PADI Scuba Diving Courses - "The Way The World Learns To Dive!"

Captain Morgan´s is renowned for delivering high levels of diver training and service within the industry, after 14 successful years our passion for safety and training hasn't diminished. Whether you're looking to take the first step or continuing your training up to the professional level, Captain Morgan's staff of experienced PADI instructors can make it happen. Utila is home to some of the most ideal diving in which to learn worldwide. Our reefs teem with life and offer gentle sloping reefs and shallow sand patches to practice your new skills and wonder at this amazing new world. Below are just some of the courses we offer. See our Rates & Packages for pricing details.
Discover Scuba Diving
Discover Scuba Diving is a half day introduction to Scuba Diving. You do not need any previous experience whatsoever. It's not a certification but a fun way to try out diving. It is an ideal course for those who are unsure if scuba diving is for them or are on a time limited schedule and just want to get into the water as quickly as possible. You'll receive a brief overview of the theory of diving, a few exercises in shallow water, followed by a wonderful dive on a beautiful reef. If you should decide to continue with a full course, this experience can be credited to the Scuba Diver Course or the Open Water Diver Course. Go on, take the plunge. You´ll love it! Requirements: None Duration: Half Day Cost: $75 US
Scuba Review
If it's been a while since your last dive we recommend this refresher course for certified divers. You'll review the skills you learned in the Open Water Course with a PADI Instuctor or Divemaster as well as fimiliarize yourself with the gear. Requirements: Previous Scuba Certification  Cost:  $15 off the Dock(1 tank) $40 off the Boat (2 tanks)
Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Course is the entry level scuba course to enable you to dive, with a buddy, in open water, it is valid for life and recognized world wide. The course lasts 3 to 4 days with group sizes no larger than 5, in any teaching group, and certifies you to dive to a maximum depth of 18m/60ft. The course includes a review of diving theory, confined water dives and 4 open water dives. The theory teaches you the important information to enable you to dive safely and enjoyably, the confined water dives teaches you the necessary skills, in shallow water, so you will feel safe and confident. This is followed by 4 open water dives that allow you to put everything into practice, while enjoying tours under the guidance of your instructor on the pristine reefs here on Utila. Requirements: None Duration: 3 to 4 days Promotion: 4 Free nights at Hotel Kayla, 2 Free Fun Dives,  Free Logbook, Free Snorkeling & Kayaking!  Cost: $259
Scuba Diver
Don't have time to complete the Open Water Diver course, No Problem. PADI Scuba Diver Course is an option for you in mind. It consists of Academic training, Confined Water and 2 Certification dives which will allow you to dive to a depth of 12m/40ft. Requirements: None Duration: 2 to 3 days Promotion: 2 free Nights at Hotel Kayla, 2 Free Fun Dives, Free Logbook, Free Snorkeling & Kayaking! Cost: $185
Advanced Open Water Diver
The Advanced Open Water course consists of five dives, completed over 2 to 3 days, and is designed to build on the experience of the Open Water Course. There are 2 core dives and 3 electives. The core dives are: Deep Dive to 30m/100ft and Navigation Dive. For the three electives you can choose from Night Dive, Underwater Naturalist, Photography, Wreck or many others. The Advanced course allows you to dive in different situations, enjoy night dives and a host of other activities, safely and with the appropriate knowledge. Requirements: Open Water Diver Certification Duration: 2 to 3 days Promotion: 2 Free Nights at Hotel Kayla, 2 Free Fun Dives, Free Logbook, Free Snorkeling & Kayaking! Cost:$259
Adventures In Diving
Requires only 3 Adventure Dives and may be completed in as little as 1 Day. Adventure Dives to choose from include: Deep Dive, Wreck Dive, Photography, Nitrox, Night Dive,Peak Performance Buoyancy and more. Individual Aventure Dives may be taken individually ay $45 each (Night Dives at $60). Requirements: Open Water Diver Certification Duration: Half day  Cost: $170
Emergency First Response
The EFR (Emergency First Response) course teaches the basics of first aid and CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation). It is not soley for diving related incidents. The EFR course is designed to qualify you as an Emergency First Responder, and is a qualification recognized worldwide. A current First Aid and CPR certification is a pre-requisite to the PADI Rescue Diver Course, and is very useful training in any walk of life. Duration: Half day Cost: $70
Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver program teaches you how to prevent, and if necessary, manage dive emergencies both minor and major.The subject is serious and the training is hard but fun. Not only will you learn to help others, but you will also learn to help yourself. This course is regularly declared the most rewarding course by divers who complete it. Over the 4 days of the course your instructor will guide you through theory sessions and confined water training dives where you learn the skills required. The course ends by completing realistic scenarios in which you manage various aspects of diver rescue under the supervision of your instructor. Requirements: Advanced Open Water Certification, Emergency First Responce or equivalent training Duration: 3 - 4 Days Promotion: 4 Free Nights at Hotel Kayla, 2 Free Fun Dives, Free Logbook, Free Snorkeling and Kayaking Cost: $259
Divemaster
The PADI Divemaster Course is the first proffesional rating in the PADI system. It includes various areas of study including Physics, Physiology, and also Skills & Environment.  Your instructor will insure you receive PADI required training including information sessions,  progress checks, discussions, and the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about your education. You will get to work with all shop instructors as part of your training includes assisting students in classes.  After you complete your studies, you will take the PADI Divemaster exams, which are written tests on the topics you studied -Physics -Physiology -Equipment -Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) / Decompression Theory -Skills and Environment -Divemaster Conducted Programs -Assisting Student Divers -Supervising Certified Divers Once finished you will be a certified PADI Divemaster, this allows you to run certain PADI courses such as the Scuba Tune-up and Supervising Certified Divers. You will also be able to run the Discover Snorkeling course. Requirements: Rescue Diver Duration: 4 to 6 weeks recommended Cost: $750 Contact us for employment opportunities during and after certification to help offset expenses.
Specialities
Fish ID - 2 Dives $80 Deep Diver - 4 Dives, 2 Days $140 Night Diver - 3 Dives $149 Peak Performance Buoyancy - 2 Dives $80 Photography - 4 Dives, 2 Days $140 Wreck Diver - 4 Dives, 2days $140 Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Contact Us Requirements: Open Water Diver Certification