Honduras
The Bay Islands are located approximately 1350 kilometres/840 miles southwest of Miami and 48 kilometres/30 miles off the Honduran coast. Consisting of seven islands and 50 small cayes, they stretch for 113 kilometres/70 miles in a northeasterly arc and are part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef - the second largest living reef in the world. The prolific waters off of these islands feature vibrant coral, colorful tropical fish, large sponges and the chance for encounters with large pelagic animals such as manta rays, sea turtles and whale sharks.