Posted by Ken Kurtis on December 09, 2004 at 16:27:01:
In Reply to: Re: LA area dive classes posted by ptf on December 09, 2004 at 11:04:51:
"Plan on plunking down about 150 to 250 for the snorkeling gear. Another 500 to 700 for the certification."
I think that's low.
Masks run $60-100, snorkels around $35, booties $60-120, fins $75-195. So you're looking $230-450 perhaps as a more realistic figure.
As for the instructor fees, for a single person a lot of instructors are charging more in the $750-1000 range, and that frequently does NOT include pool charges (if any), boat fees, or books. It should include instruction, pool gear rental, perhaps ocean gear rental, certification card.
Ken Kurtis
NAUI INstr. #5936
Co-owner, Reef Seekers Dive Co.
Beverly Hills, CA