Price for above is weekdays. Weekend 249.
Price all inclusive of fees and gear rental.
Personal Transport to dive sites at your expense
One of the cheapest open water courses I’ve seen yet.
While the agency itself is relatively unknown as compared to Padi/SSI etc, it is ISO compliant and is an equivalent.
For those who prefer well known brands can do this and then do your AOW with Padi/SSI when you go to Bali or other vacation spots effectively bringing down the total cost certifications.
I actually did my padi with these guys back in 2011. They are a pretty large company. I'm still skeptical though.
Good deal if it's legit, normally around $500 for OW ticket. Best diving in SEA is Philippines and Indo.
BEWARE: Your dive certification may not be accepted outside of ProDive, and almost certainly will not be accepted outside of Australia (even though they will try to convince you that it's by 'International Standards'), as this was a license developed by ProDive.
While you may have the diving skills after the course, ultimately it's up to the dive operator to decide whether they'd accept the license.
I did this course with pro dive over 12 months ago, about paid near 300. Thought it was cheap because I did it mid week and winter or early spring. I've since dived internationally in Fiji no problems. Probably cheaper because at least half a dozen in my group failed the swim test which is the first thing that happens.
I would recommend doing it, I enjoy it so much. I find scuba very relaxing. I never thought I needed it being a life long stong swimmer even said on my honeymoon I'll just free dive I don't need to waste to money on equipment and a licence. Got it for subsequent holidays with family and glad I did.
I did this course a few years ago at the Manly branch for about the same price. It was marketed as a winter special at the time. I've used the certification many times since, including in Christmas Island and Samoa, and nobody bat an eyelid.
Same price in Manly, and I reckon the beach is better there…
Did this a couple of years back for $199, great price then, fantastic price now!
They'll try to upsell you with 'discounted' advanced courses, some of which include scuba gear. Worth investigating prices of extra courses and gear before you do this Beginner Course so you can compare when they offer you these on the day.
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Oh wow now that's an amazing price , cant help but wonder where is the catch