Getting Scuba Certified in The Great Barrier Reef

When venturing on my round-the-world trip, I didn’t even consider getting my PADI open water certification in Australia; I automatically assumed it would be highly overpriced. I was browsing snorkel tour options when something came up that said, “Get Scuba Certified in The Great Barrier Reef” for $450. From my prior research, getting certified in a “cheaper” …