Backpacker Options
When your traveling for an extended time we know how important price is to you. Cheap, affordable prices without sacrificing safety or service.

Alton's dive center

Choosing where to take a diving course or buy a dive package when you are traveling and backpacking around Central America is big decision, we recognize that this is probably one of the largest sums of money you will spend in one go while you are traveling.

At Alton's it is important to us to ensure that not only do you get fantastic value for money but also you will get experienced professional instructors and dive masters, well maintained up to date equipment, fully equipped comfortable and reliable boats, and a beautiful location to stay in affordable accommodation.

Alton's has been successfully dealing with the backpacker market for years, most of our staff have at one time or another traveled Central America, South America, Asia, Africa and a variety of other places with a backpack. We understand what is important to you because it is important to us, and we strive to bring this to the dive center.

Because of this we have become the dive center most recommended by customers. Most of our backpacker customers come to us through word of mouth recommendation while traveling in Central America.

The famous Alton's atmosphere coupled with a level of service and commitment that you will find is unparalleled. Check out some of the links and articles below to find out more about our latest backpacker deals and accommodation, and don't forget to have a look at our guestbook if you want to see what others have said about us.


this months specials



Divers on-board Affordable walk-in deals for beginners. You will have all the benefits of our experienced instructor team, small class sizes, extra training if you require it. You will find the whole thing easier than you expect and you will be out diving on Utila's beautiful fringing reef from your very first open water dive.

Have a look at the backpacker offers we have this month.
 
Dock hammocks We have a range of walk in deals aimed at the backpacker market for all aspects of diving including beginners courses, fun diving packages, and  more training.

You can expect the all the Alton's professionalism, fun and affordable prices. Check out our current prices for walk in deals.

 
Dive center dock at sunsetOur backpacker accommodation is situated within the dive center on the sea front with views facing west over the bay. We have dormitory and twin rooms with fans and shared bathrooms.

There is also a kitchen so you can prepare your own meals or you can use our dock cafe for breakfasts and lunches.

 
DiversUtila is home to a huge variety of dive sites making the island a great place to spend a couple of weeks diving. From seamounts to huge drop offs, from wrecks to caverns, from fringing reefs to coral cays, Utila has a wonderful variety of dive sites and dive site topography.

Here are some of our favorite dive sites, and we think they will also become some of yours!

 
 
Feature Products
12 Nitrox Dive Pack
12 Nitrox Dive Pack
$420    Add to Cart
NAUI/PADI Divemaster Combo
NAUI/PADI Divemaster Combo
$950    Add to Cart
Advanced Scuba Diver Course
Advanced Scuba Diver Course
$261    Add to Cart
Beginner to Advanced Combo Pack
Beginner to Advanced Combo Pack
$499    Add to Cart

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