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posted by admin on May 4

Thailand has one of the world’s most diverse marine habitats, with more than 300 major reef groups covering an area of over 4,500 square miles. From pinnacles and submerged rocks, through to stunning coral gardens and sheer walls, the scuba diving in Thailand has something to offer scuba divers of all levels of experience. It is this diversity in marine habitats and diving environments which attracts so many divers to the waters around Thailand every year, and today the region is one of the world’s most popular scuba diving destinations.There are a number of major diving destinations in Thailand, all offering a wide selection of diverse dive sites. Throughout all of these major destinations is a network of well equipped, knowledgeable and experienced dive centres, offering a range of diving from leisure dives through to a selection of scuba diving courses.It would be impossible to discuss

Thailand, without looking at the scuba diving in Phuket and the surrounding areas. Without doubt, the diving in Phuket is of the highest standard, and the waters surrounding the ‘island’ host a number of excellent dive sites. However, the real underwater treasures of Phuket lie slightly further afield. Dive sites such as the Burma Banks, The Similan Islands and the Mergui Archipelago are often found high on the wish list of many discerning scuba diver and offer some of South East Asia’s finest dive sites.The scuba diving on the Western Gulf of Thailand sees a different emphasis, and the small islands found here have become one of the world’s most popular areas to learn to scuba dive. In fact, the island of Koh Tao has developed a complete tourist industry from scuba diving, and today large numbers of would be scuba divers travel to Koh Tao every day to begin their diving education. Other islands within the Western Gulf of Thailand are also home to developed scuba diving industries, and destinations such as Koh Samui and Ko Pha-Ngan are both home to a large number of dive centres and excellent dive sites.

Throughout Thailand there are a number of exceptional dive sites, and sites such as the Richelieu Rock and Chumpon Pinnacle are widely acknowledged as being world class dive sites. However it is the sheer volume of excellent dive sites that makes Thailand such a popular destination. Destinations such as Pattaya, Krabi, Ko Chang and the Surin Islands are all home to a number of exceptional dive sites and dive centres.Today, Thailand is one of the world’s most popular scuba diving destinations, and large numbers of scuba divers travel long distances to dive in the waters surrounding this stunning country. The sheer diversity of the diving on offer here ensures that there is something to cater for all tastes and levels of experience. From vertical wrecks, through to submerged pinnacles, from the largest sharks, through to the smallest nudibranches, the diving in Thailand has something for everyone.

By: Scubaworld

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posted by admin on May 3

Mauritius. This tropical Indian Ocean Paradise. ‘A drop in the ocean’ Is only a dot in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Mauritius has a well-developed infrastructure and tourism industry. It hosts visiting tourist from all over the world in luxury hotels, apartments and bungalows. Besides the beautiful long white beaches and crystal clear tropical lagoons, scuba diving is one of the main attractions for tourists.

The excellent sea conditions and beautiful coral reefs make Mauritius a perfect place to learn to dive.
So both beginners and certified divers can be sure to have safe enjoyable dives in these perfect conditions. Especially on the north east coast where the lagoons and sea are protected from the trade winds, the Grand Bay and Trou aux Biches areas host the best tropical fish life and coral reefs. Usually all are boat dives to dive sites outside the barrier reefs. This is because the barrier reefs run almost completely around the Island with breaks or passes in the reef through which boats can pass to get into the open sea. The lagoons inside the barrier reefs are shallow and not suitable for diving. The sites in crystal clear water outside the barrier reef are very specifically located and easily accessible by boat. To get the best out of your diving experience in Mauritius it is advisable to dive with one of the accredited dive centers that will take you to all the best sites and ensure that you have a safe comfortable scuba diving Mauritius experience.

The Tourism Authority in Mauritius controls all registered dive centers and issues licenses to the boat skippers and dive operator that meet the require standards. All internationally recognized diving certifications are accepted and Mauritius has become a training ground for beginner divers because of the extremely easy diving conditions.

Unlike the reefs in Seychelles and the Maledives islands the coral reefs have not been bleached or affected by the warming of the ocean. The crystal clear water, the abundance of fish life and colorful reefs provide magnificent backdrops for underwater photography and filming. In the Trou aux Biches and Grand bay areas artificial reefs have been create by sinking wrecks at specific points. These wrecks, usually old Japanese fishing trawlers host an abundance of fish and coral life creating exciting dive sites and interesting backdrops for underwater photo and film. There are no real wall dives in Mauritius. In most areas the seabed slopes away gradually becoming deeper as you move away from the barrier reefs. Therefore most dive sites have a bottom at a reasonable depth making diving for beginners and experienced diver safer and less stressful. There are however small drops like ledges on some of the sites creating very interesting giant rock structure hosting larger fish life, gorgonian fan coral, some soft corals and in some spots black coral.

