Odyssey (Wreck) - Roatán

Road to Veronica is a sweet drift, perfect for an afternoon cruise when you want something mellow but still interesting. We usually start the dive over a shallow reef, letting the current do the work. It’s mostly around 11 meters, so you get plenty of bottom time to really soak in the hard and soft coral sections. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff here; we’ve spotted tiny Red Clingfish tucked into crevices and Molly Millers darting through the coral heads. The real draw, though, is how the current guides you right to the *Veronica L* wreck. The depth dips to about 15 meters as you approach, giving you a good look at the wreck's skeletal remains. We love how the reef just blends into the wreck, making it feel less like a distinct site and more like a natural extension. Inside the wreck, look for schooling Atlantic Thread Herring and Round Scad, so dense they sometimes shimmer like a silver curtain. Blennies are everywhere – Spinyhead, Saddled, Diamond – poking their heads out from every nook and cranny. It's an easy, relaxing dive that delivers a nice mix of reef and wreck without any fuss.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.352300, -86.544300
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Islas de la Bahía

Best Time to Dive in Roatán

The warmest water temperatures in Roatán occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C
  • February: 27.3°C
  • March: 27.4°C
  • April: 28.0°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Roatán

Nearest Dive Centres to Odyssey (Wreck)

Marine Life in Roatán

Home to 170 recorded species including 150 reef fish, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Odyssey (Wreck)

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories