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Please note, payment taken here is for a deposit ($106 per person), not the full cost of the course. The remainder will be due on arrival.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PACKAGES & PROGRAMS

At the Utila Dive Centre we recognize the effort and commitment that individuals display when choosing to go professional.  As professional Instructors and dive educators we would like to reward your commitment by offering a financial reduction off of our training programs.

We're definitely not the cheapest facility worldwide (and don't want to be!), but we do represent excellent value and affordable Caribbean living, and when you invest in your training and diving with us, we guarantee you will have made the right choice and will benefit for the lifetime of your dive career. Our staff, facility, training programs and options, reputation, and commitment to you separate us from the cheaper and inferior options, and we are here for you long after the course is over!

There's a reason why PADI Americas and Sport Diver (Official publication of the PADI Diving Society) awarded us 'Best PADI IDC center' in 2010, and why many other PADI IDC centers look to us and imitate our programs and offerings.


Whilst our prices may not be the cheapest or lowest, they are the most value and we guarantee no 'hidden extras or surprises'. All package prices below include full tuition, course expenses, core course manuals, certification fees, PADI fees, rescue in-water pocket mask and local reef fees and taxes. When you invest in your training with us, that is exactly what you receive - quality training. Your certification is earned, not bought. All package deals are for advance, prepaid bookings and are at management's discretion and are subject to change, please enquire for terms and conditions.

If you're a complete beginner but interested in a new career path or currently certified as a recreational diver with a certification between PADI Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another dive training agency), and you wish to pursue a professional path to become a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor, then we've developed the following  scuba training packages and internships to help you make your dream come true and embark on a professional dive career.

When you compare our package deals to the cost of a college degree, IT training, or training for professional and technical trades that can costs from tens of thousands of dollars through to six figure sums, you'll see the cost and time of becoming a scuba Instructor are soon repaid in 3-6 months and with a rewarding lifestyle as a perk of the job!!!

All Pro Programs pricing includes island reef fees, log books, pertaining course manuals and rescue pocket mask, in house certification processing (if required), and where applicable Instructor Development Course materials in package price. For GoPro packages with materials included, reductions can be arranged for candidates who have own materials.


Scroll down to find your current certification level and package options.

For non-certified divers;

Silver 1 Go Pro Open Water (non-certified) to Divemaster Program

Open Water to Divemaster (6 week program) Cost $1829 includes 14 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, certification processing, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML version), Rescue pocket mask and course manuals (new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack).    PADI Divemaster fee is included in quote of $1839 but $89.5 is paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $142 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!
 
Gold 1 Go Pro Open Water (non-certified) to Instructor (and EFR Instructor) Program

For non-certified divers, the Open Water to Instructor (6 ½ month though breaks can be arranged) Cost $4411.8 includes 14 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 7 months reef fees, log books, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and certification processing and course manuals.    PADI fees are included in quote of $4421.8 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $306 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $4351.8 saving a further $70.

Premium 1 Go Pro Open Water (non-certified) to Instructor/MSDT Program

For non-certified divers, the Open Water to Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' (6 ½ to 8 month program though breaks can be arranged) Cost $5472 includes up to 14 nights' accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 8 months reef fees, log books, course manuals, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals.   PADI fees are included in quote of $5472 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees and MSDT application fees of $325) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $372 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!   Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $5402 saving a further $70.

Platinum 1 GoPro Open Water (non-certified) to IDC Staff Instructor Program

For non-certified divers, the Open Water to Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' and IDC Staff Instructor (8-9 month program though breaks can be arranged), cost $6451 includes 14 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 12 months reef fees, log book, course manual, new 2012 Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals and PADI Course Director manual with IDC Staff evaluation slates.   PADI fees are included in quote of $6461 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325 and IDC Staff Instructor application fee $95) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $436 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $6391 saving a further $70.

For divers certified as Open Water (or equivalent);

Silver 2 Go Pro Advanced to Divemaster Program

For Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Advanced to Divemaster (6 week program) Cost $1572 includes 10 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, certification processing, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML), Rescue pocket mask and course manuals (new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack).   PADI Divemaster fee is included in quote of $1572 but $89.5 is paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $119 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!

Gold 2 Go Pro Advanced to Instructor (and EFR Instructor) Program

For Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Advanced to Instructor (8 week program) Cost $4136 includes 10 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and certification processing and course manuals.   PADI fees are included in quote of $4136 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $283 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $4066 saving a further $70.

Premium 2 Go Pro Advanced to Instructor/MSDT Package

For Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Advanced to Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' (2 ½ to 3 ½ month program) Cost $5206 includes up to 10 nights' accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 6 months reef fees, log books, course manuals, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals.   PADI fees are included in quote of $5206 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $348 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $5136 saving a further $70.

Platinum 2 GoPro Advanced to IDC Staff Instructor Program

For Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Advanced to Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' and IDC Staff Instructor (4 month program), cost $6180 includes 10 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 6 months reef fees, log book, course manual, new 2012 Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals and PADI Course Director manual with IDC Staff evaluation slates.   PADI fees are included in quote of $6180 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325 and IDC Staff Instructor application fee $95) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $433 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $6110 saving a further $70.

For Advanced Open Water certified divers (or equivalent);

Silver 3 Go Pro Rescue to Divemaster Program

For Advanced Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Rescue to Divemaster (3-4 week program) Cost $1255.7 includes 7 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, certification processing, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML), Rescue pocket mask and course manuals (new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack).   PADI fees are included in quote of $1245.7 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5) is paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $95 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!


Gold 3 Go Pro Rescue to Instructor (and EFR Instructor) Program

For Advanced Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Rescue to Instructor (7 week program) Cost $3864 includes 7 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, course manuals, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML).   PADI fees are included in quote of $3864 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $259 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $3794 saving a further $70.

