About Aaron's Backyard
Aaron's Backyard is a noted dive site within the Roatan Marine Park in Honduras, part of the extensive Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. This region is internationally recognized for its vibrant reef ecosystems, which offer exceptional marine diversity. The topography of the Bay Islands, including sites like Aaron's Backyard, typically features dramatic sheer walls, shallow coral gardens, and intricate passages. These structures are often adorned with lush corals and sponges, creating varied habitats for marine life. Dives here generally range from 9 meters to 40 meters in depth, accommodating different experience levels. Divers frequently encounter a rich array of Caribbean species, from iridescent fish to larger creatures like turtles, sharks, and rays. The waters are also home to massive barrel sponges and captivating macro critters. The site specifically highlights the presence of pillar corals, which are closely monitored by conservation efforts in the area. Liveaboard trips to the Bay Islands, including potential visits to Aaron's Backyard, offer up to five dives per day, including night dives, allowing for thorough exploration. Water temperatures are consistently warm, making for comfortable diving. The region's diverse underwater landscape ensures a rewarding experience for divers.
Highlights
Pillar coral sightingsSheer walls and drop-offsDiverse Caribbean reef fishMassive barrel spongesCaptivating macro crittersHawksbill turtles
Season calendar
Best months to dive here
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Feb
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Dec
Excellent
Good
Off-Season
Mar – May & Dec
Best visibility, calm seas, whale shark season begins
Jan – Feb
Good conditions with warm water and decent visibility
Jun – Nov
Rainy season with reduced visibility but second whale shark peak Sep-Dec
Dive site facts: Aaron's Backyard
- Depth
- 9–40 m
- Current
- Moderate
- Entry
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Level
- Intermediate
- Dive type
- Reef, Reef
- Region / port
- Honduras
- Coordinates
- 16.3078° N, 86.5450° W
Conditions & Currents
Diving in the Roatan area, including sites like Aaron's Backyard, often features minimal to moderate currents, making for generally relaxed conditions. The Bay Islands are known for offering "warm, effortless, Caribbean diving." Dives are typically conducted from liveaboards or day boats, allowing for flexible entry methods. Water temperatures are consistently warm, ranging from 25-28°C in summer and 24-27°C in winter, with only occasional drops to 22°C in January, meaning thermoclines are not a major concern. Visibility is generally excellent, often between 24 and 45 meters. These favorable conditions make the area accessible for a wide range of diver certification levels, though deep wall dives may require advanced experience and gas planning.
Why dive Aaron's Backyard from a liveaboard?
Aaron's Backyard is one of Honduras's signature dive sites. A liveaboard sleeps you on the water and puts you in the water for three to four guided dives per day, including dawn and night dives that day-boat operators rarely offer. You skip the daily commute back to port and reach quieter, less-crowded sites in the same region on a single trip.
Below are the liveaboards that include Aaron's Backyard on their Honduras itineraries.
Liveaboards diving Aaron's Backyard
These liveaboards may visit Aaron's Backyard on selected itineraries, the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
Roatan Aggressor
Honduras
18 guests31 m
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