The Utila Dive Centre is an established dive operation and hotel, offering all levels of scuba instruction from beginner to PADI Scuba Instructor, …
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Apr 13, 2025
Best dive shop on Utila!! Care was put into everything from the shop to the reef. Devin and Duncan were the DMs and they did a great job. I was in Devins group and I couldn't have asked for a better …Full review by CameronRitchie
Apr 9, 2025
If youre thinking about doing GoEco you just have to do it! Laura, the instructor is incredibly knowledgeable about all parts of the marine life around Utila and (just as important) definitely one of…Full review by Seaside67049494112
Apr 8, 2025
I had the best time doing my divemaster the instructors were amazing throughout. I then went on to do the GOECO program, Laura is so passionate and i had the best month with the GoEco family!! It was…Full review by Becky F
How many hours a day are you in school for your open water certificate and do they offer any online options so you are not spending your whole week in class. Thanks
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Hi Stanb8! The schedule of the course depends largely on the instructor and the students on the course as we want to make sure everyone is learning at a comfortable and fun pace. …
Hi Stanb8! The schedule of the course depends largely on the instructor and the students on the course as we want to make sure everyone is learning at a comfortable and fun pace. Having said that, you’re usually looking at 3-4 hours in the AM and 3-4 hours in the PM with a break in between for lunch, as well as potentially some half-days. Again, this depends largely on the instructor and changes course to course. There is an option to complete the theory online through the PADI eLearning offering which you would purchase at PADI's official site. Please note that there is an additional cost for this option, which you pay directly to PADI at the time of purchase. If you have done this option it usually means you can start with the water sessions right away. The time that it saves you will depend heavily on the other students of the course, but it does mean you do not need to spend as much time in the classroom. If you did the eLEARNING, there would be $90.00 discount on the course price.
My husband and I are thinking of visiting the last 2 weeks in July and getting our beginner level scuba certificate. We realize it’s the rainy season, how’s the visibility? And is this a good time to come?
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Visibility is pretty good most of the time. 15-20m. Occasional windy days or rain reduce it temporarily but it’s not been bad through May.
There is an international airport in Roatan (RTB). Fly there and then take the Utila Dream Ferry over to Utila (1 hour ferry ride). I know Utila has it's own airport but not sure how many …
There is an international airport in Roatan (RTB). Fly there and then take the Utila Dream Ferry over to Utila (1 hour ferry ride). I know Utila has it's own airport but not sure how many flights go there.
My wife & I are freediver/spearfish can we legally spearfish Lion Fish around Utila? We have all our own equipment including small Lion Fish guns & pole spears. I'm looking to book a trip to Utila in Late Feb early March. Thanks any info would be greatly appreciated. Eric
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Hello Eric: There is an initiative to erradicate lion fish in the whole bay islands. However, doing it on your own is NOT advisable, since spear fishing (for any other species) is …
Hello Eric: There is an initiative to erradicate lion fish in the whole bay islands. However, doing it on your own is NOT advisable, since spear fishing (for any other species) is forbidden in the reef, and should someone see you with spearfishing gear, you might get in trouble. UDC has, in their fun dives, lion fish hunting trips. That would be a safe way to achieve your goal.
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