All round Mauritius is really a very safe and interesting location for a diving holiday. There is something for everyone.

Looking for quality diving holiday on a ‘paradise island’, come Diving in Mauritius.

By: Kevin Cock

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posted by admin on May 3

When in Bonaire. . .

If you want more adventures in diving, Bonaire will provide a variety of dive sites. World class divers give Bonaire a rate of 10 out of 10. The place has more than a 100 dive sites. Each of these with strict diving levels - novice, intermediate, and advanced. But even if you are ready to jump into the water, hours after you get off your plane, you are prohibited by law to do so.

You must first attend a refresher class on scuba diving at the dive shop. Part of the enforced one-hour review is to familiarize tourists on the Bonaire Marine Park rules; this is followed by a collection of $10 per head. But this inconvenience is soon eclipsed by the pleasures waiting in the blue yonder.

The Bonaire Attractions

Aside from the great diving, Bonaire has much to offer on land. In Gotomeer, flamingos converge to feast on the shrimps in the brackish waters, and nest on the salt flats. Interesting bits and pieces of the islands history are preserved - the 1837 lighthouse, and 1838 obelisks built to aid mariners find anchor.

After a day of diving and hiking the trails, you can go kayaking, windsurfing, bird watching, mountain biking, horse-back riding, and deep sea fishing. There is no end to the wonderful and interesting possibilities in this Antilles Island. Family members will enjoy the stress-free environment, and children can learn from the environmental efforts to protect the island’s natural resources.

Come On, The Diving’s Great

Scuba diving enthusiasts are directed to the appropriate sites for diving. Bonaire officials are strict about this. Novice and intermediate divers are prohibited from sites with strong currents, and only those with solid years of certified scuba diving experience are allowed to dive here. Happily, there are several drop sites where all levels can take the plunge.

For the diving, the Town Pier is a popular dive site for diving. Bonaire diving aficionados of all levels - novice to advanced - enjoy the depths of 20-40 feet. Again, there are restrictions. Divers must present the permission of the harbormaster and they must be accompanied by a dive guide from the locality.

Calabas Reef is another site for all-levels diving. Bonaire also takes pride in the Angel City, a site teeming with angelfish, and in Alice in Wonderland, where divers can see schools of parrot fish and French Angels.

Bonaire diving operators give diving assistance for the handicapped, and provide lessons for technical diving. Courses from Advanced Nitrox, decompression procedures, or courses for solo diver and diving instructor levels, are just some of the courses offered.

Going to Bonaire?

If you are planning on that diving excursion to Bonaire, book a flight and reserve a room months before the big day. You can check sites for Bonaire hotels online. Communicate with diving operators for diving tours and get their confirmation about special arrangements. If you are planning to take a break in Bonaire, bring along your valid passport, and return ticket. Pack up your wet suit and scuba diving gear, Bonaire is waiting.

By: Alexes Lebeau

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posted by admin on May 3

As we pass through life, we encounter a wonderful series of adventures and exciting experiences, and for those of us with just a little more taste for excitement, the underwater world presents an entire universe of opportunities. And if we are going to do some diving, how about learning how to become a PADI diving instructor ? The best PADI courses are to be found on Thailand’s Phuket and Phi Phi regions, brought to you by one of the greatest experts, PADI Course Director Chris Owen!

If you have given any thought to diving or snorkeling, then you will surely have heard about the PADI IDC or the PADI diving instructor courses provided by scuba diving specialists like Chris. The waters of Southern Thailand are perfect for such activities, offering the best diving in Thailand and the immense opportunity of building your own career in this field. The PADI courses are not the only thing you can take advantage of, as this PADI diving instructor offers also a wide variety of career packages with diving internships.

With many years of experience, PADI Course Director Chris Owen has become one of the most reputed names in the diving world and today hundreds of people are interested in the services he provides. If you do decide to work with this PADI diving Instructor Trainer then you will benefit from high-quality teaching doubled by an incredible passion for the open waters. The PADI Instructor Development Course will enchant you every step of the process, being both fun and educational at the same time. But if you really want to be convinced, let’s see what they have got to offer when it comes to PADI courses.

