

Best for beginner divers, 15-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Old House is a reef site located off the coast of Roatán, Honduras, accessible only by boat. The site features depths ranging from 15 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The water temperature remains consistent between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The site is suitable for beginner divers and offers night diving opportunities. Due to boat traffic at the surface, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential. Divers should exercise caution to avoid contact with sharp coral, rocks, and sea urchins present on the reef structure.
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The site is boat access only, but the nearby dive shop offers equipment rental, air fills, and guided tours, so you can travel light. A surface marker buoy is essential given the boat traffic overhead, and guided night dives are worth booking if you want to see the reef in a completely different state.
Most dive sites are accessed via short boat rides from the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, with mild currents that keep conditions manageable.
The site ranges from 15 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Old House is a boat-only dive site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
Divers should watch for boat traffic at the surface and avoid contact with sharp coral, rocks, and sea urchins on the reef.
Yes, nearby dive shops provide air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours for the site.
Diving at Old House in Utila requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Old House in Utila are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Old House in Utila typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Old House in Utila typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.