First time diving with kids

[klhlash]

I've just gone thru all 45 pages looking for some info on this subject.
I'm trying to find recommendations for dive shops for our group of 3 families. There will be 6 adults and 6 kids ages 12-17 all diving for the first time.We will certify at home first, or at least do the class work. I know it will take extra patience to be with us.
Suggestions on which dive shops would be the best fit for us??
thanks for any advise.

 

[diver_paula]

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[booth22]

Where are you traveling to? If you're still up in the air, Laguna Beach in Utila has a promotion where kids are free when traveling with adults (room free, pay for diving.. I can't remember exactly) Plus 12 of you would have boat to yourselves with probably 2 DMs to watch the kiddos.

 

[klhlash]

Sorry,
guess it's pretty clear I'm a newbie! We are going to Utila. We won't be staying at a resort because there are 20 of us total, and only 12 of us will be diving, the other kids are too young. Having a boat to ourselves sounds great, but are there some dive shops that would be better suited to beginners and children?

thanks again for any advise!