Utila Princess

Utila Princess Ferry

 The Utila Princess is the only larger passenger ferry servicing Utila at this time, the route is Utila to La Ceiba and return. The cost is 400 lempiras, which is about $21 usd each way, and takes about 1 hour to travel the 18 miles by sea.    

Daily Schedule for the Utila Princess:

Utila Princess Departs Twice daily from Both La Ceiba and Utila    

Depart Utila for La Ceiba:
6:20 am, 2:00 pm       

Depart La Ceiba for Utila:
9:30 am, 4:00 pm       

Reservations are not taken or necessary (unless you have a very large group)    

UtilaGuide tip: If you tend to get seasick,  consider doing yourself a favor and ask for a seasick tablet when buying your ticket- they are free.  Best to take 45 minutes ahead of time. It will make you sleepy, so you can always try half too!

UtilaGuide tip: (from Gonzo in La Ceiba):  If there is bad weather, call ahead to make sure it’s running. Their number is: 425-3390 and they are bilingual English and Spanish.  

Utila Princess Ferry Prices:

Adults : 400 Lempiras (approx $USD 21 one-way)
Children (aged 6 – 12 years) : Travel 1/2 price if accompanied by an adult
Children (under 5 years old) : Travel free if accompanied by an adult.    

There is an an additional 20 Lempiras($1 usd) tax for departures from La Ceiba.    

Fare includes transportation of 2 pieces of luggage in the hold, and 1 carry-on cabin luggage. Additional luggage may be subject to cargo charges.     Also note that the extra luggage charge is usually 50 lempiras per additional piece of normal size luggage or boxes
 
UtilaGuide Tip: Don’t plan to put your carry-on down on the floor; it can get wet.  .    
     

Utila Princess Ferry Locations:

In Utila: The ticket and main office is based at the Utila Municipal Dock, at the bottom of Broussards Plaza, in the center of town.  
 
In La Ceiba: The La Ceiba ticket office is based at the “Muelle de Cabotaje”, the main cargo port of La Ceiba.  The Utila Princess waiting area and boat are right next to the larger Roatan Galaxy office/boat.       

Utila Princess Contact Information:

Email: utilaprincess@gmail.com ; Lupe Wardlay
Web: https://www.utilaprincess.com (but this down as of Sept 2010)- see our UtilaGuide.com web page https://www.utilaguide.com/utilatravel/utilaprincess/
Telephone Utila: (504) 425-3390/ 425-3392
Telephone La Ceiba:  (504) 408-5163/440-7877