If longer, then a refresher session is recommended. If longer than a year, course has to be repeated. Experienced divers, student divers, and nondivers. We will give you our honest opinion if the trip is suited for nondivers or inexperienced divers. Certification dives for open water, advanced, and many specialties can be completed on most trips.
Weekend trips are the least expensive.
Ocean trips vary. The quality of accommodations, including meals and transportation, distance and remoteness of destination , all contribute to the cost. Your local dive store is the most convenient place for service but not all brands. Equipment purchased elsewhere may not carry a warranty and will cost more for service. Your local dive store has a strong relationship with its manufacturers giving you the best possible service.