DiveBen
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Okay, so my son and I are interested in getting our AOW cert this year (currently we are both OW certified). We plan a couple of trips to the FL keys (we live in Orlando) this summer, and want to ensure that we can do at least one external wreck dive. I hear that some boat operators won't even let you on the boat for an approx 80'-100' dive, without an AOW cert. Fair enough, and therefore our interest in the AOW certification.
My question is associated with costs. In looking around the internet, and making a couple of LDS calls, I find ranges from $139 to $350 per person , among the LDS's. Unfortunately for me, the LDS I would prefer, primarily because it is where my son was certified, and so, we are at least familiar with them, is the $350 place. I saw their price on the internet, and have not spoken to them yet about this. Since this will be "times two" for my son and I (BTW he is 16, so he has no $$$), I need to really key in on the costs. However, and without question, quality instruction is of course also critical for me.
All that being said, I would appreciate some thoughts concerning what should be considered reasonable cost per person, for good quality AOW instruction/certification, in the Central Florida region.
My question is associated with costs. In looking around the internet, and making a couple of LDS calls, I find ranges from $139 to $350 per person , among the LDS's. Unfortunately for me, the LDS I would prefer, primarily because it is where my son was certified, and so, we are at least familiar with them, is the $350 place. I saw their price on the internet, and have not spoken to them yet about this. Since this will be "times two" for my son and I (BTW he is 16, so he has no $$$), I need to really key in on the costs. However, and without question, quality instruction is of course also critical for me.
All that being said, I would appreciate some thoughts concerning what should be considered reasonable cost per person, for good quality AOW instruction/certification, in the Central Florida region.