Just my opinion but I found the diving much move varied and less crowded on Utila. The reefs are in very good shape around all of utila, highly recommended.
I would definately do the classwork (and pool work if possible) before coming as others have stated. You can just enjoy diving and bring your book along for reference.
If you do decide to dive in utila I can tell you that deep blue dive resort is amazing. I would have loved to have learned to dive from the resort divemaster/instructor Matt. Great guy, knows his diving from tec to rebreathers and is really chill.
Mike
I would definately do the classwork (and pool work if possible) before coming as others have stated. You can just enjoy diving and bring your book along for reference.
If you do decide to dive in utila I can tell you that deep blue dive resort is amazing. I would have loved to have learned to dive from the resort divemaster/instructor Matt. Great guy, knows his diving from tec to rebreathers and is really chill.
Mike