7 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO TRY DIVING

Maybe you’ve always thought that it would be cool to try scuba diving but never actually taken the plunge (pun intended). Or perhaps you have a friend who keeps talking about how incredible it is and wants to plan their next diving trip with you. Whatever the case may be, learning how to scuba dive opens up a whole new world of exciting adventure and possibilities. Here, seven compelling reasons to try diving once and for all.

YOU’LL MEET SOME AMAZING SEA CREATURES

Take a dive beneath the surface to discover an entire universe filled with colorful marine life and quirky ocean dwellers. Think: dolphins dancing, whales singing, sharks lurking and turtles, well, doing whatever it is that turtles do. Have you ever seen The Little Mermaid? Or Blue Planet? Yeah, it’s like that.

IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO OVERCOME YOUR FEARS

Does the idea of diving underwater kind of freak you out? We get it. But after proper training (and with the right diving buddy), you’ll not only feel super confident scuba diving but chances are that you’ll also find it ultra relaxing. Which brings us to our next point…

YOU CAN DE-STRESS WITH ZERO DISTRACTIONS

If you think that the sound of ocean waves is soothing, just wait until you find yourself beneath them. Meditation and yoga use the breath as a way to focus the mind and diving’s no different. There’s nothing quite like the peace and quiet of gliding underwater to melt away the stresses of the day.

IT’S THE MOST UNIQUE WAY TO TRAVEL

Sure, exploring the main attractions is fun and you definitely want to set aside some time to just hang out on the beach. But for an experience unlike any other, check out what lies beneath the water’s surface—incredible marine life, historic shipwrecks, kaleidoscopic coral, gorgeous reefs and more. Everywhere you dive (and every time you do it) is a one-of-a-kind experience.

YOU’LL LEARN SOME PRETTY AWESOME LIFE SKILLS

As part of your training, you’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure—a useful skill that you can use in other areas of your life. (Giving a big presentation at work? Easy.). Another super important life hack? Being able to signal to your friend at the party that it’s time to get the hell outta there—in secret diving sign language.

GET TO KNOW AN AWESOME COMMUNITY OF DIVERS

When you’ve experienced something completely extraordinary together (and you need to rely on each other for safety), you form a tight bond with that person. Not only that, but this group of intrepid travelers are always up for a good time.

IT’S FUN!

Did you dream of being an astronaut as a kid? Well, you don’t need to join NASA to experience weightlessness. Or maybe you wanted to be a marine biologist? Hey, diving is the closest you can get without having to go back to school. Dive in to, um, diving, for a lifetime of fun and adventure.