So you’re in Cebu, the Queen City of the South, and have decided to try diving. Well, that’s awesome! Hundreds of tourists, both local and foreign, have gone here to do just that. But do you know it takes more than your curiosity, excitement, and interest in Cebu diving to make it really work out for you?

You have to evaluate a lot of factors, and one of these is your diving instructor. How do you choose one? Should you even make a choice or allow the dive shop to do it for you? Get the answers right here:

Experience Is the Best Teacher

Cliché, but it’s true, particularly when it comes to diving in Cebu. While the waters in Asia, in general, are teeming with life, Cebu’s is still different from that of Phuket in Thailand. The terrain, conditions of the water, marine life, etc., are not the same.

Why does this matter, though? If you want to how to dive in Cebu, then you need an instructor who knows and understands its waters. Nevertheless, knowledge isn’t enough. You should look for someone with experience.

Experience is built over time, and this simply means your diving instructor has already gone through numerous diving-related challenges and has beaten every one of them. They also know how to work with beginners or even those who are worried to go diving in the first place.

How many years should you consider? It really depends. At the very least, find someone who meets the required number of hours by the diving agency or shop. Keep in mind, though, that years isn’t the sole measure of experience. If you can train with an ex-Navy, then you can just imagine the kind of technique you can get from this person.

Work with the Dive Shop

Some students do prefer being taught by an independent or freelance instructor when diving in Cebu. Although it is your prerogative, there are multiple reasons why working with a dive shop is a much better choice:

Shops have requirements every diving instructor has to meet. These may include number of training hours, years of experience, skill set, credibility, rapport with students, etc.

Some shops invest a good amount of money for divers’ training or certification, as well as equipment.

You will feel better protected. If something goes wrong with your relationship with the diving instructor, you have someone to run to.

You have access to several diving instructors with different trainings, courses, or skills to offer.

It’s normal for dive shops to assign a diving instructor to you, but know you’re always free to make your own choice. This may come with a price due to a special arrangement, but it’s not the price that matters but the value you get in the end.

When it comes to choosing a diving instructor in Cebu, always remember this: go beyond the will to teach. In the end, your choice can spell a huge difference between getting a certification and, most of all, keeping yourself safe and secure when you’re diving in Cebu where the waters may be completely unfamiliar to you.

For the most reliable, trained, experience, and professional diving instructors, please call Dive Spot Asia at +63 9293 04 08 24 or e-mail us at info@divespot-asia.com. We’re here to answer all your inquiries and help you book the right instructor.