I am looking to obtain my DM certification this summer and am strongly considering doing this with Subway watersports on Roatan. I'd like to hear any advice about which dive ops provide good programs. I'm looking for a place with smaller numbers who will hopefully be a fun group of people to work with. Utila also interests me, but I know less about it. I like the fact that it sounds to have a slightly younger crowd but I'd like to hear more about the out of water options. Does one island have better diving than the other?
DM training Roatan vs. Utila
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There's a lot of postings on similar topics, I'd suggest doing a search as there's some good information available.
It sounds like you are doing all the right research, don't forget the most important research of all though - The leg work. When you get down here walk around the shops on your short list, meet the crew, make sure the accommodation is somewhere you want to live then, and only then, part with the cash!
It is easy to get between Utila and Roatan on Verns sailboat, so you can even see both islands for yourself before committing to one or the other.
Regards
Will
It is easy to get between Utila and Roatan on Verns sailboat, so you can even see both islands for yourself before committing to one or the other.
Regards
Will
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Will, What days does Vern sail and what is he charging these days? My next trip is for 17 days, starting April 1, and I am toying with going over to Utila, although I have not yet made up my mind. It seems that when arrive in West End I get very lazy.
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I think you are right about Utila having a younger crowd. They have several great training facilities that you can easily visit in one day. The lodging is unbelievably cheap. The fun is non stop with something to do virtually every night. You'll make many friends is a very short time. It's a very small island and you'll learn your way around in a couple of days and be able to walk everywhere. The most you'll have in a class is probably 6 but sometimes you'll have as few as 4. All the schools are very professional and fun at the same time.
The diving is terrific with oustanding training sites as well as advanced diving sites. One of the closest sites is a very nice wreck.
The worst part of Utila is the effect it will have on you. You'll have a hard time deciding when to leave. Many trainees stay for several months because it's just addictive.
I visited several schools in Thailand and Utila before deciding and Utila was a great choice for me. Skype works very well and I was able to stay in touch with everyone back home at all times.
Best of luck whatever your choice.
The diving is terrific with oustanding training sites as well as advanced diving sites. One of the closest sites is a very nice wreck.
The worst part of Utila is the effect it will have on you. You'll have a hard time deciding when to leave. Many trainees stay for several months because it's just addictive.
I visited several schools in Thailand and Utila before deciding and Utila was a great choice for me. Skype works very well and I was able to stay in touch with everyone back home at all times.
Best of luck whatever your choice.
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