Prince Albert, wreck - Roatán

Ski Run is a site we always make time for, especially if the current’s behaving. You start on the reef edge, but the real show is down the sandy slope. We love dropping slowly, watching for those lazy white tip reef sharks tucked into the sand, occasionally spotting a slender snake eel poking its head out. The glassfish bommie is our favourite part, a swirling cloud of tiny, silver bodies that parts as you approach, often with a few trevally darting through them for a snack. It’s not a deep dive, maxing out around 22m, but the visibility is usually excellent, often pushing 28m, which makes for some gorgeous wide-angle shots of those bommies. If you're into macro, keep an eye out for different shrimp species, and ask the crew to point out any juvenile emperor angels – they’re tiny and stunning. This site is great for pretty much anyone; it’s a relaxing drift most days, with plenty to see without having to work too hard.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.357500, -86.433000
Type
reef

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 Prince Albert, 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 Prince Albert, 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