I did my theory in the UK and practical dives in Malta and didn’t have a problem.Yes the $183 is just theory. Just seems like it is way more than the book. If a skip elearning it is $145 less by my math.
The last time I tried to do my advanced they said I could do either. But when I got there they were not happy that I was not done and ready to dive. So I wanted to check.
It would be nice to just be done with it and spend more time doing other things since I am on an island!
I emailed them in advance and asked for a quote letting them know that I’d do the theory somewhere else.
I am surprised that a shop would not honour their word and cause you issues as you could post bad reviews.
Out of curiosity, how did they tell you that they were not happy you transferring ?