Where to get scuba certified in GVRD?

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Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

Buying my own mask is what my coworker (I think he has the instructor license) suggests also, and my own snorkel. Should I get the items at the shops or find them online?



Ryan, what does a 6 month rental package get you? Seems like Ocean Pro is a good choice with good reviews and a decent price with the Groupon.



Mindy, I promise to take lots of awesome vids and pics to make you more jealous

Kidding aside, the place we're planning to go is Zamami, an hour's boat ride from Naha, Okinawa. Has anyone dived there or around there?

Thank you everyone for your suggestions and advice!

It gets you everything. Mask, snorkel, weights, weight pack, bcd, regs, fins, smb, computer, compass, drysuit, hood, gloves, boots, and tank(s). Everything you need to safely dive. The only thing it does not include is undergarments.

And I too am all about helping the local dive shops. But the reality is, they have ridiculously high margins on their products because they specialize. I've purchased used and new from every dive shop in the Vancouver area. I've done my part. ;D