February 2011 â My trip of cycling from Alaska to Argentina ended in Mendoza with a mix of feelings. I never made my goal of the Tierra del Fuego some 3000 more kilometres away, but I took away with me experiences and memories I will never forget.
For those willing to take on the demands of commercial diving, the rewards are generous. Starting annual pay for a commercial diver is in the $40,000 to $60,000 range, including full benefits. Once a diver gains experience and proves himself, the pay can grow to $100,000 to $150,000 a year.tarting annual pay for a commercial diver is in the $40,000 to $60,000 range, including full benefits. Once a diver gains experience and proves himself, the pay can grow to $100,000 to $150,000 a year.
So scuba diving prices can vary fairly widely depending on where you go. Estimate about $200-$250 or so on average. So figuring in the cost of your book, pool and open water certification dives, total cost of scuba diving certification will probably be about $350-$450. Using the same two operators I mentioned above as an example, the total cost of scuba diving certification (book, pool, open water) through them would be $500 and $368.