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I would never recommend a cruise cert, for several reasons:
Academic work on vacation? No thanks
Pool work is conducted in a pool about 5' deep. Good luck developing ANY grasp of buoyancy control
Checkouts are from a cattle boat
It's not a full certification
I can't speak to the quality of instruction, but I can't imagine it being very complete. I know my OW class consists of about 24 hours in class and pool and I consider that barely adequate. Anything less is a compromise and would still be an unwelcome intrusion on my vacation.
Value is just not there when compared to a full OW course.
Local instructors are a great resource AFTER certification. I dive with former students and they all have my number in case they should have ANY questions or concerns.
Certification can be stressful. Vacations should reduce stress, not induce it. Get certified before and ENJOY your vacation. No studying, no stressing, proper instruction, fair value........ It's a no brainer, once you are informed.
Academic work on vacation? No thanks
Pool work is conducted in a pool about 5' deep. Good luck developing ANY grasp of buoyancy control
Checkouts are from a cattle boat
It's not a full certification
I can't speak to the quality of instruction, but I can't imagine it being very complete. I know my OW class consists of about 24 hours in class and pool and I consider that barely adequate. Anything less is a compromise and would still be an unwelcome intrusion on my vacation.
Value is just not there when compared to a full OW course.
Local instructors are a great resource AFTER certification. I dive with former students and they all have my number in case they should have ANY questions or concerns.
Certification can be stressful. Vacations should reduce stress, not induce it. Get certified before and ENJOY your vacation. No studying, no stressing, proper instruction, fair value........ It's a no brainer, once you are informed.