Isabella S.

1 Reviews

I came here for my Open Water Padi and if I could I would give Alton’s…

March 21, 2024 6:18 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

I came here for my Open Water Padi and if I could I would give Alton’s 15/10. This place is such a well oiled machine – the training programmes are so well organised, the accommodation is by far the best on the island and the staff are absolutely brilliant. A major shoutout to Pete who took the course. It was such a pleasure to be taught by someone with such great experience and passion for diving. He is a fantastic teacher and always made me feel like I was in good hands. Also dive masters Elena and Martha were brilliant guides. Alton’s attracts a really great crowd of people and in no time you will feel like you’re in part of a community. – via

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George R.

1 Reviews

Cracking place to dive. Lovely environment with nice rooms and super f…

March 21, 2024 6:15 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Cracking place to dive. Lovely environment with nice rooms and super friendly staff. Pete was a calming presence under the water and a great instructor to learn from. Would recommend 10/10 – via

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Charles K.

1 Reviews

I went on 5 dives at Alton’s dive center. The staff is professional co…

March 13, 2024 9:54 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

I went on 5 dives at Alton’s dive center. The staff is professional courteous and prompt. All the gear was in very good order, and the dives were organized and executed sharply. The dive sites we went to we’re quite beautiful and look Dr. Seuss-ian in nature. The price was excellent. Also, the food at the little cafe on the dock was quite good as well. They have a shower for you to rinse off after your dive, even if you’re not staying there. I would definitely go back. Thank you very much! – via

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Klaus P.

1 Reviews

We decided to do the PADI Open water course after checking out a coupl…

March 9, 2024 6:41 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

We decided to do the PADI Open water course after checking out a couple of different dive schools on Utila. At Alton‘s we were very happy about how professional everyone was and that they showed us around and explained the structure of the course. This greatly reduced the anxiety of my girlfriend, who was very hesitant to do a dive course at all. The course itself was good too: you watch some awesome, interesting and exciting training videos, go through all quiz questions with your instructor and then train some skills in shallow water (where you could stand if necessary) before you go to the reef into deep water. Our instructor, Harry, was awesome. He made the course fun and safe and you can tell he has a passion for diving. Can highly recommend Alton‘s and Harry! – via

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Hope P.

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I recently completed my open water at Alton’s and loved it so much tha…

March 8, 2024 4:55 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

I recently completed my open water at Alton’s and loved it so much that I went straight into my Advanced Course, all thanks to my instructor Pete! It was my first time ever scuba diving, and Pete made the whole course enjoyable while teaching us everything there is to know to have good scuba diving skills. He made the whole course feel safe, and therefore, I was really excited for my first open water dive. He was also really knowledgeable about the reef itself and even found us a Nurse Shark at one reef!

I would definitely recommend Alton’s to anyone who is thinking of Scuba Diving while in Utila. – via

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Jake S.

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Stayed here and did about a week’s worth of fun dives. Really apprecia…

March 6, 2024 5:39 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Stayed here and did about a week’s worth of fun dives. Really appreciated that they took the time each morning to head out to the North side reefs, they did a good job pairing up divers of similar skills and certifications to maximize our time under water, and everyone was friendly with a good sense of humor. – via

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Johanna W.

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I did my open water license at Alton’s with instructor Dario and then …

March 3, 2024 12:50 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

I did my open water license at Alton’s with instructor Dario and then decided to do the advanced course straight away.
Dario is a wonderful person and instructor who teaches you to dive with a lot of patience, passion and fun.
When I was supposed to dive in shallow water for the first time and breathe from my tank, I couldn’t last 3 seconds without panicking. Dario gave me the time I needed to calm down and try again and again until I managed it all at once.
I always felt safe with him and it is very special how much value he places on team cohesion with all the students in our course. We were a group of 3 students and all had such a great time together! ?? It’s incredible how quickly I made progress thanks to him and I was able to really enjoy all the open water dives without any problems. The advanced 30m deepdive and the night- and wreckdive were great!
I would choose Alton’s again and can highly recommend it. The accommodation included and the breakfast and lunch options are very good. The location and the whole team are fantastic! ??
Many thanks for everything! ???? I hope to be back soon! ?????? – via

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Sylvain “.

1 Reviews

Yours to discover…

February 29, 2024 11:28 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Yours to discover – via

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Kirsty B.

1 Reviews

We completed our PADI Open Water course here. There’s a lot of options…

February 20, 2024 2:30 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

We completed our PADI Open Water course here. There’s a lot of options on the island and we deliberated a lot but left feeling like we definitely chose the best place for us. We were a bit nervous about diving when we started but our instructor (AJ) was extremely professional, patient and calm which helped with our confidence and got us through! We’re not experts but the equipment seemed in good condition and all dive masters/instructors/boat captains/dive shop team were clearly experts so we get safe and trusted the equipment and team. As well, the accommodation is quite new and in great condition (we stayed in a private double, no a/c, shared bathroom) so exceeded our expectations there. Bed and pillows v comfy too! Bathrooms always kept clean and the showers were hot with great water pressure. Also great vibe – social in the day/early evening around the little cafe/chill area but tapers off/people head elsewhere around 7pm so it’s quiet for a good night sleep. Only thing to improve is the kitchen… we’d hoped to cook but the kitchen was often not super clean, lacked equipment (literally one bowl for everyone!) and the fridge doesn’t seem well managed as a lot of old food. But everything else was perfect! – via

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Hannah R.

