Tank'd Pro Dive Center

Located on Main Street in the Bario La Punta area of Utila, Tank'd Pro Dive Center operates as a premier hub for both recreational and professional diving. As an SSI Diamond Instructor Training Center, it holds a high level of accreditation within the Caribbean, serving as a dedicated Career Center for those looking to enter the industry.

The centre is closely associated with the Odyssey Resort, which offers a more tranquil environment in a lush garden setting while remaining within easy reach of Utila's main centre of activity. This provides a balanced base for divers who want a peaceful place to rest between dives.

The centre focuses on a personalised approach, utilising small groups to ensure that every diver develops the necessary skills and confidence. This method is applied across their entire range of training, from initial certifications to professional instructor development.

As an SSI Career Center, the team is geared towards supporting divers through the full professional progression. This includes training for Assistant Instructor and Instructor roles, alongside specialized technical pathways.

The training catalogue is extensive, covering the full spectrum of SSI certifications. Beginners can start with Try Scuba or the Open Water Diver course, progressing through Scuba Diver and Advanced levels.

For those looking to specialise, the centre offers Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Diving, Cavern Diving, and Navigation. They also provide specific skills training such as Perfect Buoyancy, Night & Limited Visibility, and Equipment Techniques.

The technical and professional side is robust, with courses including Extended Range, XR Trimix, Decompression Diving, and Rebreather support. Professional divers can work through the Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Instructor Training Course pathways, while specialised technicians can undergo Cylindex Cylinder Assessment Technician (C.A.T.) training.

The centre operates comfortable, fast boats for its dive trips. These vessels are designed to get you to the dive sites efficiently, allowing for more time in the water.

Tank'd Pro Dive Center provides high-quality equipment for hire. For those preferring to use their own kit, the centre is well-equipped to support your needs.

Technical diving is supported on-site with the availability of Nitrox and Trimix. This allows for extended bottom times and deeper exploration for those with the appropriate certifications.

The waters around Utila are home to several large pelagics. You can regularly encounter sharks, manta rays, and various species of rays. Sea turtles are also a common sight throughout the local reefs.

On the reef, the biodiversity is high, with lionfish and various resident fish species inhabiting the corals. The ecosystem is supported by a healthy variety of small resident fish and diverse coral structures.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants add significant interest to the dives, including various crustaceans and other reef-dwelling organisms that inhabit the crevices and sandy patches.