Celebrate the new year with Blue Planet on your own private Caribbean island, surrounded by crystal-clear water & world-class diving! This is not just a dive trip. It is a week of relaxation, adventure, and community in one of the Caribbean’s most unique settings.

Imagine ringing in the new year with:

• Daily boat dives on pristine reefs

• Unlimited shore diving right off the dock

• A private villa on its own rock with an infinity pool & bar

• Epic sunsets and ocean views

• Small group travel with 22 divers max

This isn’t just a trip — it’s a celebration of friendship and great dive experiences.

Dunbar Rock & Guanaja

The Villa on Dunbar Rock is perched on a private cay with 360° ocean views. The property combines laid-back Caribbean luxury with practical diving amenities like oceanfront rooms and suites, each with a private balcony or patio, a Great Room for indoor dining and lounging, and sea kayaks, paddleboards, and optional massages. Every detail is designed to make your dive vacation seamless. From meals and gear handling to relaxing after an epic day underwater, this trip is for you!

The famous pirate Blackbeard once used this beautiful historical landmark as a mooring site. Local legend has it that there is buried treasure on the island. When the original owner was constructing the villas, he discovered a hidden cave on the island. He found many pieces of pre-Colombian pottery. Sadly, no treasure was ever found. However, he started construction on what would soon become a new jewel in the Caribbean.

The Diving

Dive sites surround the island, so there is almost always a protected spot in the lee of the wind for a great dive. Beyond the sites around Guanaja itself, the countless cays encircling the island create ideal habitats for reef creatures and an incredible variety of crustaceans. From tiny black-spotted nudibranchs to cave-dwelling Caribbean lobsters, the reefs are perfect for both macro and wide-angle photography.

The Bay Island waters are home to more than 300 identified fish species. Divers frequently encounter Angelfish, Hamlets, Butterflyfish, Creole Wrasse, Groupers, Jackfish, Moray eels, Octopus, Parrotfish, Nurse Sharks, and many more. The combination of vibrant marine life and diverse reef structures makes Guanaja an ideal destination for photographers, adventure divers, and anyone looking to explore the Caribbean underwater world.

The on-site PADI 5 Star Dive Center operates two custom dive boats: the 45’ Freedom and 40’ Endeavor, each have the capacity for up to 22 divers. The boats have wide platforms for giant stride entries and sturdy ladders for exiting the water. They are provisioned with drinking water, fruit for snacking, freshwater showers, towels, camera rinse tanks, dry storage, shaded areas, and all required safety equipment. 

Travel

Plan to fly into Roatan, Honduras by Saturday, December 26th. From there, you can either take the ferry to Guanaja or an inter-island flight. Once on Guanaja, the staff from Dunbar Rock will meet us and take us to the island. For more details, visit the Dunbar Rock Travel Planning webpage. We will depart Dunbar Rock on Saturday, January 2nd, at which point you can fly home or spend more time in the Bay Islands.

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a cancellation fee of $250 and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 

Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

Fly into Roatan and then take the ferry or a local flight to Guanaja. Once there the Dunbar Rock staff will meet us and take us to the villa. Settle in and prepare to celebrate the beginning of a new year!

We'll do 2 boat dives each morning, head back for lunch and then another boat dive in the afternoon. Want to dive more? Grab a tank for a shore dive right off the villa!

There are also opportunities to do a night boat dive, topside tours, kayak, paddleboard, get a massage, chill on the beach or by the pool, etc. 

Our Villa crew will take us back to Guanaja Saturday morning in time to catch the ferry or a flight. Have a long layover in Roatan or want to extend your trip? Contact us for options!