Diving the Odyssey Wreck in Roatan, Honduras

I dove the Odyssey in March 2026 with Roatan Divers, by boat out of Roatan, Honduras.

It sits off the north side of the island near Anthony's Key Resort.

The Odyssey was a commercial freighter that transported goods across the Gulf of America, Caribbean, and Central America.

After sustaining damage in a fire during a rebuilding process, it was deliberately sunk in 2002 off the coast of Roatan in order to create an artificial reef for divers.

At 300 ft (91 m) long, 50 ft (15 m) wide, and 85 ft (26 m) tall, it's one of the largest shipwrecks in the Caribbean.

In the 20+ years since it was sunk, the hull has developed into a full reef ecosystem with abundant marine life across the structure.

It was my second favourite dive site in Roatan.

The wreck's deepest point sits at 110 ft (34 m), which makes it an advanced and deep dive.

The Dive

The wreck bottoms out at 110 ft (34 m). I logged 96 ft (29 m) and did not get to the bottom of it.

That was down to my Garmin Descent MK3i, which I had set to high conservatism. I hit my limits before I could fully explore the wreck.

I moved it to medium after this trip. If you are comfortable doing the same, it buys you a bit more bottom time here.

What makes the Odyssey a great dive despite the depth is the reef that surrounds it.

Once you shallow up and come off the wreck, there's a ton of life on the surrounding reef that lets you extend the dive close to an hour total.

Right before surfacing, we also passed over what appeared to be debris and rubble, likely from the Odyssey itself scattered across the seafloor.

Wreck Penetration

Penetration is possible, but I did not do it. Roatan Divers would not let anyone inside without a wreck diver certification, and I do not have mine yet. It is one of the few places in the world where I have run into that being enforced.

I have heard really good things about the interior. If you have been inside, tell me what it was like.

Without the wreck specialty you are limited to the exterior, so it is worth getting certified before your trip if this site is on your list.

Diving Conditions

Roatan diving conditions are generally favorable year round. Visibility can go upwards of 100 ft (30 m) here.