We're happy to announce the Utila Cays now have Internet service. Harbor House Restaurant recently opened for business offering not only the best menu around but also Internet service and a gymnasium. Harbor House, the tallest building on the Cays actually overlooks our sundeck so of course they've got a great view.
I tried the Panini with a nice hot Cappuccino and I was quite impressed. The menu includes a nice variety of breakfast items, snacks, deserts, home made ice cream, vegetarian dishes salads, seafood and more.
The atmospere is full of pirate and maratime style items so it fits in perfectly with Captain Morgan's.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Roatan - Power Problems
The island of Roatan has been experiencing a general strike due to the residents anger due to recent increase in the cost of electrical power.
Several cruise ships have been turned away and are threatening to boycott the island for a period of 5 years. A lack of transportation to island due to the strike is causing major problems and losses to the tourism industry.
If you plan a trip to Roatan we strongly recommend checking on the current situation.
NOTE: We pay double for electrical power here in Utila than Roatan. We would be celebrating rather than rioting if we had their electrical rate!!!
Several cruise ships have been turned away and are threatening to boycott the island for a period of 5 years. A lack of transportation to island due to the strike is causing major problems and losses to the tourism industry.
If you plan a trip to Roatan we strongly recommend checking on the current situation.
NOTE: We pay double for electrical power here in Utila than Roatan. We would be celebrating rather than rioting if we had their electrical rate!!!
Hurricane Paloma
We have a newly formed Hurricane named Paloma in the Western Caribbean. It's current track is heading away from the Bay Islands with it's path projected toward the Cayman Islands and Cuba.
The weather here in Utila is actually quite nice and sunny and we don't expect any adverse diving conditions due to Paloma.
The weather here in Utila is actually quite nice and sunny and we don't expect any adverse diving conditions due to Paloma.
Captain Morgan's 14 Year Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to Captain Morgan's!!!
We started this dive shop back in 1994 & have kept going strong ever since!
We've had a great time here and looking forward toward the next 14 years!
We started this dive shop back in 1994 & have kept going strong ever since!
We've had a great time here and looking forward toward the next 14 years!
Monday, November 3, 2008
November 3, 2008
The Bay Islands are in Rainy Season once again but not to worry we've been diving every day. Our new Divemaster Veronica got to dive with an Eagle Ray at Little Bight today!
Tony who just finished 7th grade here has also become the island's newest PADI Junior Open Water Diver - Congratulation Tony!
The Utila Princess ferry is running again out of La Ceiba but if you're not sure give us a call at 425-3349. Their office is only a few steps away from our office here in downtown Utila.
Tony who just finished 7th grade here has also become the island's newest PADI Junior Open Water Diver - Congratulation Tony!
The Utila Princess ferry is running again out of La Ceiba but if you're not sure give us a call at 425-3349. Their office is only a few steps away from our office here in downtown Utila.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Snorkel Test!
We just finished certifying three new Divemasters here at Captain Morgan's. They finished all of their work but still had one final test to take. The final exam involved masks, snorkels, rum, beer, and coke. First the rum and coke through the snorkel. Then clearing the beer out of the mask. Good times had by all. Here's some pics of what we rigged up to do three snorkel tests at once and an after picture of the new Divemasters with some of our staff.
Whale Shark off the North Side!
The dive boat was on the way to our first dive yesterday on the North Side and we spotted the tell tale signs of a whale shark: birds circling and a boil of jumping fish. We headed out to deeper water towards it and strapped on fins and snorkels. Luis, our Captain (one of the best on the island), spotted it and we all jumped in. It was at least 7 metres (21 feet) long. Swam with the whale shark three different times, each time hopping in and then jumping back onto the boat to chase after. Great rush. Third time we actually had to move out of the way because it was heading directly at us. All the divers we had out there are going to remember this for a while. Check out the video.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Weather Forecast for Utila, 15 August:
Hot & Dry - PERFECT Diving conditions!
Current Events:
Utila's ferry is running 1 trip per day at the moment so if you're on your way to the island departure time from La Ceiba is 4:00 pm.
The Utila Cays are enjoying a pleasant east wind which keeps them mostly bug free most of the year.
Captain Morgan's congratulates 2 new PADI Open Water divers, Lana and Catreona.
Hot & Dry - PERFECT Diving conditions!
Current Events:
Utila's ferry is running 1 trip per day at the moment so if you're on your way to the island departure time from La Ceiba is 4:00 pm.
The Utila Cays are enjoying a pleasant east wind which keeps them mostly bug free most of the year.
Captain Morgan's congratulates 2 new PADI Open Water divers, Lana and Catreona.
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