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I'm pretty risk averse when it comes to flights. I would take the late arvo flight on the 9th just in case. You will prob still get the last dive in. At Sydney international and domestic flights are not in the same terminal so you need to allow sometime for that transit too. Maybe 20-30mins?
I think you need to consider what is the worst case scenario. Would you rather do the last dive and potentially miss your flight MANILa? Risk flying with a 20 hour gap ( I believe Padi still recommends 18), or just miss the last dive? Also check with taka, I've been on about 7 ribbon reef/ osprey reef trips and there was never a night dive on the last night. Last dive was usually in the afternoon, meaning the 450pm flight is within 24 hours. Most guests, if their flights allowed, did the last dive or just skipped it.
no one can answer what the best option is. You will need to decide what you're most comfortable with. But check the last dive time first if you haven't already
Ifall goes to plan you will prob make your flight to Manila depending on what the check in times are. But like anywhere flights in Australia do lot always got to plan. But why risk it if you don't need to - check the last dive time!!
I think you need to consider what is the worst case scenario. Would you rather do the last dive and potentially miss your flight MANILa? Risk flying with a 20 hour gap ( I believe Padi still recommends 18), or just miss the last dive? Also check with taka, I've been on about 7 ribbon reef/ osprey reef trips and there was never a night dive on the last night. Last dive was usually in the afternoon, meaning the 450pm flight is within 24 hours. Most guests, if their flights allowed, did the last dive or just skipped it.
no one can answer what the best option is. You will need to decide what you're most comfortable with. But check the last dive time first if you haven't already
Ifall goes to plan you will prob make your flight to Manila depending on what the check in times are. But like anywhere flights in Australia do lot always got to plan. But why risk it if you don't need to - check the last dive time!!
So 20 hours, that's close! Still within Padi guidelines unless it's changed. Just skip the night dive and have some sunset drinks instead
