Hit or miss. If you pick the classes option for certification expect to be rushed, pushed through and your equipment to be adequate. The first experience I had was horrible. I paid more the second time (read the fine print if you miss a scheduled dive for any reason you are liable for the fees for the next one) and had a private session with a master who actually knew what he was doing and took the time to properly
adjust my equipment . I have since been diving with other instructors internationally and now confidently I can say that the teachers at this location are intermediate level, and you probably get what you pay for . Management is only nice at the onset when taking your money, equipment isn't sized properly to fit and the objects in store are overpriced. Be aware that the dives are with another company and the boat is owned by them, also they have a weird and uncomfortable policy that you have to exit the boat with gear and fins on by stepping into the water and climbing up a ladder to return, which is exhausting and impractical for smaller people. Also be aware that they discourage asking for wetsuits even when you may need one. I can't recommend them to first time divers and would have quit if I could have finished the certification with another company. I felt like the whole process is a push to get people through and they really don't have concerns for safety and health. I had strep throat after the first dive and major sinus irritation which was probably a combination of stress and work, but the water leaking in the regulator and oversized bcd with tank that hit me in the back of the head didn't help either. Overa, they are not the best choice for price or convenience of certification, but I cannot comment on their other options. read more