Dive Package includes: 7 night  air conditioned ocean view accommodations, 3 full meals daily, 6 days of 3 boat dives daily which includes 2 night boat dives for Sat-Sat stays. (Alternate arrival days and short packages may miss a scheduled night dive.), tanks, weights, and belt, kayaks, welcome cocktail, complimentary bottle of wine, high speed wireless internet, whale shark presentation, round-trip airport transfers on 5 - 7 night packages. $4 per day reef fee not inlcuded.

Taxes: Rates do not include 16% tax or $4/day reef fee.

Transfers: 5-7 Night packages include roundtrip transfer between Utila airstrip and resort. 1-4 Nights transfers are $15 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 view
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
$50/person deposit"required. Deposits become nonrefundable 90 days prior to travel. Final payment is due 45 days prior to arrival. Deposits for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year are nonrefundable. 

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 bfore the 90 day penalty period. Call for group incentives.

FishingAdd light tackle fishing to any 7 Night Non Diver Package

Double Occupancy 2 Anglers per boat for 5 days fishing $ 900.00 per person
1 Angler per boat per day add $20.00
Includes: 5 days flats fishing, bait, all meals, welcome cocktail, beer and soda while fishing, airport transfers. Does not include tackle (fly / spinning rods or lures)

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2012 Whale Shark Weeks

May 5-12, 2012
July 14-21, 2012
Sep 1-5, 2012

Diver	May 5, July 14: $1625, Sep 1: $1475
Snorkeler	May 5, July 14: $1525, Sep 1: $1375

(16% hotel taxes and $4/day reef fee not included)
Includes 7 nights accommodation at Utila Lodge, all meals, all course materials and PADI processing fees, round trip airport transfers,  courses, photo ID, tagging and DNA sampling, encounter trips, snorkeling and diving. 

Saturday Day 1:  PM Orientation
Sunday Day 2: AM 2  fun dives, PM whale shark presentation at WSORC
Monday Day 3: 2 fun dives. PM whale shark encounter trip
Tuesday Day 4: Whale shark awareness course, photo id, class . PM research trip and photo id.
Wednesday Day 5: 2 fund dives. PM Reef fish course, night dive. 
Thursday Day 6: 2 fun dives,  Afternoon- class room lectures on tagging sharks and DNA sampling followed by demonstrations. PM night dive.
Friday Day 7: Research trip / tagging and DNA collection. Certification awards and PM island exploration.
(Activities subject to change)
 

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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.php

NIGHT DIVER - 199
Plunge into the magical water at night! Program includes a lecture session and 3 dives conducted over 2 days.

DEEP DIVER - $199
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.

NITROX - $169
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

WHALE SHARK AWARENESS DISTINCTIVE  - $125
1/2 day whale shark boat, and knowledge review

UNDERWATER NATURALIST - $149
2 Dives: Learn all about the aquatic creatures and coral life around our Utilian Waters.

AWARE  FISH ID - $149

AWARE Coral Reef Conservation - $99

SEARCH & RECOVERY - $199
4 Dives: Unique techniques in searching, finding, and bringing small and large objects to the surface is part of this course.

CHAMBER ORIENTATION - $69 

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE - $80

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

REFRESHER COURSE - $ 25
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 - $80
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 CERTIFICATION - $255
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 - $255

RESCUE - $280
2-3 dyas, video's, knowledge reviews, final exam, confined open water scenarios, 2 open water dives while executing prictice rescue scenarios. All theory except scenarios and dives can be completed online via PADI eLearing.

DIVE MASTER CERTIFICATION - $750
4-6 weeks, skill circuits, knowledge reviews, final exams, internship, practical applicatins and unlimited training dives.

Equipment Rental

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

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. 

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. 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 cannot bring in the plane cabin on each carriers web page.

Many businesses in Honduras add a fee for using credit cards.  Most major credit cards are happy accepted. Traveler's checks are not 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.

 

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