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Well, after reading the comments, it sound Cozumel IS the best choice if, for no other reason than the superior dive experience. However, to answer that question above. Here are the costs for 2 tank dives in the Keys, including Air. Now, Idk if the diving costs would be the same in the Ft...

Hey everyone, I posted earlier about trying to go to FL for some diving and hopefully do a budget vacation. However, I just had our local dive shop post a trip to Cozumel (with 3 spots LEFT) This the Package they're offering; OCTOBER 30th- NOVEMBER 6, 2020 ALL INCLUSIVE 7 NIGHTS, DRINKS...

This is making me think twice about that Oriskany Drive. I'm only AOW, no other certifications (not even Nitrox, but I did dive with a Nitrox tank once in Bonaire). I also prefer seeing the flora and fauna over wrecks.

Hey everyone, Newish diver here. I was AOW certified last December in Bonaire, and since then I've done approx 40 Dives, probably 15 in Bonaire and 25-29 in my local quarries. I'm seriously considering taking a trip to FL this winter (late Nov-Dec?) to do some diving, hopefully taking a...

Thanks for the info. That was helpful. I thought I saw them online for around $200, but wasn't sure about the quality. It's also possible that I misheard the prices when talking to the guy from my LDS. I will try to support them first, since they've done a lot for me.

Hey everyone, I'm about to head out to buy a 5 or 7mm Wetsuit and Regulator. Wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a good quality version of each and what they might cost. I thought my dive shop told me about $400 each, but when I looked online, they seemed to be cheaper. I'm all about...

Just a quick update. I went on 2 more shore dives with 2 instructor. Skipped the first boat outing (which is also near shore, just a different part of island). Had a much better/easier experience.. was able to clear my ears/equalize a lot easier. Thank God. Only 2 mistakes I made. 1...

I do have my own mask, fins, snorkel, boots, bag and dive pc. I've also signed up for my advanced certification

Greetings fellow divers, Quick background info in case you dont know about me.. I just got scuba certified to prep for this grand vacation to Bonaire. Ive invested a lot time, energy and finances into this trip and I really wanted everything to go well. I actually ended up missing my first...

Just wanted to give everyone an update. I practiced my mask clearing during my 3rd and final OW class. Our instructor asked the DM to help me and another girl who was struggling with mask clearing. The DM noticed I had a larger mask, and she thought the larger volume inside the mask might be...

What about being in a seated position? For every exercise that we spend submerged in the pool, we are always seated or on our knees (same for the instructor). Keep in mind, this is a 5 ft deep pool. The instructor has mentioned how you want to be neutrally buoyant and encouraged us to do so...

Why not? I'm usually on my knees while doing the exercises in Scuba class.

Lol, at first I thought you meant to not break the seal at the top as I'm letting water in, but no. I don't let water in through the top as I'm exhaling, He did teach us to hold down the top rim of the mask as we tilted out head upwards. He also suggested I inhale a little beforehand so I have...

Hey everyone, So, I've just completed my second class (out of 3) for OW certification, and I'm really struggling to clear my mask. Our scuba instructor had us review the stuff we did in Class 1, including mask-clearing and taught us a new skill that involved removing our mask underwater. Both...

First, I want to say that I really appreciate the responsive and concern this community has expressed for condition so far. Even though I've just joined the world of Scuba, everyone I've been seems like "family" or part of a very tight-knit community, both locally and online. So yah, this is...

I should be able to get to an Urgent care. It's still not going to be free. I have an HSA plan, so most likely it would come out of that account and be slightly less than it would be paying completely out of pocket. If I did have fluid in my ear, or some other condition, would it be worsened or...

Great advice. AFAIK, the instructor didn't really go over equalizing. I'm familiar with it, though, since I recall various methods from my first Scuba trips in PH. Also, we were a pool that was max of 5ft deep. Perhaps, that's why equalization never came up. I'm not sure, I don't really...

When they asked us to swim, everyone got a head start ( I had to remove my boots) and most seemed to swim faster than I could. I felt like I was the worst swimmer there, lol. I was catching my breath after the 4th lap and the female assistant instructor was trying to teach me how to swim on my...

Hey everyone, Recently I finally decided to take up scuba diving as it's something I've always wanted to do since I took a "discover Scuba" course in the Philippines several years ago. I recently signed up for certification, followed by a trip to Bonaire happening at the end of this month (Nov...