Utila is the perfect place to start your dive career. It is a beautiful island with numerous palmed beaches, great places to make new friends over a sunset drink and is home to the Whale Shark. It's also the Diver Training Capital of the Caribbean, ensuring you the real world experience needed to become an excellent Divemaster or Instructor.

The crew at BICD, and Matt Awty, our full time resident PADI Course Director, is pleased to offer you expert training that will give you an edge in the recreational dive industry. Our training philosophy is focused on preparing you to be a strong team member wherever you choose to work by giving you practical, real world experience. Our unique and intensive Divemaster and Instructor internships will give you the chance to acquire valuable work experience and create enduring professional relationships.

As a Divemaster in training, you will have the opportunity to work within a professional dive community. The crew at BICD are not just divers; they are great teachers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience. From whale sharks to the Hyperbaric Chamber, our Divemaster program will provide you with a comprehensive and exciting professional dive experience.

Our Instructor Development Course guarantees a maximum of six candidates per Course Director with language support in English, Dutch, German and Spanish. So you can be assured that you are receiving the best training with the highest degree of attention on you. Furthermore we offer quality job placement services with our network of BICD alumni and industry connections.

At the Bay Islands College of Diving, you will benefit from a rewarding, fun, and innovative experience. We take as much time as necessary so that you will be successful. With meticulous counseling and training, we will prepare you for the adventure of a lifetime, wherever you choose to go.