Marchesa Bay to Toganak Island (Borneo–Northeast Coast)

The Bay Islands, a collection of pristine islands and cays off the coast of Honduras, offer miles of unspoiled reefs and deserted beaches. Over 40 dive sites on the three main islands of Roatan, Guanaja and Utila, as well as many of the smaller islands, are covered in this comprehensive guide. A listing of dive resorts and descriptions of topside activities such as dining, hiking, caving and fishing is included. A separate chapter is devoted to the marine life commonly seen.

Your day trip starts with a scenic drive from Auckland to visit the Waitangi Treaty House and grounds, and see a traditional Maori meeting house and a huge waka (war canoe). Next you'll board the Bay Belle ferry to cruise from Paihia to historic Russell, a lovely town that retains the charm of its early whaling port days.