Dry-season timing and clearer-water window for Roatan diving.
Roatan wreck with swim-throughs and reef life.
Roatan wreck with swim-throughs and reef life.
Off Roatan's south coast, Mr. Bud Wreck is an upright purpose-sunk cargo boat on the reef edge with multiple entry points and an easy-to-read layout. Coral growth, sand flats, and swim-throughs make it a good wreck to pair with reef life, photography, and wreck-skills practice. The open structure keeps the dive readable, while the surrounding reef adds enough texture and fish life to make repeat visits worthwhile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13m - 18m
Depth Note
Shallow top deck around 13 m, with the wreck and stern in the high-teens range.
Best Season
Year-round, with the dry March-September window usually offering the calmest water and clearest visibility.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck on a reef edge with sand flats and coral growth; calm water makes the structure easiest to read.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Penetration involves an overhead environment; appropriate wreck training/certification is recommended.
Access Restrictions
Certified wreck divers can access the main entry points; non-penetration passes are the safer default for casual visitors.
Legal Notes
Follow local wreck-diving and marine-area rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Upright wreck with multiple entry points and swim-throughs; best for certified wreck divers and wreck specialty practice.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site. The overhead layout and wreck structure make it a better scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site. The main interest sits below the surface and is best appreciated on scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dry-season timing and clearer-water window for Roatan diving.
Roatan dive-center infrastructure and tourism context.
Reef-edge wreck depth, sand flats, and coral/spongy habitat.
South-shore wreck description with swim-throughs and marine life.
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