no laughing matter when u actually DIE from CNS

Hey, I just took my PADI licence at Semporna. Its very budget and affordable, probably you can check out my dive operator at ww.scuba-junkie.com . The staff there are good and friendly too.

Cheers,
Jasmine

How much they charge you for beginner..?

In Terengganu only RM1500 per person ..PADI 4 Day 3 Night ( Accommodation + Food + Course )

used to be around rm9xx for scuba diver license. 3d2n in sipadan. back then, we're allowed to stay in the island.
rm15xx for advance scuba diver license. 4d3n.

instead of going for the rescue diver license, i am planning to sit for a pro diver license next year. someone from bubu resorts in kl quoted me a complete package to redang / perhentian for rm3xxx.

what do you guys think? worth it?

I can't swim. Do I need to know how to swim to enjoy diving?

swimming is basic knowledge .If you don't know how to swim and then how come you want to diving.

Attend the swimming class then snorkeling...after that take license PADI.

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Added on October 16, 2008, 6:47 pmIf i not mistaken for DM they charge RM2500..Bubu located at Long Beach..there are many divers.

This post has been edited by Samurai: Oct 16 2008, 06:47 PM

you need to have the rescue diver certification before you got for a professional qualification. e.g. Divemaster/Dive Leader
this is regardless of agency.

HK? 3XX?

Damn. Last Time I Bought Free Ticket, 6XX

i'm getting a beginner license for my first dive
any recommendation for diving monsoon season, December?

prefer a budget one like Redang/Tioman but they will be closed

Langkawi should be the place for take the PADI Course..right now.

Happy Diving!!

anybody interested to try scuba diving. I m conducting pool session for PADI discover scuba diving. This session is for trying out scuba diving in a confined environment, and for those ppl who are not so sure abt taking up the scuba course.

PM me for more info.

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Added on January 7, 2009, 5:06 pmbtw there are some enquiries about discover scuba diving. i am PADI Divemaster (#496293) and passionate abt diving. i am only conducting DSD in pool bcos of interests only. just posted a service noticeboard, so if u r interested, check out this post.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=899517

This post has been edited by blueray: Jan 7 2009, 05:06 PM

no u dun need to learn swimming.. just need to know how to float..
took my diving course at perhentian 2 years ago and my advance at redang last year..
perhentian is a nice place for learning.. price quite reasonable as well.. has many nice dive sites..
redang also not bad.. but more tourist there lor..
dun ever go for diving around end feb or early march.. cant see anything and sit boat also vomit like hell..

heyy,

mind if i butt in?

me and a couple of friends are planning to sign up for the open water course in august this year.. at perhentian kecil island.

not sure whether there are any such packages, but would love to know if you guys have any contacts / info etc.

btw, what do we wear while underwater? does the package price is inclusive of the suit?

Yes..at Perhentian Kecil,some resorts have PADI Open water course..the rates around RM1400- RM1500 per person...include accommodation + Meals + Dive Course .

Some package include suit for underwater..

@Samurai,

hey thankss.. that should be within our budget.

if inclusive everything.. worth it la tu..

yea there are such packages.. when i took my open water course i also took a package with the divemaster..
u will be wearing the rented wetsuit.. mostly it will be a shortie aka. short sleeves and above knee length.. and normally all the gears and everything are included in the package..

samurai, rm1500 for what type of course? open water diving?
can advice the location of shop offering this package?

PADI Open Water Course ..yes its open water diving.

1. Wisana Redang Resort

2. Redang Kalong Resort

Hi,

I have heard some ppl mentioned that when you are taking the course at the island resorts...you don't have much time to relax the 3d2n holiday. All you do is prep for the dive course.

Can one take the course at a confined/controlled area (ie pool) before heading to open sea for the actual dive?

who needs 2nd hand diving gears can pm me. have a few sets.