merrelland
New
Hello all,
Planning a trip December 10-17. Flying to Key West. Bus to Key Largo. First 3 days (11,12,13) open water cert (includes 6 dives). I then am looking at 3 days extra diving. Will do PADI online. Have Dr. release done.
I think I have some good leads (from PADI site) but if anyone can steer me towards must see/do I'd appreciate it. After getting open water certified, if I'm as comfortable as I think I'll be, I'd like to get some experience with deeper dives. I saw an unlimited dive package 2 trips per day that looks good but wonder about wave limitations in December. Or, should I sign up for a punch card type of deal?
Also, easy to stay put in Key Largo, but was considering additional location(s) somewhere between key Largo and Key West if worthwhile for a newb. I do plan to go back to Keys again but never sure. My bucket list item is to eventually do some deeper diving in Belize and I also love photography. Training and experience.
Also, all equipment provided for the PADI cousrse is included I've looked at, but most of the other dives require fins, mask, snorkle. I have some snorkle gear that is old but planning to purchase at least new mask and snorkle and use old stuff as back-up. Thought it would be best to buy in Key Largo where I can be sure of fit but would like to save money on good gear if possible.
Any and all suggestions advise for a newb would be appreciated. Sorry for all the questions, I'll be looking around the site the next few days.
Planning a trip December 10-17. Flying to Key West. Bus to Key Largo. First 3 days (11,12,13) open water cert (includes 6 dives). I then am looking at 3 days extra diving. Will do PADI online. Have Dr. release done.
I think I have some good leads (from PADI site) but if anyone can steer me towards must see/do I'd appreciate it. After getting open water certified, if I'm as comfortable as I think I'll be, I'd like to get some experience with deeper dives. I saw an unlimited dive package 2 trips per day that looks good but wonder about wave limitations in December. Or, should I sign up for a punch card type of deal?
Also, easy to stay put in Key Largo, but was considering additional location(s) somewhere between key Largo and Key West if worthwhile for a newb. I do plan to go back to Keys again but never sure. My bucket list item is to eventually do some deeper diving in Belize and I also love photography. Training and experience.
Also, all equipment provided for the PADI cousrse is included I've looked at, but most of the other dives require fins, mask, snorkle. I have some snorkle gear that is old but planning to purchase at least new mask and snorkle and use old stuff as back-up. Thought it would be best to buy in Key Largo where I can be sure of fit but would like to save money on good gear if possible.
Any and all suggestions advise for a newb would be appreciated. Sorry for all the questions, I'll be looking around the site the next few days.
