This dive site, Alaina’s Sandy Bottom, offers easy access from either channel, marked by a buoy at approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet). From the buoy, divers descend to a beautiful sandy bottom, surrounded by numerous swim-throughs and impressive, huge coral formations. There is no specific history or story provided for the site, but its layout encourages leisurely exploration of its diverse underwater topography.
The site is teeming with marine life, characterized by enormous fan coral and other large gorgonian fans that punctuate the terrain. Divers can expect to see a vibrant array of reef fish, various types of hard and soft corals, and likely smaller invertebrates hiding amongst the formations, contributing to the site's rich biodiversity.
To fully appreciate Alaina's Sandy Bottom, it is highly recommended to explore every inch of the site and take your time. The conditions in Honduras, particularly around the Bay Islands, are generally excellent for diving year-round, with warm waters and good visibility. This site is particularly suitable for new divers and freedivers due to its manageable depths and abundance of marine life at various levels.