Probably one of the first words you will hear from PADI Course Director Chris Owen is a guaranteed first IE Pass rate. Once you join a class, you will discover that the number of candidates is limited, so everyone can understand and the Course Director has all the time to impart knowledge equally. You will definitely enjoy the discounted programs (5% off for Early Bird and 5% Cash Incentive), especially made for those who are really into diving. The standard PADI Instructor Development Course lasts 7 days, but Chris’s Indepth PADI IDC lasts 10 days, with a specially designed 3 days preparation program in which you will refresh your knowledge and skills you learned on your PADI Divemaster Course.

If you are serious about becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba diving instructor, then you need to go to the best and that is what Chris Owen truly is. The programs are quite easy to follow, particularly as you will train in specially-made scuba diving training pool (with 3m drop off), enjoy the finest accommodation during the period of your training and take part in various workshops. These are only meant to enhance your skills that you will need as a PADI Open Water Scuba diving instructor, ranging from controlled emergency swimming ascent (CESA), those related to reaching the surface and vital situations such as pocket mask rescue.

The one thing you have to remember when it comes to taking PADI courses is that only an experienced PADI scuba diving instructor can provide the assistance you need. Be prepared to embark on the ride of your life, with plenty of delightful activities and benefits on your part. You can purchase discounted equipment, request follow-up assistance after completing your PADI scuba diving courses and even find yourself a job in this field. Everyone recognizes PADI Course Director Chris Owen for being an authority in the field and hundreds of satisfied customers stand as proof. Are you ready to become one of them?

By: David Yuri

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posted by admin on May 2

Ever wonder what it would be like to jump into the water and look around 40m below the surface? The underwater world is mysterious and yet inviting, the experience of diving it provides and addictive sense of zen. There’s no better place to have your first dive experience than Thailand - with good conditions year round.

Most dive shops in Thailand offer PADI certification but it’s also possible to find a few offering NAUI and SSI certifications. Beginners may be more comfortable diving in the calmer and shallower waters off the east coast of Thailand, with destinations such as Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Koh Samet or Koh Chang being the most popular on that side.

More advanced divers and those beginners who are confident in their abilities will have a better time diving around Phuket and the Similan Islands. Hotspots for diving around here include Phuket, Phi Phi and Khao Lak.

Phuket has the most upscale dive operations but if you are watching your budget, you might be more comfortable taking a course at Phi Phi or Khao Lak. Phi Phi is quite popular among the younger crowd but there are hotels catering to older couples and families, which also offer scuba diving courses. Khao Lak offers an excellent choice of dive shops and also has a good range of accommodation to suit most tastes. It is also the closest jumping off point to the Similan Islands.

The Similan Islands, technically located in Phang Nga province, provide some of the best dive sites in the world. Protected within a marine national park, the nine islands are still pristine and rich with wildlife above and below the water. Most dive operators will take you ashore at one of the islands, where you can enjoy the powder-white beaches and see exotic birds and monkeys.

Under the waves, the colourful reefs and boulder formations are teeming with coral and a variety of marine life. Sometimes whale sharks are even spotted in the waters, as well as rays and other sharks. Visibility is good, varying from 30-50m.

Much like Phi Phi, Koh Tao is a fun place for backpackers to learn how to scuba dive. This may well be the most affordable place in Thailand to take a PADI Open Water course and to build up your dive log. Unfortunately it’s not the best diving in Thailand - but it’s not yet the worst either. Koh Tao used to offer frequent whale shark sightings but they are relatively rare these days. It’s also conveniently close (2 hours by speed boat) to Samui. In fact you can do diving courses on Samui too.

The number of dive boats on a site is not restricted, so you may find there is too much company around peak dive times. You may find yourself surrounded by 50 to 100 divers at a time, with most of them being Open Water students or day trippers from Samui.

Needless to say, Koh Tao might be great for learning and for progressing to instructor - but it’s not all that great for just recreational diving. Many people come here specifically to advance through courses and proceed with PADI Advanced, Rescue Diver, Dive Master/Master Scuba Diver and Instructor courses.

There are so many choices on Koh Tao that you should look carefully at each dive shop and make sure they offer you the best value for money.

Not all dive instructors are the same, and some are downright scary. Likewise, equipment standards can vary, and you’ll want to make sure any shop you choose has quality equipment and maintains it properly and hygienically. You should also check into the insurance policy of the dive shop and enquire as to if you should purchase your own dive insurance for the hyperbaric chamber if you have an accident.

Most the dive operations in Thailand are run by foreigners, which is just as well since Thais have a rather different approach to safety and responsibility, but you’ll find yourself diving with plenty of Thai staff who are their usual friendly easy-going selves.

