Scuba!

Is your first scuba experience going to be in the GBR?

I am not a diver but I was just curious.

I went snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef years ago. BEAUTIFUL! Such a great experience! I love the water so I wasn't worried about any type of tests. I think as long as you feel comfortable performing the requirements, you'll be ok.
Unfortunately, I didn't go diving so I'm not able to speak on that.

Oh my goodness, this sounds absolutely amazing!! Have you ever been to Australia before?

I would love to go scuba diving! I’m sure it will be such an amazing experience!!

That is so cool! What a great way to start scuba diving!

I've been scuba diving for the last 11 years and it is actually how my fiance proposed! I absolutely love the feeling of being underwater. I don't find it scary, and didn't when I first started. I think that is because I have always felt comfortable swimming/being in water and that I learned with a great instructor and had people I trusted with me.

I am PADI certified but the swim test wasn't difficult in my eyes, and the instructors want you to pass so they are there to help and give tips. The course itself is informational and important to know, as long as you pay attention you should be fine.

If you have time, I would recommend going to the swimming pool or ocean if you have one nearby and spend some time getting comfortable in the water.

Trust your instructors and have fun! If you feel nervous or scared just take it slow and be vocal so they can help.

Great way for you and your fiance (husband at that point!) to bond and have fun together.

Congrats and have fun!

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Hi! We will be doing two supervised dives as part of the training and certification before doing the dive in GBR!

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Oh awesome! We'll only have a day there so I'm really hoping the weather holds! Thanks for sharing your experience

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Thank you! This will be both of our first time in Australia, so we're pretty excited! We're hoping it's amazing!

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Thank you for sharing your experience! Our cert will be NAUI. We actually own a deep swimming pool, so I'm lucky enough to get to practice there every day!

Thanks for the advice!

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I'm sure it will be amazing!! How long will you be there for?

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We'll be gone for two weeks total! I already feel like we need the vacation haha