Planning a trip to Bali

Zoaelite · #1 12-26-2009, 04:38 PM

Cold water diving isn't to bad, it's actually a nice change in pace. Head down to Waterton National Park if you want to try it out, there is an amazing wreck there and the waterfall has some sweet currents that throw you around.

Back on topic, Myka do you guys plan on flying there direct or are you planning on a few stops?
Levi

Myka · #2 12-26-2009, 05:03 PM

Thanks for the links Van-rookie!! I have heard North Sulawesi come up many times as a must see for diving.

Well, I have looked into PADI both here and in Bali. It seems like there are several reliable places to go in Bali, and the certification is only about $300, where here it is about $1200. we plan to be in Bali for a month, so taking the 4 days of certification shouldn't be an issue.

Zoaelite · #3 12-26-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Thanks for the links Van-rookie!! I have heard North Sulawesi come up many times as a must see for diving.

Well, I have looked into PADI both here and in Bali. It seems like there are several reliable places to go in Bali, and the certification is only about $300, where here it is about $1200. we plan to be in Bali for a month, so taking the 4 days of certification shouldn't be an issue.

$1200!!! Who on earth quoted you that?

PoonTang · #4 12-26-2009, 06:22 PM

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$1200!!! Who on earth quoted you that?

Ya really!!! I was just quoted $350 for everything. Classes/equiptment/ texts/ 5 openwater dives.

Johnny Reefer · #5 12-27-2009, 01:27 AM

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Ya really!!! I was just quoted $350 for everything. Classes/equiptment/ texts/ 5 openwater dives.

Ya really x2. But at the other extreme...where did you get the $350 quote? I was looking at $500 here in Vic.

Cheers,

Myka · #6 12-29-2009, 03:39 PM

It was $250-350 per dive, and you need 4 dives to get the certificate. Maybe I read it wrong. I know my cousin took the course a few years back and it was $1200. It was all done in a large swimming pool, and not outside. If I can do it locally in Saskatoon for cheap like that I will, but I dunno about diving in the river at -30!

Skimmerking · #7 12-29-2009, 03:46 PM

hey Mindy My close friend has a dive bussiness here in manitoba in Brandon he is a instructor. I try to get ahold of him for you ok .

whatcaneyedo · #8 12-30-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

Ya really x2. But at the other extreme...where did you get the $350 quote? I was looking at $500 here in Vic.

Cheers,

Ogden Point in Vic is offering Open Water for $400 right now http://www.divevictoria.com/

I got mine for $300 in Prince George by Blue H2O Sports. Considering how bad I was at maintaining my buoyancy, how fast I went through my air and how clumsy I was starting out I'd definitely recommend getting your certification before going so that you can spend more of your vacation vacationing rather than schooling.

Johnny Reefer · #9 12-30-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

Ogden Point in Vic is offering Open Water for $400 right now http://www.divevictoria.com/

I got mine for $300 in Prince George by Blue H2O Sports. Considering how bad I was at maintaining my buoyancy, how fast I went through my air and how clumsy I was starting out I'd definitely recommend getting your certification before going so that you can spend more of your vacation vacationing rather than schooling.

Thanx for that. That's 100 clams cheaper than "the other guys" in town.

Cheers,