Odyssey Wreck

Odyssey Wreck ranks 10th on the list of the best dive sites in Honduras. This cargo ship was deliberately sunk in 2002. It is 300 feet long, one of the largest in the Caribbean. The bow sits at an angle of nearly 90o whilst the superstructure of the stern is at a 30 degree - which makes swimming through quite interesting. Few fish but the primary coral colonizers have found it and it is becoming more and more decorated. 34 m at its deepest point.

The Odyssey was donated by the Hydes of Hybur Limited after a devastating fire damaged the freighter during a rebuilding. The ship was cleaned, prepared, and finally sank after government approval with help from several dive operators and volunteers around the island. 50 truckloads of debris later, the ship was made safe for divers by welding incredibly heavy hatch covers to the ship’s frame, strengthening it to deter future collapse.

The centersection of the Odyssey has collapsed, but the bow remains tall and upright–providing scenic views of the surrounding reef wall, a nearby sand patch, and the rest of the ship. Holes for divers have been cut into the sides of the ship, but to explore inside an underwater flashlight is required. Schools of large grouper, barracuda, tuna, and sharks have often been seen surrounding the wreck by divers. It is impossible to explore the entire wreck in its multi-level enormity in a single dive.

Location: Roatan, Honduras