Hello.

[KennethHawkins]

New to diving. Looking forward to the wealth of knowledge there is here.

 

[drrich2]

Hello and welcome! I did a quick search on your location, Tejas, but looks like there are a number of places that could be, so I don't know what your local diving options are. Share what your dive interests are and someone may be able to share some useful info.

 

[KennethHawkins]

Hello,

I live in the DFW area of Texas

 

[drrich2]

Unless you like diving freshwater, you'll either be flying (what I do) or taking some extended road trips. Whenever you're ready in your dive progression, you may want to take a look at the Fling live-aboard. From what I'm told they often cancel due to conditions, it's not guided diving, and it can run deep...and that is over 4 1/2 hours drive per some quick Google Maps checking...but it might work out well for you.

Here's an old free-access 2014 Undercurrent trip report on it. I've never been...too much uncertainty for a trip that far away from me.

In the meantime, a popular Caribbean destination that's pretty easy on the budget is Cozumel.

Tres Pelicanos & Casa Mexicana, Cozumel Sept. 2018 Report - Tres Pelicanos/Casa Mexican Trip Report Sept. 2018
My Research Notes from Planning Cozumel Trip - My Research Notes from Planning Cozumel Trip

There are lots of other options, and you may be looking at trips offered through your local dive center.

Richard.

 

[KennethHawkins]

Thank you very much for the help!

 

[Just Don]

New to diving. Looking forward to the wealth of knowledge there is here.

Hi. I have very little to share in terms of "wealth of knowledge," as I am also new to diving. (I was certified in April at a LDS here in DFW.)

However, although I don't have much expertise to share, I'm usually up for a dive if you're looking for dive buddy to get out in the water locally and dive at The Scuba Ranch in Terrell. Feel free to message me!

 

[Tripp]

Howdy and Welcome to SB from San Antonio!!! Dive right in the water's fine!!