If you are a backpacker, Alton’s is by far the best choice to do your PADI Open Water on the island. Unlike other dive shops, it is small enough that you get to know everyone very quickly, and the courses are small and don’t feel rushed. The accommodation is also at the dive shop, which gives it an awesome hostel vibe. The instructors and DMs tend to hang around after the dives too so it always has a fun atmosphere! And they really focus on safe and quality diving and you can tell the instructors and DMs really care about the underwater world and want to share it with you. The accommodation is clean and comfy, and if you are a couple and both diving you can get a private for free which is awesome. They also have one of the only kitchens on the island which helps keep costs down if you’re on a budget. Couldn’t recommend it more!

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

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.

Simply the best place where to get your diving licence in Utila. The staff is super professional and super friendly! After few days we become a small family, was so nice! Super thanks to Pete, our instructor. With his sympathy and knowledge we easily complete the open water course, and even the advance! The facilities are well kept, dorm rooms clean, kitchen is ok and the scuba gears is in very good conditions. The vibe at Alton’s during sunset time is amazing!

Great experience at Alton’s… we went planning to do just our Open Water and stayed on to do our advanced too. A really lovely atmosphere at this dive center - the diving classes were small, led by excellent instructors and I felt completely safe at all times. The atmosphere out of the water is great too - delicious and reasonably priced breakfasts and lunches at the bar and the perfect spot for a chilled beer to watch the sunset. Steve is super communicative and flexible wherever possible. For us the vibe was perfect. Thank you everyone at Alton’s - we had a blast.

Alton's is a very professional dive shop and I am very pleased with the experience they provided to me and my girlfriend. My girlfriend got her open water PADI certificate and I did the fun dive package for the week. I have dove with other shops on the island and they simply don't compare to the experience I received at Alton's. Its very apparent your safety comfort and enjoyment is on their top priority at Alton's. I had never been to the north side of the Island prior to diving at Alton's. Other dive centers wont even leave the south side of the island. They took us to the north side almost every day! My girlfriends open water instructor was very thorough and he actually taught me a few things I didnt know about when I sat in on one of her lessons. We got to swim with wild dolphins thanks to their boat captain for spotting them. The food they have is very convenient economical and good. Their boat dock and patio is a very nice place to relax and the rooms and bathrooms are well kept. I have 0 complaints for Alton's. If you're reading this review I wouldn't even waste your time researching other dive shops just book with Alton's you wont regret it.

Best dive shop on Utila! We stayed at Alton's for a week and had a great time. The diving was great, and the staff was both professional and fun-loving, the perfect mix for good diving. The courses and dives we did were top quality. The managers were very accommodating and easy to work with. I loved our trip to Utila and Alton's made it truly special!

I had the best few days at Alton's! Having not dived for several years before I arrived, I was pretty nervous about getting back into the water but the instructors put me at ease instantly. A big shoutout in particular to Ryan and Nate but all the staff - from Steve who runs the place to Carey the skipper and the lovely cooks - are friendly, easygoing and a good laugh. I can't recommend this place enough, I'll definitely be back soon! Prices are very fair, the food is great and the accommodation is decent.