When properly trained divers follow procedures—like equipment checks, buddy protocols, and safety stops—scuba diving is very safe. Most risks are avoidable with good training and awareness .

Certification (e.g., PADI Open Water) involves: Knowledge development (online or classroom) Confined-water skills in a pool 4 open-water dives at local or destination sites You can complete it in about 2–3 days or spread over several weekends

Scuba diving allows you to breathe underwater using a Self‑Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, letting you explore reefs, shipwrecks, and marine life with ease and intimacy

Minimum age is usually 10 years old. No upper limit if you're reasonably healthy and comfortable in water. You’ll complete a medical form; some conditions may require doctor clearance

No, recreational certifications don’t expire. However, if you haven’t dived in a while, some shops recommend a refresher course or buddy check before booking dives .

You’ll need your own: mask, fins, snorkel, and optionally boots. We include in most courses complete rental gear (regulators, BCD, tank, wetsuit) while you train. The shop can help you choose comfortable personal gear when we meet at a local dive shop for the rental equipment you will have time to choose and buy .

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