Rates 2008

Rates are per person, Double occupancy
16% Tax not included.

The municipality of Utila charges a reef conservation fee of $4.00 per diver, per day to be paid to the resort.

Dive Package includes: 8 days, 7 nights of air conditioned ocean view accommodations, 3 full meals daily, 3 boat dives daily which include 2 night boat dives (5 night package - 1 night dive), tanks, weights, and belts, kayaks and canoes, welcome cocktail, complimentary bottle of wine, high speed wireless internet, fish ID and whale shark presentation, round-trip airport transfers on 5 - 7 night packages.

Child - Under 12 years  staying in same room as adults 50% of non-diver rate (or dive rate if child is a diver). 

Single supplement $350/ week.

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Taxes: Rates do not include 16% tax.

Transfers: 5-7 Night packages do include roundtrip transfer between Utila airstrip and resort. 1-4 Nights transfers are $25 per person roundtrip

Group Incentive - 1 free with 7 paying guests.
2nd week dive free!: Stay 2 weeks and pay the non-diver rate for your second week.

Accommodations

Ocean views
Bathroom with hot water shower and dual vanities
Two comfy beds- a double and a single
Reading lamp
Ceiling fans
Wireless Internet
Cable TV with remote control
Separate outside area for drying your dive gear.

Deposit and Cancellation
Reservations are held for 7 days pending $50/person deposit.  Deposits become nonrefundable 90 days prior to travel. Final due 45 days prior to arrival. Deposits for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year are nonrefundable. 

Cancellations -  90 days prior to travel deposits become nonrefundable.  90-61 days prior to departure:$50/person penalty.  60-46 days: $100/person penalty, balance refunded. 45-8 days: $150/person penalty, no refund, balance less penalty credited for future travel within 1 year. 7-0 days no refund or credits. $25 handling fee for cancellation at any time.

Refunds - Unused portions of land packages are not refundable for any reason including airline delays, cancellations, weather, or acts of God.

Groups:

$50/per person deposit is due within 14 days of booking, within 60 days $100.00/person non-refundable deposit, excluding specials - must be deposited when reservation is made. Deposits become non-refundable 90 days prior to travel. Names are due 60 days prior. We strongly encourage group leaders to release unused space before the 90 day penalty period. 1 complimentary tour conductor package is given with each 7 paid.

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Fishing

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Diving Courses
Continue your diving education by focusing on diving activities that interest you most. All training materials are included in the cost of the course. For rates please follow this link:

http://www.dive-utila.com/html/dive_courses.html

NIGHT DIVER
Plunge into the magical water at night! Program includes a lecture session and 3 dives conducted over 2 days.

DEEP DIVER
Explore the deeper depths in comfort and safety! Participants need to be certified Advanced open water divers. Program includes a lecture session and 4 dives conducted over 2 days.

BOAT DIVER
2 Dives: Learn all about Boat Diving Etiquette on small and large boats, small boat handling and maintenance.

NITROX
2 Dives: Learn how to extend your bottom time using the latest development in safe, more enjoyable Diving. Enriched air; Dive Longer, Dive Safer, Feel Better. Includes: Books and Tables

MULTILEVEL/COMPUTER DIVER
2 Dives: Using the PADI Wheel and computer prolongs your Underwater Fun. Ideal for wall diving.

UNDERWATER NATURALIST
2 Dives: Learn all about the aquatic creatures and coral life around our Utilian Waters.

UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR
3 Dives: Improve your Navigation Skills by using natural as well as compass navigation. (Ideal for Map Making). Use of the Scuba Sextant and Bearing Buddy Included.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2 Dives: You will learn the fundamentals of Camera care and operation both in and out of the water and shot composition. Includes: 1 roll of slide film and processing

PHOTOGRAPHY PLUS
4 Dives: Learn about the different styles of Cameras, Strobes, Braketing, Shot Composition and more. Includes: 2 rolls of slide film and processing.

KAYAK DIVER
Discover hard to reach dive sites where you are totally independent! Program includes a lecture session and 2 dives conducted over 2 days. Easy, fun and relaxing.

WRECK DIVER
4 Dives: Navigation, Penetration, and Roping off techniques is part of this certification.

SEARCH & RECOVERY
4 Dives: Unique techniques in searching, finding, and bringing small and large objects to the surface is part of this course.

REFRESHER COURSE
Be at ease and take this program. Ideal for certified divers who have not been diving for 12 months or more. A basic review of theory and diving skills.

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
For all those who have never dived, try it! Experience the thrill of breathing underwater! Program includes a basic orientation to diving, a water skills session, and an actual dive, all under the control of an instructor to ensure comfort and safety. Subsequent dives may be made under the direct supervision of an instructor, at a cost of $35.00 per dive.

OPEN WATER REFERRAL
This program allows students to complete their open water course in another location, after they have completed their class and pool training. Students need to bring with them a student referral form and their medical form provided by the initial instructor. Conducted over 2 days. Certification fees are included in the cost of the course.

OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION
This program allows you to become certified while you are on vacation, enabling you to enjoy the underwater inhabitant while learning. Classes are conducted at a pace that is comfortable to you. (tentative schedule: Day 1 2hrs. classroom, 2 confined dives (small boat) Day 2 2hrs. classroom, 2 dives (big boat w/guests) Day 3 2hrs. classroom, 2 dives (big boat w/guests) Day 4,5, or 6 2 morning dive 1 afternoon dive (big boat). Books are included.

ADVANCED OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION

DIVE MASTER CERTIFICATION
Includes all books, DAN 02 course, Fish ID clinic

BUOYANCY CONTROL
Oh, to experience that weightless feeling in comfort throughout the dive! Notice how much more you see and how your bottom time can be extended! Program includes a lecture session and a dive conducted over 1 day.

FISH IDENTIFICATION
Learn to spot all those different fish that swim gracefully by! For experienced and novice divers alike. Program includes 2 lecture sessions and 2 dives conducted over 2 days.

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Equipment Rental

Nitrox:  $10.00 per tank or $150 per week for guests staying at Utila Lodge. For non-guest $12.00 per tank

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TRAVEL TIPS FROM UTILA LODGE RESORT

As everyone knows by now. Most all major airlines have limited luggage weight to 50 pounds per bag.  As divers we have been fighting this for years but the inevitable has come.  It is not as bad as it seems if we use some common sense when pre planning a trip and packing.

Continental now charges $25.00 extra for 50.1 pounds to 70.0 pounds.

Here are a few tips to help deal with this situation and others.

Look at your luggage.  Some soft sided and hard cases weigh a lot by themselves empty.  Pick luggage that has the least amount of weight for what you are putting in the bag. Remember that you can only put 50 pounds so the days of the "divers carry all bags" are about over.

Check the measurements of your carry on bags.  They are getting real serous about size.
Pack all your necessary medications as well as a t shirt, swim suit and bare essentials.  Most companies will look close at regulator sets so make sure yours has no knife or other unnecessary item attached.  Also pack your prescription mask.  Carry on bags are a good place for books or magazines that you may be bringing.  These add weight fast. Lap top computers are getting easier to bring with.  Most security will only ask for you to remove from your carry on and place in a tray.

Toiletry bags and needs.  Bring what you need to last your trip.  Look for travel size shampoo, conditioner, sun block, contact eye wear solutions etc. Small containers can be left at the lodge to save some weight for your trip home.

Dive gear,  make sure you only bring what you will use on your vacation.  Make sure it is all dry and the BC'd is drained completely.  Flashlights, You should bring enough batteries for all your electronic gear.  Most batteries are available on the island if needed.  You may leave your dead or half dead and full batteries when you leave so this will allow you some extra poundage for souvenirs and our excellent Honduras coffee.

There are plenty of snacks and candies available on the island as well as our gift shop.  If you are close on weight you can get almost all you want in country.

Weight belts.  We have web belts available.  We use "Sea Pearls"  hard weights available in 3 and 4 pound increments.  Do not bring extra weights unless it is absolutely necessary.

Dress at Utila Lodge and Utila is very casual.  You do not need more than t shirts and dry shorts for meals and wandering around.  A good pair of sandals or flip flops are good for going downtown and even traveling from home.  Unless you are in three feet of snow when you leave.

If you plan on a horseback eco tour bring a light pair of long pants, long sleeve shirt, and tennis shoes.

Winter months you may need a sweat shirt, light coat, and rain gear on some cooler days and evenings.

Packing your daily needs.  Most days swimsuits, towels, and T-shirts will air  dry.  I recommend that when packing take a swim suit or shorts and t shirt and roll in a tight roll and put in a zip lock baggie.  This keeps your cloths organized and also makes a nice way to pack wet cloths for the way home.  Bring what you think you will need for your stay.  We have a place in the room porches to hang wet cloths and also laundry service for a small fee. We also offer a boat towel service.

Traveling,  Getting through metal detectors now days is almost embarrassing when you have to strip in front of god and everyone.  I have been traveling in a light pair of cotton shorts or even swim trunks with lots of pockets.  Do not wear a belt.  Sandals and slip on shoes are nice since you still have to take them off when going through security.  We are divers, Why hide the fact with a lot of cloths.  Leave all expensive and extra jewelry at home.  Cigarettes lighters are illegal to carry on board the planes.  You need to put them in checked baggage if you want to keep them. Cigarettes are relatively cheap compared to the states.  There is no chewing tobacco available on the island or in Honduras.

You only need your travel documents, passport and wallet on your person.  Keep it simple and getting through the airports will be no problems.  Check out the list of items you can not bring in the plane cabin on each carriers web page.

Everywhere in Honduras there is a extra charge added to your balance for using credit cards.  We STRONGLY suggest travelers checks if possible.  Most major credit cards are happy accepted.


Remember that your gear might weigh an extra few pounds due to water and wetness when you leave.

These are only suggestions so use your own common sense when packing.