| Once you see those crystal clear waters of Fiji, you | | | | Guide Or No Guide? |
| won't be able to wait to get under the water and | | | | If you're new to scuba diving, then you probably want |
| explore. You'll see sea life close up, like you've never | | | | to take a guide with you on your trip. A guide will show |
| seen before. If you're not an experienced scuba diver, | | | | you the best areas to dive, and help keep you safe, if |
| it might be a good idea to take some classes and get | | | | you're new to the scuba diving game. |
| certified before you go. | | | | If you're an expert and you feel as though you don't |
| You can choose to go with a guide or you can go it | | | | need a guide, you should be able to find an area to go |
| alone if you have some experience. One thing in | | | | on your own. |
| certain, you be at a lose for words once you've | | | | Be aware that new countries and tropical |
| experienced the warm waters and great views of the | | | | environments have different risks. Many things can |
| Fiji scuba diving reefs. | | | | happen once you're under the water and it's better to |
| Are You A beginner or experienced? | | | | be safe than sorry. So take a guide unless you're very |
| Before your trip, you need to get qualified. If you're | | | | sure and understand the risks. |
| already certified then you just need to book your trip | | | | Scuba diving in Fiji is a lot of fun, what makes it even |
| and go. | | | | better is the warm friendly people of the islands. They |
| Certification is important for safety. You're going to be | | | | have a very laid back approach to time and everything |
| in a strange area and second, you're going to need | | | | runs on "Fiji Time" which is slower than normal and |
| how to use all the equipment. | | | | always at least 10 minutes late! These fantastic people |
| It's important to get formal qualification before your get | | | | make a lot of the islands income from tourism and |
| into the water. This is mainly because when you have | | | | understand that the islands rely on this. It is a great |
| done some formal training, you will know what to do in | | | | place to dive with many diving areas. |
| the case of an emergency. | | | | |