By: Andrew Bond

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posted by admin on May 2

You have probably seen images of underwater sites and have desired since then to view it through your own eyes. You can make this possible if you learn how to dive. Scuba diving serves as the ultimate ticket to experiencing the most exhilarating underwater adventure. In order for you to join diving trips, you should acquire a certification for scuba diving. You should get it from a globally recognized agency such as NAUI and PADI. Your diving certification should last a lifetime and should permit you to buy or rent your own equipments for diving. If you are situated in London, diving training can be taken up in London Diving.

Whether you want to learn basic or advanced diving skills, you should get your training from the most professional dive school. London Diving is considered as an expert and friendly dive center that caters to both kids and adults. You can either learn with your friends or with the whole family. The most common diving certification is Open Water. However, London Diving is not limited to this course. This PADI affiliated dive center teaches a broad range of technical dive and PADI courses. You can take your first underwater breaths in the pool of the school. If you are a diving instructor and you want to learn more skills, you can opt for its Master Scuba Diver courses.

Your scuba diving training does not have a specific period since it is based on your performance. This means that there is no required time for you to complete your certification. Moving from the first level to the next level depends on your most convenient pace. If you want to know how much you will be paying for your diving training at London Diving, you will be able to obtain information through viewing its price list. The cost of your certification course should be one of the things to look into. Make sure that there are no hidden charges. In order to avoid these, you might want to opt for all-inclusive courses. Through this kind of certification course, you will be paying for equipment rentals, books, and the entire course within one fee.

If you want to enroll in a dive school, London Diving offers different PADI courses. The suitable course for beginners is the Open Water Diver. But if you already have a certification for this, you can also take up other courses. You can choose from Rescue Diver, First Aid, Master Scuba Diver, or Divemaster. On the other hand, you can also take up the specialty courses of London Diving. You can train as a digital photographer, deep diver, night diver, wreck diver, nitrox diver, or submatrix rebreather. The teaching practices of London Diving are highly specialized. Its small classes are taught by an experienced and compassionate staff.

You will get more than just training from this PADI dive school. London Diving also offers diving trips and holidays for singles. It does not matter if you do not have a diving buddy with you. You will get the chance to meet with other divers your age. London Diving has several wonderful packages that will satisfy your need of a great adventure. You can go for a weekend trip, a week-long trip, or a 2-week long holiday. You will be able to experience this along with world class scuba diving. If you want to take a break from your hectic work schedule, participate in the diving courses of London Diving. If you would like to know more about this dive center, you can check out its site at London Diving.

By: Hall Andrew

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posted by admin on May 2

Diving is such a wonderful experience, and it is no surprise that diving schools London are mushrooming all over the square mile. Only one can be the best or on top of the list. London Diving offers diving courses just like other diving schools but with a twist, making them the best in London. The instructors are from PADI centre London that are the most qualified and the best of the lot. Not only are they experts in their fields but their wholesome personality set them apart from their counterparts.

The friendly instructors equipped with the right credentials teach diving lessons using the PADI system from the highly acclaimed PADI centre London. Their methods and approaches make the learning how to dive enjoyable. Diving schools London have always applied the PADI system. London Diving has only the best trained instructors in both skills and character. Students learned at a fast speed of the basic diving skills from certified PADI instructors.

It has been noted that people have learned more how to dive by employing the PADI skills and expertise. London Diving is not one to be left behind. It has a line up of qualified certified PADI instructors. All are ready to welcome students, beginners and advanced alike into the fold. From open water to master scuba diver to specialties courses, these are all being taught employing the PADI system.

Scuba diving has become a very popular sport either individually or for the whole family and whether professional or recreational. London Diving has taken this opportunity to take the lead in providing diving courses in London. The sport has some restrictions considering the danger involved. You are allowed by authorities to scuba dive when you are properly certified. Dive schools London such as London Diving can give you the certification if you have enrolled and trained under them.

Enrolling at London Diving is easy and simple. Once you have filled up necessary forms including, among others, a medical form, you start off. Dive schools London such as London Diving insist that enthusiasm is the better part of learning. Just like the engaging PADI instructors, students are presumed to be open to possibilities. Diving is such an exciting sport. It brings along with the learning the knowledge on how to interrelate with living creatures in the underwater world.

