Have
you never dived before? Would you like to try it?
You can safely do a dive
without taking a full dive course. This is called "Introductory Diving", sometimes
"Discover Scuba Diving" or "Resort Diving". It all means the same and is a common
practice worldwide to give people the chance to dive for once in their life without
taking a full course. But be warned: many people do get hooked and complete a
full certification course later on! How will this be done?
First,
a dive instructor will explain to you just what is necessary to know for your
first dive. This does not take very long. You will learn all that is needed in
order to make a safe dive which is closely supervised by your instructor. Before
you go under water you receive a 30 to 50 minutes briefing from your instructor.
Your
instructor will be with you at all times under water. At the beginning of the
dive you will practice a few skills with the instructor, which usually takes just
5 minutes or so. Then you can just enjoy the great feeling of weightlessness for
the first time, while the instructor shows you the amazing reef & marine life.
The dives are conducted in a maximum depth of 12 metres (40 feet). Your dive might
last approximately 20 or 30 minutes. If would you like to, you can take another
dive with your instructor on the same day!
Please Note: This course
is not a qualification course for Scuba diving. It is just an experience programme
to get the chance to do a scuba dive, without the usaully required qualifications.
If you repeat an intro dive in the future, a dive instructor must dive with you
at all times.
Requirements
No experience needed but must be able
to swim.
Medical Requirements
In Australia, fill out a medical
statement. If you have no medical conditions, which are contradictory to scuba
diving, then no medical examination by a doctor is needed. more
details on dive medicals
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