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Trip report noting the Moon Hole to Ron’s Wreck bearing route and rough-water context.
Ron’s Wreck
Ron’s Wreck is a Utila wreck with easy reef-life viewing.
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner18.3m - 19m
Wreck
Boat wreck dive with a sandy bottom, easy structure, and a return route that benefits from clear bearings.
About Ron’s Wreck
Ron’s Wreck is a Utila boat wreck built around a former shrimp fishing boat resting over sand and sheltered coral terrain. It is a strong choice when you want an easy-to-read wreck profile with coral growth and plenty of small life, and it rewards tidy route planning because the approach is tied to a specific bearing rather than a long swim.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Keep your route organized on the way back from the wreck; the dive is simple, but the exit bearing matters.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry and a clear bearing from Moon Hole are the usual approach, so local route knowledge helps.
Legal Notes
No special site rule surfaced; follow local dive-shop guidance and standard wreck-protection practices.
Where Is Ron’s Wreck?
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Local Intel For Ron’s Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Straightforward wreck dive with an easy-to-read structure and a compact profile.
Freediving
Only suitable for very conservative freedives on the shallow top; the wreck profile is mainly scuba territory.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to calm shallow water and is not the main use of the site.
Wildlife at Ron’s Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Ron’s Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