Premium 3 Go Pro Rescue to Instructor/MSDT Package

For Advanced Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Rescue to Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' (2 ½ to 3 ½ month program) Cost $4914 includes up to 10 nights' accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 6 months reef fees, log books, course manuals, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals.   PADI fees are included in quote of $4914 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $323 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $4844 saving a further $70.

Platinum 3 GoPro Rescue to IDC Staff Instructor Program

For Advanced Open Water certified divers (or equivalent), the Rescue to Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' and IDC Staff Instructor (4 month program), cost $5888 includes 7 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 6 months reef fees, log book, course manual, new 2012 Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals and PADI Course Director manual with IDC Staff evaluation slates.   PADI fees are included in quote of $5888 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325 and IDC Staff Instructor application fee $95) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $389 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $5818 saving a further $70.

For Rescue certified divers (or equivalent);

Gold 4 Go Pro DM to Instructor/EFR Instructor Package

For Rescue certified divers (or equivalent), the Divemaster and Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor, (6 week program) Cost $3509 includes 7 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, course manuals, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML).   PADI fees are included in quote of $3509 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657), are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $232 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $3439 saving a further $70.

Premium 4 Go Pro DM to MSDT Package

For Rescue certified divers (or equivalent), the Divemaster and Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' (7-12 week program) Cost $4559 includes up to 7 nights' accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 6 months reef fees, log book, course manuals, new 2012 Instructor manual/Divemaster crew pack, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals.   PADI fees are included in quote of $4559 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $297 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $4489 saving a further $70.


Platinum 4 GoPro DM to IDC Staff Instructor Program
 
For Rescue certified divers (or equivalent), the Divemaster to Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor and 'Master Scuba Diver Trainer' and IDC Staff Instructor (3 ½ to 4 month program), cost $5533 includes 7 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 6 months reef fees, log book, course manual, new 2012 Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals and PADI Course Director manual with IDC Staff evaluation slates.   PADI fees are included in quote of $5533 but (PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325 and IDC Staff Instructor application fee $95) are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $362 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $5463 saving a further $70.

For certified Divemasters (or equivalent);

Regular Instructor/EFR Instructor

PADI Instructor course ($1095), including Emergency First Response (CPR/1st aid) Instructor course ($250), which takes approximately 2 weeks and with 10% off the EFR Instructor course costs $2758.50 includes 4 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, reef fees ($25), new 2012 Instructor course IDC crew pack ($450 reduced to $400), EFR Instructor manual ($70), Rescue pocket mask ($30), RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML $50) and PADI fees (total $743.50).   

PADI fees are included in quote of $2758.5 but PADI EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657 are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $2658.5, so a total saving of $125!


Gold 5 Go Pro Instructor and EFR/Nitrox Instructor 'Plus one' Program

For Divemasters (or equivalent), the Instructor and EFR Instructor/Nitrox Instructor, plus one specialty Instructor rating of your choice (2 ½ week program) Cost $3180.5 includes 4 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, course manuals, Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML).   PADI fees are included in quote of $3180.5 but PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees of $102 are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.  *$50 taken off IDC
 
Savings of over $115 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!! (EANx student manual and certification extra $55 if not EANx certified already)


Premium Pro Plus Program Instructor/MSDT

For Divemasters (or equivalent), the Instructor to MSDT prep & EFR Instructor (3 week to 2 month program) Cost $3689 includes 4 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months fees, log book, course manuals, new 2012 Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals.   PADI fees are included in quote of $3689 but PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325 are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.
 
Savings of over $210 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $3619 saving a further $70.


Platinum Pro Plus Program

Instructor to MSDT prep to IDC Staff Instructor & EFR Instructor (12 week program), cost $4663 includes 4 night's accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 6 months fees, log book, course manual, new 2012 Instructor course IDC crew pack, EFR Instructor manual, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals and PADI Course Director manual with IDC Staff evaluation slates.   PADI fees are included in quote of $4663 but PADI Divemaster fee of $89.5, EFR Instructor fee of $86.5 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $657, Specialty Instructor application fees, MSDT application fees of $325 and IDC Staff Instructor application fee $95 are paid direct to PADI with credit card at time of application and not to Utila Dive Centre.

Savings of over $274 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!  Book by March 31st 2012 and we'll apply our 2011 price on the Instructor course, and this package costs $4593 saving a further $70.



Beautiful Oceans Science Instructor module: For any of the above packages there is the option to add on 'Beautiful Oceans Science Instructor', this is a 3 day program, that qualifies you as a Beautiful Oceans Science Diver + Instructor, the cost is an extra $700 and this includes both levels of certification, dives, student materials, Instructor materials and all certification and application fees.  Increase your marine knowledge, improve your employability, earn the respect of your peers and protect the environment!!


All Pro Programs pricing includes island reef fees, log books, pertaining course manuals and rescue pocket mask, in house certification processing (if required), Divemaster crewpack ($150) and where applicable Instructor Development Course materials of $500 in package price, IDC crew pack, RDP's (Table and E-RDP ML version), where applicable EFR Instructor manual $70, individual MSDT manuals (specialty diver level) valued up to $140, Specialty Instructor manual (CD ROM) $180 and PADI fees are included in quote although paid separately.  Pricing takes into account candidates have course materials from previous level courses.   For GoPro packages with materials included reductions can be arranged for candidates who have own materials.

Please note, payment taken here is for a deposit ($106 per person), not the full cost of the course. The remainder will be due on arrival.

PADI Career Development Center since 2003

I fell in love with Utila and Utila Dive Centre back in 2006 and trained from Rescue to Instructor here and now work full time for UDC.  The passion from the team here raises your instruction to another level.

Fernando
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