The Halliburton (Wreck) - Roatán

Diving Balls Pyramid isn’t just a tick on a list, it’s a commitment. We’re talking about a serious journey to a serious dive site, but boy, does it deliver. The sheer scale of the place, rising 562 metres out of the Tasman Sea, feels biblical even before you hit the water. Down below, it’s all about the architecture: dramatic pinnacles, sheer walls that drop into the blue, and swim-throughs carved by ages of current. Our favourite spots are the deeper ledges, where the colossal schools of kingfish gather, swirling in unison as if choreographed. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for the endemic double-header wrasse, bold and curious, along with the much-talked-about Galapagos sharks that cruise the periphery. Visibility can be epic, sometimes pushing 30 metres, letting you see the true grandeur of the underwater landscape. It's a site for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potentially strong currents, but the reward is a genuinely unique encounter with raw, untamed ocean. Bring your wide-angle lens; you'll need it.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
16.086600, -86.895900
Type
pinnacle

Marine Protected Area: Sistema de Humedales de la Isla de Utila

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 The Halliburton (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 The Halliburton (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