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Hello!
I will be traveling in Asia this winter and wanted to do my divemaster certification. I haven't done any diving in Asia before, but have read and heard that it does not seem to be as 'reputable' and has lower standards compared to other places (such as the Caribbean) for divemaster training, which does worry me. Anyone have recommendations for good dive operations in Asia?
I would like to do it with a dive shop that runs a solid program and has good diving with lots of variety and lots to see! (macro and micro sea life). I wouldn't mind a place that is more on the quiet side as I don't want to be caught in a tourist trap, but would like a spot that does have a few options to go out to eat or get a drink. I have been looking at a few options:
-Thailand (Ko Lanta?)
-Indonesia (Gili Air...more quiet than Gili T)
-Philippines (Malapascua - is there more than just the thresher sharks to see?)
Any help/tips would be much appreciated!
Thanks so much!
I will be traveling in Asia this winter and wanted to do my divemaster certification. I haven't done any diving in Asia before, but have read and heard that it does not seem to be as 'reputable' and has lower standards compared to other places (such as the Caribbean) for divemaster training, which does worry me. Anyone have recommendations for good dive operations in Asia?
I would like to do it with a dive shop that runs a solid program and has good diving with lots of variety and lots to see! (macro and micro sea life). I wouldn't mind a place that is more on the quiet side as I don't want to be caught in a tourist trap, but would like a spot that does have a few options to go out to eat or get a drink. I have been looking at a few options:
-Thailand (Ko Lanta?)
-Indonesia (Gili Air...more quiet than Gili T)
-Philippines (Malapascua - is there more than just the thresher sharks to see?)
Any help/tips would be much appreciated!
Thanks so much!