where can i take a scuba diving course in bournemouth and how much would it be.?

Answer 1

Aquatica Scuba Diving
12 Shirley Rd, Bournemouth, BH9 1SL
01202 518999 -

Tal Scuba
8 St. Catherines Parade, Christchurch, BH23 2LQ
01202 473030

Answer 2

I don't know Bournemouth but a bit of internet research should get you quick results. You'll probably want to consider either doing a PADI course (see www.padi.com) or a BSAC one. PADI are quick but be careful they'll tell you you're certified about five minutes after you've just got in the water - fine as long as you don't believe them and dive well within your limits and with much more experienced divers for a long time afterwards. BSAC tends to be via local dive clubs - try looking at the club listings in Dive magazine or similar in the WHSmiths. BSAC certification takes far longer but is much more thorough and if you've got the time a better investment in your long term health. I've heard a good compromise is to do your core training via BSAC so you're very solid and really know your stuff, but then later get a PADI ticket which you don't have to renew so often and is probably more widely recognised worldwide, and also you don't have to keep up with BSAC subs in order to stay certified. Get out there, its great! But I have to agree that its even better when its hot - try the Red Sea if you've got the money.

Answer 3

Try the Bahamas. Its much much warmer, you can see 10 times the distance and there is far more aquatic life to see.

I'm a fair weather diver I'm afraid.

Seriously though, there will be plenty of diving schools in the area (get a recommendation if you can). Most will be reputable and you should be able to qualify for £200 - £500 depending on how long you want to take. An intense course will get you your Padi qualification in two to three days. (If Padi is the way you want to go - but it is recognised most places around the world)

Have fun, it opens up a whole new world.

Addition:
I would add that although it is possible to qualify in a short period of time, i would not personally recommend this. Diving is a risky sport where lives have been lost (and will be lost again). The more supervised diving that you do, the safer you will be in the water. Not only for yourself, but for your buddy also.