PADI centre London has instructors who assist the students and realize their responsibilities. They provide the students the opportunity to recognize how precious our underwater world is. Interacting with aquatic life can be spectacular and exhilarating experience. Scuba diving has to take on a dual role. First, you learn the skills with absolute high regard for the underwater life. It is a very responsible sport unlike the sports like racing and bungee jumping. Scuba diving is totally a whole different kind of sporting event.

London Diving is one of the best dive schools London dedicated to providing would-be and advanced divers their first-rate services, products, and opportunities. From starter courses to master scuba diving, with the right tools and proper diving venues, London Diving has it all.

Diving has never been as exciting and fun as what London Diving offers. Students will be properly cared for and be seeing up to the time their performance have improved. They will never be left behind to fend for themselves. Assistance will always be there to guide them until they are certified scuba divers.

By: Hall Andrew

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posted by admin on May 1

Diving is one of the more exhilarating things to experience. But you don’t rush into it without the proper training. It may put your life in danger if you don’t know the right and proper way to dive. But only when you take diving course London that the risk of diving might be minimized or stamped out. It is in learning how to do things properly can you handle the risk factor. London Diving is one of the leading providers of PADI course London.

London Diving offers a wide range of diving lessons. From start up to full blown training, you can be assured that qualified experts from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) will teach you. PADI is an organization of seasoned and highly rated divers in the world. They can instruct, teach, and guide you with patience until they are sure you have the confidence to be on your own.

The wide selection of PADI course London at London Diving does not only include beginners’ courses but also specialty courses for individual requirements. Diving starts with the first steps then onto advanced courses for qualification to become an instructor. The rating system is not based on pass or fail. You are given the nod only when the PADI instructors see you fit. For advanced divers, you can get as high as a Master Scuba Diver rating.

Diving course London from London Diving can be a little extraordinary. There are PADI tech courses for the daring and diving enthusiasts. You can be assured of good training since the PADI instructors of London Diving are seasoned, responsive, and tolerant. Lest you forget, PADI is the most distinguished diver training association in the world. Successfully completing a PADI course London is based on how well you carry out the dive, and not on how long you have been underwater.

Technical courses can bring you farther into the deep. There are levels to be followed until you have learned to dive on mixed gases. This is not for the faint of heart. But London Diving can take you there if you want to explore and experience something extraordinary. However, you cannot move on to the more advanced courses until you have learned the nuts and bolts of diving course London.

Diving is not for everyone. But with the proper drive and motivation London Diving can safely propel you into the deep and explore the natural beauty of the sea. It is not just about diving head first into the sea. It is about exploration. Diving with the right gear and training can be an accomplishment in itself. Let the PADI course London at London Diving provide you with the necessary know-how. The training courses are guaranteed. The qualified experts will make that possible.

At London Diving you can either hone your diving skills or learn some diving skills. From snorkeling to deep sea diving the opportunity for new challenges is provided. Be it recreational or professional, diving courses at London Diving have the same high levels of quality of training throughout. Every step and every course is given due professionalism. You are never short changed. You get your money’s worth. At London Diving the student is valuable. You are taken cared of and patiently handled.

By: Hall Andrew

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posted by admin on May 1

     The first two steps in getting certified in scuba diving is to make sure that you are a reasonably proficient swimmer and you get medical clearance from your doctor to take up the sport. As for the swimming, you don’t have to master every type of stroke. Scuba certification only requires that you are able to swim about 200 yards using any stroke you want and to be able to float or tread on water for about 10 minutes. If you are in good general health and are comfortable in the water, then you should be able to scuba dive without any problems.

      There are about 1,900 professional scuba dive centers in North America alone and your local ones should definitely be checked out. Most will run basic certification programs on a regular basis. These centers or shops should be listed in the yellow pages and you can also check with websites of some of the major scuba diving certification agencies such as PADI or NAUI as they will also have listings. Sometimes scuba diving courses are offered at universities too.

      Make sure that the course you are interested in taking as well as its instructor are certified with one of the major scuba diving training agencies. This will ensure that you get proper, safe training for both the technical background knowledge and practical skills required for certification as a scuba diver. You also want to end up with an internationally recognized certification card if you want to go scuba diving at various locations around the world.

      Some vacation resorts offer ‘resort’ courses lasting a day or two which offer beginners some very basic training in order to try out scuba diving. These are not certification programs. Full certification programs involve classroom work, exams, practical skills sessions at a pool and usually about four open water dives in the sea (lake or ocean). The duration of the classroom work and pool sessions vary from a very intensive weekend (with advance reading) to once a week over several weeks. The open water dives will usually take two more days. Dive centers located in the tropics also offer basic certification programs that last several days to a week. Although the intensive weekend programs are quite feasible, many feel that basic scuba diving courses spread out over a few weeks will help beginners learn the skills better. Scuba diving does involve new skills and to learn them all during one full weekend may be too much for some people.

