Sandy Bay and West End Marine Reserve Dive Sites

Coconut Tree Divers strongly supports the conservation and restoration efforts of the Roatan Marine Park, a volunteer organization that oversees the protection of the Sandy Bay - West End Marine Park. All snorkelers and divers are asked to contribute to this worthy cause through the purchase of a $10 marine park reef braclet. All proceeds from this tag go to the marine park to ensure that our beautiful reef can be enjoyed by future generations.

Min. Depth: 15m/50ft Max. Depth: 34m/115ft Avg. Max: 33m/110ft Nitrox Mix: EANx32 Difficulty:

Odyssey Wreck

Measuring 300 feet from bow to stern, 50 feet across, and 85 feet high, The Odyssey is Roatan's largest shipwreck. The ship operated for years as a Hybur Limited freighter before a catastrophic fire put an end to her commercial career. Following the distaster, several dive shops collaborated to remove over 50 truckloads of potential hazards in perparation for her future role as a premier dive site. On 15 November 2002, she found new life when she was intentionally sunk over a 33m/110ft sandy patch between two large coral coral walls. Her exterior has changed rapidly since her sinking, as several fierce storms have since severed her into three distinct areas.

The first time you see the top of the wheelhouse peeking out from the deep blue you'll know that you've stumbled upon something huge. The sixty-foot-high wheelhouse rests at a 60-degree angle on a 33m/110ft bottom and offers incredible swimthrus on a sweet multilevel profile. The midsection lies as a pile of rubble concealing lobster and king crabs. Since Hurricane Wilma, the stern has rotated 90-degrees on her port side, allowing shallower access at 19m/65ft to her top railing. Both the stern and wheelhouse offer excellent penetration opporunities for the PADI Wreck Diver specialty.

Marine life: barracudas, spiny lobsters, spanish lobsters, king crabs

Don't miss... the outside corridors on the wheelhouse where you can peek inside the superstructure through the many open hatches and doorways.

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