Eklipso
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I've had my OW for almost 3 years and have been on just under 50 dives in that time. I received my cert in Grenada back in March of 2001 in under 3 days time. Because I'm extremely comfortable under water (been surfing since I was 5), the DM that trained me took me out on a few dives with AOW people in some very challenging areas. My first dives ranged from 60' to 105'. Although I was slightly nervous and wasted a lot of air, I had an incredible time and saw some amazing sites (my 2nd dive after OW was a wreck dive - forgot the name of the cruise ship wreck in Grenada, but it was amazing).
Basically, every dive I've ever done was with people with far more experience than myself. I'm scheduled to dive in Grand Cayman in early february on a cruise that I'm taking. I've been told by some of my DM friends that the cert required by the cruise ship is NOT an OW cert, but some type of "Padi Scuba Diver Certification" and that most people diving will not be as experienced as myself. I am concerned about diving with inexperienced people for safety reasons. Will we be diving more than 60 feet? Should I go to a non-cruise related dive center and schedule a private dive with a local DM for a better experience? Has anyone gone on a cruise dive before that can help me with my concerns?
Thanks a lot...
Eklipso
Basically, every dive I've ever done was with people with far more experience than myself. I'm scheduled to dive in Grand Cayman in early february on a cruise that I'm taking. I've been told by some of my DM friends that the cert required by the cruise ship is NOT an OW cert, but some type of "Padi Scuba Diver Certification" and that most people diving will not be as experienced as myself. I am concerned about diving with inexperienced people for safety reasons. Will we be diving more than 60 feet? Should I go to a non-cruise related dive center and schedule a private dive with a local DM for a better experience? Has anyone gone on a cruise dive before that can help me with my concerns?
Thanks a lot...
Eklipso