What are the types of dive certifications?
The most common scuba diving certification for recreational divers is the open water diver. Once you finish this course and pass the tests and dives, you are good to go. We did our scuba diving certification in Manhattan, New York. I know it’s not the first place you think about when you think of scuba diving. We did the book and pool part of the course in NYC and the open water portion of the course in Antigua. So you really can get certified anywhere. If you don’t know where to go to get certified, most dive shops offer certification courses. University and community colleges may also offer training. You can also check the yellow pages and online for listing of dive operators. Most dive shops in the Caribbean also offer certification courses. Just be aware that you will be spending a large portion of your vacation training. The Caribbean also offers some opportunities for cheap scuba diving certification. But pay attention to quality. You don’t want to skimp here. Once you are diving