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Spent a week at Alton’s and had an incredible time. Steve re…

April 27, 2023 9:20 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Spent a week at Alton’s and had an incredible time. Steve responded quickly to all emails and was easy to book, accommodation was nice and lunch at the bar was great. The dive course was excellent, special shout out to our instructor Kris who was amazing, he is extremely knowledgeable, prioritized safety but made everything fun, his passion for diving is infectious. Also did a dive guided by dive master in training Tommy who was excellent. The whole team at Alton’s were friendly and everyone’s passion for driving really shines through. Can’t wait to come back for more courses. – via

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David P.

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Did my Advanced course here. Very impressed with every aspec…

February 4, 2023 10:22 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Did my Advanced course here. Very impressed with every aspect of the experience. Professional and friendly in everything they do. It was a good mix of highly professional dive centre and family run, low key vibe as well. Food is also great and well priced. The office is staffed all day and they are always available to answer any questions.

Only minor suggestion would be that the mattresses in my room seemed a bit old and were getting saggy but for the price it wasn’t a big problem. I look forward to coming back one day and highly recommend Alton’s for everyone from first time to lifetime divers. – via

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Allen C.

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I just finished my Divemaster training at Alton’s – over the…

January 28, 2023 10:39 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

I just finished my Divemaster training at Alton’s – over the last month I have learned so much and made so many new friends, I can’t even begin to describe the experience. Kris, AJ and Pete are all phenomenal mentors and resources; Alex, Lewis, KJ, Martha and Diane are wonderful, kind and patient instructors; Beto is the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide I’ve ever had the pleasure of following; and Erik is one of the finest captains I’ve ever worked with (and I’ve worked with a lot). The gear is clean and well maintained, the boats are some of the fastest on the island, and the whole operation just feels like one big extended family. I had quite a few options when I came to Utila, and I can’t believe how fortunate I was to choose this one – if you’re thinking about pursuing ANY course, from Discover Scuba up to Divemaster, or for that matter just doing some fun dives, I HIGHLY recommend doing it here. – via

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Lena S.

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I received my Open Water Certificate from Alton’s and had a …

January 28, 2023 6:04 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

I received my Open Water Certificate from Alton’s and had a fantastic time. My class was small, there were only 3 of us, and Pete, my instructor knew exactly when to be patient and understanding and when to push me to achieve my potential. He also has a pretty wicked sense of humour. The equipment is all very well maintained and safety is always everyone’s number 1 priority. The Tipsy Turtle provided a great lunch and breakfast for a very reasonable price. We stayed in the free accommodations, they were clean and simple my only complaint would be the bed, it could do with being a few inches thicker. The staff, everyone from the ladies who did the cleaning to the owners Lisa and Alton to the manager Steve, were all very nice, friendly and super considerate. All and all I would highly recommend Alton’s to anyone who is seeking a dive shop on Utila. – via

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N.

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We have been here nearly two weeks and I can’t speak highly …

January 25, 2023 6:56 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

We have been here nearly two weeks and I can’t speak highly enough about Alton’s. Total professionals in everything they do, such good fun, on and off the boat. It’s a lovely family business with a great vibe.

My partner was super nervous and at one point decided she couldn’t finish the open water she was struggling with feeling anxious but the incredible team at Altons not only got her through the open water with a great big smile on her face but she also went on to do the advanced open water and has gained incredible confidence from the whole experience.

Their patience, understanding and caring nature really shone true to us and we cannot thank them enough for just an incredible two weeks!! We will definitely miss the place when we leave in a few days and we look forward to diving with Alton’s again in the future.

Thanks again everyone in Alton’s Dive Center – via

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Pearse M.

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We have been here nearly two weeks and I can’t speak highly …

January 25, 2023 6:56 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

We have been here nearly two weeks and I can’t speak highly enough about Alton’s. Total professionals in everything they do, such good fun, on and off the boat. It’s a lovely family business with a great vibe.

My partner was super nervous and at one point decided she couldn’t finish the open water she was struggling with feeling anxious but the incredible team at Altons not only got her through the open water with a great big smile on her face but she also went on to do the advanced open water and has gained incredible confidence from the whole experience.

Their patience, understanding and caring nature really shone true to us and we cannot thank them enough for just an incredible two weeks!! We will definitely miss the place when we leave in a few days and we look forward to diving with Alton’s again in the future.

Thanks again everyone in Alton’s Dive Center – via

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Stefan L.

1 Reviews

After my first dive it was clear to me that i am also going …

January 21, 2023 8:09 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

After my first dive it was clear to me that i am also going to do the Advanced course at Altons Dive Center. The atmosphere, the people and the staff were super harmonic at this place. Luckily I was able to meet Alex, my Dive-Instructor who shared his enthusiasm about the ocean in a really funny and exciting, but competent manner. Thank you for introducing me into the Community!!

Cheers! – via

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