@freemo SCUBA training was something that I considered until I was criticized for wanting free diving training instead. They kept telling me that I was going to die from a shallow water blackout even if I could hold my breath for 3 minutes. Rebreather systems are affordable now from what I've heard. I'm polarized by an experience with a shop that criticized everything but their own equipment. To be fair, they offered the special blended gas for deeper dives. They also had a 20+ft indoor pool for testing equipment.
@AmpBenzScientist I'm not actually there yet so I dont know. Generally the waves/surf isnt particularly impressive on carribean islands. Bad for surfing, good for SCUBA.