Is CCR the right route for me?

[broncobowsher]

Not every rebreather dive has to be a long deep technical dive. You can enjoy it recreationally. Not the cheapest way to dive, but there are other factors that can make it a good way to dive. I've done recreational dives and the warm moist air is nice at shallows as well as deep. And you get to see a lot more wildlife. You don't realize how noisy those bubble blowers are until you spend some time on a rebreather around them, or bail out.

 

[grantmac]

I'm at a similar experience level to the OP, only considering CCR in a few years because I plan on another few hundred dives at home in that timeframe. I'll have all the gas logistics at home before making that leap (booster etc).
Don't think I'd consider any deco/tech diving with that little opportunity.

 

[Tracy]

However, logistics for flying with a rebreather is more challenging. Need a much larger baggage allowance for all that kit and still need to rent cylinders and gas at the destination.

Yep, I am doing a week diving the Gunilda this summer. Doable on OC, but holy crap it would be expensive and a pain in the ass. Dives like that are just more enjoyable on a machine. I don't mind traveling with a rebreather, I just bring one that travels well. I don't pack a backmount unit for a plane ride. I kick the choptima under the seat in front of me and go.