QUOTE(Sham903n @ Jul 12 2016, 08:49 AM)
A friend offred me ik1f I can get 7 people group, mine will be free... haha. Im in day 2 owd today, 1 on 1. Cost about 1k at the backyard of my hometown. Thinking of doing advance tomorrow if possible, since Im still on leave till next monday. You get what you pay, but most importantly your license.. fun can come later.. first experience just too much to handle for some..
I would like to point out that first experience if very important. A lot of ppl who did not have a good first experience will most likely not continue diving after that.
Also, the basics of scuba diving is very important. We need a good mentor to teach us properly. Not one that cin cai let you pass or don't correct you when needed to, especially in bigger group. 1 instructor to a 2-3 students is still okay. Anything more than that, I wouldn't really recommend.
QUOTE(air_mood @ Jul 12 2016, 10:48 AM)
Yeah I did read about MIDE this month end. Was thinking of trying to get the Open Water Diver this year if I can because am thinking of going for a Lombok-Komodo sailing trip next year and trying to squeeze in some dives there if possible.
Yes go check out MIDE for good deals and see what the dive centers can work out for you. East coast islands is the best place to learn, nearest to KL but take note of the monsoon seasons. It's already middle of the year now. MIDE packages usually last a year from the time you get it.
And please please don't go to komodo if you are a newbie.