Whoa, that sounds epic. Do I need a special cert for those deeper or wreck dives?

Richard’s right—Elphinstone is legendary. But if you’re open to a liveaboard, you could see a lot more. Some of the southern Red Sea itineraries hit places like Daedalus, Brothers, and St. John’s—super remote, pristine, and full of big life. That’s where I had my best encounters with hammerheads and manta rays.

Sounds perfect. I’m excited to get started! Thanks so much for the clear info and for updating the courses based on feedback like mine. It really makes a difference.

Thanks, Fern, that would be awesome. I’m mostly interested in getting certified so I can dive safely on vacations. What would you suggest as my next step?

That’s great to hear. I think a little guidance like that would have saved me some time wondering if I had missed something. I was worried I might have to start a new course from scratch or miss a step.

Oh, that sounds really useful. I hadn’t seen that chart yet.

Ah, I see it now! Let me check…

Got it! Switched to French — thank you so much!