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diablaxmachina

Advice

Nov 15, 2010 08:10

Ok. I have 3 days on Ko Chang in Thailand, a small-ish island with not a lot to do but relax and explore. Should i try to cram in my PADI open water certification course, and see if I can shorten it in any way through online prep and/or using my previous dives, for about $500 USD? Or should I relax, do maybe ONE discovery dive with an instructor ( Read more... )

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the_megstress November 14 2010, 23:37:16 UTC

Hm. I'm all for chilling. When I was in Thailand (Phuket and Krabi), I could have gotten certified, but I didn't want to waste a day in a pool. Instead, I went on a snorkeling day trip, and around Krabi, a jungle and temple tour - and had a blast.

diablaxmachina November 15 2010, 09:57:02 UTC

I've got temple tours and other tourism on other days, in and around Bangkok...but Ko Chang is a little isolated. Plus I'll have a lot of chill time when I get home until I find a job! But I'm inclined to agree with you.

inahandbasket November 15 2010, 01:02:42 UTC

as a certified diver... I'd say do the one dive.
You might get 3 dives in on the three days, but frankly I don't think it's terribly worth it.
Do one good dive and save the cash for another day.

diablaxmachina November 15 2010, 09:58:06 UTC

Thanks Ry! If it were really cheap, I might have been inclined to try...but the rates aren't great, and I'd probably see more of the pool than the ocean, wouldn't I?