      As for which scuba diving certification training agency is the best, there isn’t any one recognized organization that is better than another. PADI is the most popular in the world but not necessarily better than NAUI or SSI. NAUI course are often more technical in the classroom than those offered by PADI but both will adequately train you to be a scuba diver. The more important factor would be the individual instructor and your own effort during training/studying. In fact, many scuba diving instructors have certifications from several training agencies.

       For people living in the more northern regions, there are a few possible routes to take in order to obtain certification. One can travel down south to the tropics and do the entire basic certification course down there in warm weather. However, this will take up a good portion of a vacation since reading, classroom, pool sessions and open water dives all must be done during that time period. A second option is to take the entire course including the open water dives back in home territory. This usually offers beginners the most time since courses can be spread out over a few weeks. However, the water up north is not as warm as in the tropics and the scuba diving could be seasonal. A third option is to take all the classroom and pool sessions back home and then go down south to do the open water dives in warm waters. Many people have taken this route. Your instructor back home will give you a referral letter to bring down to an instructor located down south who will oversee your open water dives. This is a good combination of taking ample time back home to practice the skills in the pool plus getting the classroom work out of the way followed by having nice warm water to dive in for the open water dives. One thing to be aware of if considering this option is to make sure that your travel to the tropics for your open water dives is not too delayed after finishing up with your pool sessions at home. If too much time has elapsed, one could easily forget the skills learned in the pool by the time a vacation comes along.

      The underwater world has so much to offer and only a small percentage of the world’s population will ever have the privilege to see it in person rather than on television. Become one of these individuals who will have the honor of exploring the oceans by getting certified in scuba diving.

By: Clint Leung

Open Water Scuba Certification

I decided to sign up for the Open Water Scuba course at the Splash Dive Shop. Cost is $350 USD and it includes all gear, books and 4dives out on the reef. Today was all academic work, I read some of the manual and watched 5 videos.

Scuba lessons

They are my (more experienced) diving boyfriend’s shop of choice. I took my classes at Underwater Sports in Bellevue, which was good enough. The certification classes are pretty standard, so as long as you have a decent instructor.

Advanced SCUBA certification

Become a better diver and improve your basic SCUBA skills with an advanced SCUBA certification from Scuba Haus!  .

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posted by admin on May 1

When you find yourself tired of the same boring life you can start wondering how to begin a more exciting job and way of life. If you enjoy scuba diving, then the question is : why not working in the diving industry. Finding a diving job is not very difficult, the key point is to know what sort of certifications do you need and how to apply for the vacancies around the world.

To become a professional diving instructor you need to complete many scuba diving courses, get a lot of experience and dive a lot. It always help if you can speak another language of have experience in other fields, like First Aid, Management, boat skills, mechanics, etc.

To become a dive professional you need to do 2 vital courses the Divemaster and the PADI IDC . The Divemaster course will give you the option of working as a guide, this is a nice job, but the salary is usually lower that the salary a scuba diving instructor makes. To become a scuba diving instructor you need to do your PADI IDC course.
One you complete these courses, you need to apply to scuba jobs around the world. Before you go straight to scuba diving jobsites, try to think carefull about your objectives and about the kind of employement conditions you want and the countries you are willing to travel.

Not all the jobs are the same and working in Australia is very different than working in Honduras or Egypt. You need to be smart and think with your head, and work towards getting the best diving certificates that will give you the highest chances of finding that ideal dive job.

My best advice is to contact people by phone first, there is nothing better than speaking to people, and once you get the proper information then send your application via Scuba Diving jobsites or directly to the dive center.

You need to remember that finding job is not impossible, but it can take time, and once you get the ideal dive job, you need to work hard to keep it. Always be aware that sooner or later you will want to go back home,so when you travel to your diving location, have a plan B. Medical insurance, work insurance and current teaching status is important to improve your chances of finding job.

Try to be patient and don’t think your new diving job will be a holiday, some days can clearly difficult, but always remember that any day diving is much better than any day at the office!

So, I know what you are thinking… where to start? Well, like any other diving jobs, start by diving a lot, talking to people and check divers jobs websites, where you can get yourself a clear idea of where are the vacancies around the world. Central America, the Red Sea, Australia and South East Asia are great places to start your dive job hunting.

So good luck and see you underwater

By: Gabriel Machuret

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