It’s February! Do you know what it means? It’s Valentine’s Day! Yes, sounds cheesy, but it’s one of the popular “holidays” all over the world. You cannot imagine the billions of dollars retailers, from shopping malls to restaurants, will earn for a single day.

Do you have plans? Standard replies include candlelit dinners at home or in a fancy high-end café. Others may enjoy a night in a five-star hotel or go out with single girlfriends or boyfriends. Here’s my suggestion: why don’t you take a holiday? Better yet, experience buddy diving in Cebu.

What’s Buddy Diving?

Many inexperienced or new divers think they have to dive by themselves. This may be one of the reasons why a lot are frightened to engage in the activity. The truth is far from that. During your first few dives, you will be paired with an instructor who will oversee your progress and, knock on wood, save you in times of emergencies.

This, my friend, is buddy diving (although I sometimes call it tandem diving).

I know some divers who prefer to be by their lonesome once they already have the right certifications, but for lovers and families, I always recommend buddy diving for the following reasons:

You’ll feel more comfortable.

Let’s face it, no matter how majestic the waters of Cebu are, once you are already in the deep, it can get pretty scary. After all, this is an entirely new environment for you! So wouldn’t it be nicer if there’s someone you know by heart with you?

The experience becomes even more memorable.

Study after study has shown that the most successful relationships are anchored on many important attributes, including common interests. This doesn’t have to mean you should have the same passion for everything. However, having the same hobby—say, diving in Cebu—will make your experience more meaningful.

This is because there’s another person who appreciates your passion and is willing to support you. Moreover, it will be fun to reminisce your experiences since someone can relate to your story!

Both of you will be stress-free.

Overworked? Stress doesn’t just affect your body. It also changes your mood: it’s easy to become irritable and angry even for no reason. Cebu diving, on the other hand, is one of the best excuses you can ever have to relax, enjoy, and rid yourselves of the burnout. By the time your holiday’s over, you’ll be more forgiving, loving, and patient.

There’s no strict rule when it comes to buddy diving. However, experts say it is best when one of you is already experienced and trained especially in emergencies. But even if both of you are new to the activity, don’t worry. We are here to help. If you need more information, please call us at +63 929 280 8266. We also have some affordable diving packages to complete your experience and make diving in Cebu, even more, fun and relaxing.