First, verify the certification and experience level of the dive operation – are they PADI, NAUI, SSI or Nitrox, certified?
• Verify the certification and experience of the divemaster leading your trip. Your safety may depend upon the guidance and decisions made by the divemaster. • Consider the number of divers in your group and how many divers you want to have around when you travel on the boat and dive in the water. Determine the type of safety equipment on the boat. • The operator should give you personal attention. The divemaster and boat crews usually reflect the attitude of the owner or manager of the dive operation. Determine how they treat divers and their reputation. • Once you have answered the above questions to your satisfaction, consider the price.
