Maya lived here more than 1000 years ago, the temple complexes of the then important city of Copán on the mainland are part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage.