The Tropical Ferry operates Monday through Friday, leaving from La Ceiba's municipal dock and the trip takes only one hour. The main town in Utila is known as East Harbour or simply Utila, and is located on the eastern side of the Island. Without question, the biggest attraction that Utila offers to its many tourists is its fantastic reefs combined with some of the least expensive dive courses in the World. The program includes 20 hours per week Spanish language instruction, lodging in a homestay with 3 meals daily in La Ceiba and a hotel with breakfast daily in Utila, Tropical Ferry transportation to and from the island round-trip, scuba diving lessons and open water diving certificate. Basic Spanish language level is required and commitment is a minimum of 4 weeks.
Medical personnel have the opportunity to volunteer their services in the public hospital.
Volunteer and Internship programs are available in wide variety of fields such as social services, ecology, business, etc. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required except where otherwise indicated. CASS - Central American Spanish School does not grant credit or confer degrees. Generally, U.S. universities consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit.