About Us

After so many years of different aquatic sports, like freediving, scuba diving, swimming and more, we have decided to open roatan diving school to share our passion with the world!

Ricardo Montans

Sports lover and always connected with the sea, since he was a child swimming in the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, He practiced many sports throughout his life, always with very good results, it was never an effort to do sport, it was a lifestyle. Father of a very aquatic daughter, He try to teach her the importance of feeling alive and enjoying every moment of her life. Connected by the sea, his father taught him to enjoy it and take care of it. Today he lives on the island of Roatan Honduras, next to the sea, practicing deep freediving and running some waves when the sea gets angry. He is the record holder from Argentina in CWT FIM and CWTB

Instructor Trainer

Nick Powers

Nick has been a certified scuba diver since the age of 12 years old. In 2016 Nick had an idea after returning to scuba to use it as therapy for his PTSD from combat operations in the Marines as well as Private Security contracting in Iraq. In 2017 Nick formed Warfighter Scuba after going through the Instructor Training Course with Scuba Schools International. Nick’s entire dedication to his brothers and sisters from combat is to teach a skill with scuba that helps change the mindset to help curb the suicide rate in the veteran community. Nick currently is an active Instructor Trainer for Scuba Schools International, including the Classified Diving (adaptive) specialties.

Instructor Trainer

Dawn Powers

Meet Dawn Powers: Your Ideal Scuba Diving Instructor at Roatan Diving School

Dawn Powers is not just a certified open water instructor, she’s a passionate advocate for transforming fear into exhilaration beneath the water. Since earning her certification in 2017, Dawn has dedicated herself to helping nervous students conquer their apprehensions about scuba diving. Having once felt that same fear, she understands the journey firsthand and is committed to making every dive a thrilling adventure rather than just a lesson.

Dawn brings a wealth of experience to Roatan Diving School, having instructed alongside her husband, Nick Powers, with their nonprofit Warfighter Scuba, where they provide therapy for military veterans through scuba diving. Her expertise extends to being an active Classified (adaptive) Diving instructor through Scuba Schools International, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background or disabilities, feels empowered and confident in the water.

As an accomplished underwater videographer, Dawn captures the beauty of the ocean and shares it with her students, inspiring them to explore the underwater world with wonder. Teaching is not just a job for Dawn, it’s a passion that she embraces with enthusiasm. Every dive with her is an opportunity to experience the joy of scuba diving, making her the perfect instructor for anyone ready to take the plunge. Dive into adventure with Dawn Powers—your unforgettable journey awaits!

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