Need advice for refresher course in Rivera Maya

[Cateman14]

Hello: NAUI certified but unfortunately haven't dived in 4 years. Staying at Iberostar Paraiso Beach Hotel. Hotel diving company is Dressel. Any experience with this group at this location? Obviously, I need a refresher--I'm rather timid--so need a very patient instructor. Other recommendations??? Thanks/ Cate

 

[oly5050user]

why not do refresher at home before trip? where are you located?

 

[DivemasterDennis]

I agree with oly5050user. The time for a not ruched refresher is before the trip. However, if you want to wait for sun and sea to do it, Dressel is a large company with several Riveria Maya locations and for that matter several more throughout the Caribbean. They are primarily PADI, but that's ok even if your initial certification was NAUI. I am sure they will have a good instructor for you, and for the premium you are likely to pay at a swanky resort like Iberostar, I am sure you will get competent instruction and personal accommodation.
DivemasterDennis

 

[water goose]

I was there at christmas Instructors were very patient and helpful and there refresher course in the pool was nice besides the fact that theyre pools are unheated

 

[orm]

I know the staff there- they're all very good.
Dressell is very strict on standards... more so than most of the other ops in that area.

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sorry, just noticed how old this post is