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There are a lot of great hobbies out there that are just hard to get into simply because of cost. For example, surfing is probably one of the most fun water activities. However, you’ll need to travel to a beach where there are decent waves, rent a surfboard, hire an instructor, and repeat this for several months until you can surf on your own. By that time, you’d have to purchase your own surfboard.
The same argument can be said about scuba diving. From getting your PADI license to completing your gear, it all costs so much. If you want to get into scuba diving but don’t want to empty your bank account, here are some helpful tips on saving money when scuba diving.
Live-aboard trips can save you a lot of money in terms of accommodations. You’ll spend more time in the water and be able to reach several dive destinations in one trip. Just make sure you’re fine sleeping on a boat.
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Shore diving can also save you a lot of money as you don’t require a boat for the trip. All you need is a car and a good spot to start. This is best if you’re diving with another person as going solo can be risky.
Lastly, go to Southeast Asia if you want more cost effective dives. Prices here are cheap and the locations are amazing.
Tup Ingram, M.D. attended Yale University and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Mathematics and Physics. He is also a reconstructive and plastic surgeon, focusing his practice on reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. For more insightful reads on scuba diving, visit this blog.
