Hello-
My wife and I are new divers with some fantastic experience in warmer waters (67-84; GA FL MX). We have 19 dives and PADI AOW cert. We have dealt with drift, low vis, caverns, night etc. We are planning to go to AK for two weeks next summer for other reasons, but if it is wise, I would like to do a day or two of diving. We will mostly be near Anchorage on the coast and Fairbanks/Denali in the interior. The details have not been planned.
Given the above description, would it be safe to explore the wonders of the AK coast (if so we would obtain drysuit cert. and experience before we go)? Or are these waters best left to experts? I have only found one dive op in Anchorage (I haven't looked very hard). Any suggestions would be well appreciated.
My wife and I are new divers with some fantastic experience in warmer waters (67-84; GA FL MX). We have 19 dives and PADI AOW cert. We have dealt with drift, low vis, caverns, night etc. We are planning to go to AK for two weeks next summer for other reasons, but if it is wise, I would like to do a day or two of diving. We will mostly be near Anchorage on the coast and Fairbanks/Denali in the interior. The details have not been planned.
Given the above description, would it be safe to explore the wonders of the AK coast (if so we would obtain drysuit cert. and experience before we go)? Or are these waters best left to experts? I have only found one dive op in Anchorage (I haven't looked very hard). Any suggestions would be well appreciated.