Sue Sue
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I added 2 cents worth of information earlier, but did not actually answer the question presented. " Is it worth getting AOW before going to Cozumel". My answer is Yes. Learning new skills and reviewing old skills is always a good thing. However having the certification will not necessarily enable you to go to better dive sites. There are so many Cozumel dive site options that AOW certification is not required. In fact, AOW may not technically be a requirement for deeper or advanced dive sites at all. Regardless, I found with 50 - 100 dives under my belt I was able to focus more on the "why's" of diving, rather than just the "how's" as I did for BOW. AOW revisited many BOW diving skills and experience I had acquired. It was good to review it all with an instructor, plus learn new ways to improve my diving. Therefore, the answer is Yes, AOW would be good to have prior, or perhaps during a trip to Cozumel. In my experience it was so wonderful to take the class in Cozumel from a fantastic instructor who I new well and in an environment that I am comfortable being in. Enjoy your class !