sashkello
Registered
Hello everyone!
After diving for a bit overseas and only a couple of times in Sydney, I'm a bit disappointed in service provided by the tour companies, and thought to ask around if this is just Aussie-style, or if I'm looking in the wrong place.
Basically, all the tours I've taken so far were on a tiny boat where everyone sits shoulder-to-shoulder, you drag around all your stuff yourself, there is no real "guide", just a general idea of where everyone is supposed to go, etc. Overall, what I experienced doesn't feel like a tour to me, but just a transfer boat hire to your destination and back, extreme economy style. I've used two major Sydney diving tour providers which have very high online review scores.
Now, I understand I might sound like a spoiled brat, but... look. I feel extremely uncomfortable and rushed on such tours. The boat is bobbing, everyone is bumping into each other, I get sea sick, forget to do proper checks and ultimately not only I fail to enjoy the experience, I also undermine my safety along the way. I understand it's a matter of preference, and I see other people do enjoy it quite a lot. But, I'm looking for something else.
So, can you guys recommend some tour providers which feature a more personalized and relaxing experience? Sydney and NSW coast in general.
After diving for a bit overseas and only a couple of times in Sydney, I'm a bit disappointed in service provided by the tour companies, and thought to ask around if this is just Aussie-style, or if I'm looking in the wrong place.
Basically, all the tours I've taken so far were on a tiny boat where everyone sits shoulder-to-shoulder, you drag around all your stuff yourself, there is no real "guide", just a general idea of where everyone is supposed to go, etc. Overall, what I experienced doesn't feel like a tour to me, but just a transfer boat hire to your destination and back, extreme economy style. I've used two major Sydney diving tour providers which have very high online review scores.
Now, I understand I might sound like a spoiled brat, but... look. I feel extremely uncomfortable and rushed on such tours. The boat is bobbing, everyone is bumping into each other, I get sea sick, forget to do proper checks and ultimately not only I fail to enjoy the experience, I also undermine my safety along the way. I understand it's a matter of preference, and I see other people do enjoy it quite a lot. But, I'm looking for something else.
So, can you guys recommend some tour providers which feature a more personalized and relaxing experience? Sydney and NSW coast in general.