Hi everyone. We went at the end of September 04. For those who have never experienced scuba diving or snorkelling its hard to know what to expect. However, both my teenage daughters showed a keeness to have this experience. I went as a spectator - not scared just not medically allowed. We took a friends daughter with us as well. Off we went all excited, bit nervous (except the youngest - who swims like a fish!) but feeling confident. Registered with Eurodivers - thourough questionaire and children require parental consent. Tuiton on dry land very informative and useful preparation for the main event. Us girls were excused from carrying all the diving equipment and didn't know why until they brought the boat round and discovered the "walk" to the boat included wading upto our armpits carrying our own gear. We were prepared with towels, lotion, water, food and tissues - because we asked what we would need - simple common sense questions, but thats what mothers do!! Access to the boat is up a slippery metal stepped "ladder" which can be considered awkward. Sadly, one of my party did slip (my friends daughter), injured her leg and lost the desire to try dive as it required using this method of climbing out again. Next came the first tests for the try divers to effect the dry land tuition - with further tuition and encouragement in the shallow water by the shoreline. Both my daughters were suceesful and would be allowed to dive. Well all on board - this included persons undertaking the courses offered, experienced divers looking for experience to furhter their own qualifications and us - the new ones. Of the boat sped. Beautiful day, sun, sea breeze rushing through your hair. Enjoying the views of the land as it disappeared in the distance. Frothing crests of waves lapped the back end of the boat. Sea spray cooling the skin. From my point of view, I would be perfectly happy doing this all day. On first location, all other divers go first and we played the waiting game - but taking in the rays as we did so and watching the trail of bubbles of the divers. Eventually, my girls took their turn - got lovely pictures to prove it. Part of the tuition includes knowing how to equalise ear pressure like on a plane flight. Sometimes you are successful and other times you are not. Neither of my girls were able to equalise and experienced ear discomfort, so the tutor took them shallow divin so they did have a good experience. In fact, so much so, it is now going to cost me an arm and leg to pay for full courses to enable my girls to dive more efficiently on our next holiday!! My sincere thanks to the tutors for their help and support and for making my childrens experience so enjoyable - I simply enjoyed the ride out.

Hia, im the daughter of Yvonne below, we went two weeks ago and it was fab, I loved it so did my older sister, I was the youngest on the boat ,but, i did get told that i was good at the evaluation but i think thats because some of the teenagers were fafing about. I definatly want to go again. Although during the ride there me and my sister felt ill because boats dont agree with us. Getting in the water is a fantastic experience and i'd recommend it to anybody. My mums mate does alot of scuba diving and she says next year i can train for my PADI. award which i cant wait to do. So thanks to every one in euro divers I hope to see you again in the near future. Love Jess xx