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Utila Dive Centre Unveils Tec Diving Package Options
Utila Dive Centre is a well-established PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre that is the most referred and recommended facility of its type in Central America and the Caribbean.
In 2001 Utila Dive Centre expanded its range of services and became a PADI TecRec facility, teaching diver and instructor levels for Tec Deep and Tec Trimix courses. The centre is now launching 2 new packages specially tailored for certified Tec and Tec Trimix divers looking for a place to explore.
Utila Dive Centre has 4 fully equipped dive boats and two of these boats have been modified to meet Tech divers special gear requirements and space.
On site gas blending is provided (including helium & Nitrox), as is rebreather support, emergency O2 kits, lockers, showers, free WiFi, seaside bar and lounge areas for your comfort.
The north side of the island has deep walls, caverns and swim-throughs in the 150- to 260-foot (45 to 80m) range. The east and south sides of the island offer numerous offshore seamounts and pinnacles, many inaccessible to recreational divers as the tops are at 130 feet (40m) and drop to depths 262 feet (80m) and deeper. Utila Dive Centre has also partnered with Global Dive Guide, a mobile app that allows users to download maps and full detailed information about the top dive sites in Utila. The information was all provided by Utila Dive Centre thanks to the experience and knowledge of the centre’s guides and instructors.
Follow these links for more information:
Utila Dive Centre also offers Instructor level for Tec and Tec Trimix course. Visit www.utiladivecenter.com or email gopro@utiladivecenter.com for more details.
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)
In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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