I'm going to Bali and Lombok in may-june and I want to get a PADI diving certification while'm in the Gilis.'m thinking that if I get all my friends (then there will be seven of us) to do this with me it would be much more fun and we could maybe get some group discount. The problem is, that two of them have seldom been swimming in the sea (we actually live in Iceland) and they are terrified of sharks, barracudas, jellyfish, stonefish...you name it (too many Jaws moovies). Could anyone comment on their worries and give me advice on how to convince them. Any advice on diving/snorkeling in Bali or the Gilis would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Heidi