CJ's Drop Off

DIVE BRIEF: This is one of Utila's most impressive sites, especially when the water is clear. With a wall that runs to a depth of almost 300 metres, it makes your descent over the plateau feel like your jumping off a cliff with a parachute. The sensation of its depth is unforgettable. The buoy site is at 8 metres on an extensive plateau where a diver will see many different types of brain coral. East of the plateau you will spot a deep sand channel (17 metres) that is often visited by the Great Barracuda and the occasional Nurse Shark. The reef wall runs parallel to the coast and it is rich with a variety of chimneys where it's common to see the Green Moray. Don't forget to occasionally take a look out into the deep blue where Pelagic species like the Manta Ray or Marlin maybe passing by.