Diving Becomes a Hobby Among Celebrities, Here Are the Costs and Equipment You Need to Know

Kapanlagi.com - Diving has become a hobby for several celebrities. Not just for the thrill, these artists are serious about pursuing underwater sports, even attaining professional certifications.

Some names known for actively engaging in diving include Kirana Larasati and Prilly Latuconsina. Gisella Anastasia also often shares her exciting moments enjoying the beauty of coral reefs in Komodo National Park. Meanwhile, Prilly Latuconsina is known for her love of free diving, even able to hold her breath up to a depth of 16 meters, an achievement that has amazed many people.

1. This is Important Preparation

Before diving, there are several important preparations that must be made to ensure safety and comfort while diving. Diving requires specific competencies obtained through courses and official certifications, such as from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). This certification teaches basic diving techniques, safety procedures, and how to properly use equipment.

Excellent physical condition is essential. Regular breathing exercises help control breath and conserve oxygen use while diving. Sports like swimming and running are also recommended to improve fitness. Avoid diving when your body is tired.

2. Diving Spots in Indonesia

Indonesia is known as a paradise for divers around the world. Some favorite diving spots are often visited by celebrities and professional divers.

There is Raja Ampat, known as the center of marine biodiversity in the world. Then there's Maratua Island in East Kalimantan. You can also try the Thousand Islands in Jakarta and many more.

3. Diving Equipment

Diving requires various special equipment that functions to support the safety and comfort of divers underwater. Before trying diving, you need to know the equipment first, okay.

The first is the Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD), Scuba Tank, Regulator, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Weight Belt.

4. Costs to be Incurred

The cost of diving in Indonesia varies depending on the location, package, and duration of the dive. One of the diving packages for certified divers in Bali starts from several million rupiah for a few days. For example, the Bali Diving Safari for 3 days and 2 nights with 7 dives costs around Rp 7,200,000 per person.

According to the Bintang Divers website, courses such as Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, and Divemaster have higher fees, ranging from Rp 2.8 million to more than Rp 15 million, depending on duration and difficulty level.

Then, from the Bali Fun Diving website, several dive centers offer equipment rental options for an additional fee, as well as costs for dive computers, night dives, or extra dives ranging from Rp 150,000 to Rp 650,000 per session.

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