El Aguila Wreck

About this site

A 75m cargo ship intentionally sunk in 1997 and broken into three pieces by Hurricane Mitch. This accessible wreck offers multiple swim-throughs and has become a thriving artificial reef teeming with fish life.

Conditions

Country

Honduras

Region

Roatan, Bay Islands

Max depth

18–33 m

Visibility

20–30 m

Water temperature

27–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

March to September

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Rays
• Barracuda
• Groupers
• Eels