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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ive just started to scuba dive, wheres the best places abroad to dive

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

My daughter did the course and went every year to Egypt. However, I'd would think anywhere with water?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've heard Mauritius is really good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sharm el Sheik...

There are some fabulous reefs at 10m and 20m...

There are plenty of Padi schools...

The visibility is endless...

There are fabulous boat trips and they give you plenty of surface time between dives...

And... The worlds best decompression unit is in the bay...

The corals are spectacular and the fish are like someone let a 3 year old loose with a colouring set...;-)

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By *eminiman61Man
over a year ago

mansfield

I did the open water padi diving course in Turkey.

It was fantastic I felt like 007 3 instructors n me,there's quite alot to learn about but it's well worth it.........enjoy where ever you dive

It's crap in Turkey for fish,coral n wrecks etc

I'd try Egypt or Australia

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Marsa Alam in Egypt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ive just started to scuba dive, wheres the best places abroad to dive"

If you can afford it then the Barrier Reef in Australia takes lot of beating.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"Ive just started to scuba dive, wheres the best places abroad to dive"

In the sea or failing that in a mahoosive fish tank

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have my Padis .. i love it so do my youngers son he hopes to take up diving for him full time job ... Never dived in cold water always been over seas so i must do that one day and more night dives .

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

There's supposedly some good diving in Indonesia

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By *eminiman61Man
over a year ago

mansfield

When I was in the army my mates helped bring the Mary rose up..... That'd be great diving on wrecks instead of diving on women when I'm wrecked

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By *roovytwoCouple
over a year ago

burnley

Me and my lad did our Padi training in a disussed quarry in the UK(wet suits not dry suits)Much more pleasant when diving in warm waters and we go every time we go on holiday...doesnt matter where...there are always some good dives to be had but agree Red Sea is spectacular.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There's supposedly some good diving in Indonesia"
Madives are fab Manter Rays as big as cars going over your head ....... and its so peacefull and clear and the colors stand out ... Out of this world x xx

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk


"Ive just started to scuba dive, wheres the best places abroad to dive"

As a PADI instructor who has dived all over the world I would definately say learn in the UK. If you can dive in our conditions you can dive anywhere.

If you want some help with who to approach happy to speak to you privately

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you so much for all your suggestions

Yes I've been told if I can dive with our currents then diving anywhere will be a doddle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Sharm el Sheik...

There are some fabulous reefs at 10m and 20m...

There are plenty of Padi schools...

The visibility is endless...

There are fabulous boat trips and they give you plenty of surface time between dives...

And... The worlds best decompression unit is in the bay...

The corals are spectacular and the fish are like someone let a 3 year old loose with a colouring set...;-)"

Agree with this..Ras Mohammed is fantastic

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over a year ago

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'd weigh up what it is you want most from the training -

is it to be certified, is it within a budget, is it certified and have incredible diving at the same time?

Partly depends on your free time, as going off to Indonesia etc, will all take more time. I think Egypt's a good compromise, as it's not too much long a long haul flight, the diving/sea is incredible, and you can sometimes pick up good bargains.

All training should be equivalent worldwide, as it's one standard - but it's worth researching shools etc.

Good luck!

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

One of my bessie mates is a diving instructor. It's worth considering if you learn better taught by a man or a woman - for some people there's no difference, but for some there is.

Most dive schools arrange trips and holidays to places like sharm with live-aboards etc. These can seem expensive but are often cheaper than arranging it yourself and they will also be able to do parts of your course while there - every dive counts and adds to your skills.

Have a good look at your dive school and others in your area, make sure you are well suited.and at ease with the instructors and the other divers. You'll learn more effectively that way and diving can be hazardous. Don't risk your health or life because you don't feel comfortable asking questions!

Have fun

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By *ethany10Couple
over a year ago

falkirk

Just back from a business trip to Bali. I don't dive (unless there is a muff involved but a colleague who does says its the best diving he has ever done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Two places I (Pork) have been which I can advise are very good are the Sharm to Taba coast on the Red Sea riviera (we went to Nuweiba about four years ago and the scuba/PADI was excellent.

The other, but much more expensive option was Grand Cayman - fantastic sea-life and shallow waters for a long way off Seven Mile Beach - but a lottery win in advance is advisable!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What diving schools would people recommend? X

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield


"What diving schools would people recommend? X"

I know a good one in Sheffield! But that's.probably not much use in London...

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By *nocencioMan
over a year ago

Surrey

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By *nocencioMan
over a year ago

Surrey


"Ive just started to scuba dive, wheres the best places abroad to dive

As a PADI instructor who has dived all over the world I would definately say learn in the UK. If you can dive in our conditions you can dive anywhere.

If you want some help with who to approach happy to speak to you privately"

Completely agree with this comment. I passed my open water qualification yesterday in Wraysbury lake and the visibility was pretty poor. It’s an amazing feeling though, similar to passing your driving test, adventures await!!

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By *uri00620Woman
over a year ago

Croydon

West Coast Australia for mega fauna, not Barrier Reef. Much coal has bleached in Thailand, Seychelles (those places where it was good once upon a time).

Egypt is still great, some of best diving has been there. Mozambique and Zanzibar also good.

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By *ingleguy50Man
over a year ago

birmingham

Look up Turks and Caicos. It has some of the worlds best diving.

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