Hello,
We are visiting Kauai in late March and wanted to get some thoughts on scuba activities. I am a new diver and getting my AOW certification before we go. My wife did a discover scuba experience with me last year and had a bad experience with a rushed training and not feeling confident enough about clearing her mask. She wants to try diving again so figured this could be a good opportunity before going for a full open water course.
So two questions.
First, how are the different options for non-certified divers at Kauai? I have seen several options for non-certified divers (Koloa landing, boat diving) and just wanted to understand more about the options. In particular, I was wondering if I'd be able to dive with/near her as I know some diving sites break up certified/non-certified groups.
Second, any suggestions for diving on my own while there? Finishing my AOW beforehand I'd like to take the opportunity to try out some deeper diving. I'm not sure if they have Niihau/Nipali trips this time of year but I don't know if I'm experienced enough for those yet anyways. Any recommended trips/operators? Do most AOW dives require/recommend Nitrox and should I also get certified in that before I go?
Thanks!
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We are visiting Kauai in late March and wanted to get some thoughts on scuba activities. I am a new diver and getting my AOW certification before we go. My wife did a discover scuba experience with me last year and had a bad experience with a rushed training and not feeling confident enough about clearing her mask. She wants to try diving again so figured this could be a good opportunity before going for a full open water course.
So two questions.
First, how are the different options for non-certified divers at Kauai? I have seen several options for non-certified divers (Koloa landing, boat diving) and just wanted to understand more about the options. In particular, I was wondering if I'd be able to dive with/near her as I know some diving sites break up certified/non-certified groups.
Second, any suggestions for diving on my own while there? Finishing my AOW beforehand I'd like to take the opportunity to try out some deeper diving. I'm not sure if they have Niihau/Nipali trips this time of year but I don't know if I'm experienced enough for those yet anyways. Any recommended trips/operators? Do most AOW dives require/recommend Nitrox and should I also get certified in that before I go?
Thanks!
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