Who we are
Josh Lease
Hi, I’m Josh, co-owner and founder of Barbary Coast Divers.
I’ve been diving since 1995 and I’m a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, SDI Open Water Diver Instructor, and Emergency First Response Instructor.
I love introducing new divers to the wonderful underwater world and bringing them to beautiful diving locations. I operate on the philosophy that the more people we can get under the waves, the more people will fall in love with and want to protect our oceans.
I hope to have the pleasure of helping you discover your love of the oceans and can’t wait to see you on one of our trips!
Kristy Hilands
Hi, I’m Kristy, co-owner of Barbary Coast Divers.
I’ve been diving since 2019 and I’m a certified Emergency First Responder and professional PADI Divemaster.
For me each dive is an underwater meditation — all you can hear are the sounds of the water and your own breath, and absolute beauty surrounds you. This is a unique and powerful form of healing and I want to share this experience with as many people as possible.
I’m especially passionate about introducing women to diving. In a traditionally male-dominated sport, I love teaching women how to master their equipment, manage their own safety, and be capable of helping other divers under water and above.
I’m excited to dive with you and introduce you to the quiet, powerful magic of the ocean.
Join us for a beautiful and relaxing trip to Utila, Honduras for a week of scuba courses and fun diving.
Situated on the southern end of the Mesoamerican Reef, Utila boasts incredible reef diving just minutes away by boat. With year-round warm calm waters and excellent visibility Utila is a prime locale to get certified to scuba dive or just kick back for some excellent fun-diving.
You have several package options for this trip. You can pursue your Open Water, Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver certifications. Or if you just want to come along and dive select our Fun-Diver package.
The PADI SCUBA certifications are highly regarded, globally recognized certifications that allow you to dive and rent gear anywhere in the world.
A $500 Deposit is required to reserve your spot on the trip.
*All prices are based on double occupancy rooms
Join us for a beautiful and relaxing trip to Utila, Honduras for a week of scuba courses and fun diving.
Situated on the southern end of the Mesoamerican Reef, Utila boasts incredible reef diving just minutes away by boat. With year-round warm calm waters and excellent visibility Utila is a prime locale to get certified to scuba dive or just kick back for some excellent fun-diving.
You have several package options for this trip. You can pursue your Open Water, Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver certifications. Or if you just want to come along and dive select our Fun-Diver package.
The PADI SCUBA certifications are highly regarded, globally recognized certifications that allow you to dive and rent gear anywhere in the world.
A $500 Deposit is required to reserve your spot on the trip.
*All prices are based on double occupancy rooms
Join us for a beautiful and relaxing trip to Utila, Honduras for a week of scuba courses and fun diving.
Situated on the southern end of the Mesoamerican Reef, Utila boasts incredible reef diving just minutes away by boat. With year-round warm calm waters and excellent visibility Utila is a prime locale to get certified to scuba dive or just kick back for some excellent fun-diving.
You have several package options for this trip. You can pursue your Open Water, Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver certifications. Or if you just want to come along and dive select our Fun-Diver package.
The PADI SCUBA certifications are highly regarded, globally recognized certifications that allow you to dive and rent gear anywhere in the world.
A $500 Deposit is required to reserve your spot on the trip.
*All prices are based on double occupancy rooms
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