We were looking forward to the adventure. Taking the first few breaths underwater was a new experience and a little strange. The wife was very nervous and worried about her ears. They were very patient in their training and kept her with in arms reach the whole time. You don't have to go down if you don't want to. We circled a small reef for a half hour or so about 10-15' deep, very easy to surface if one wanted. In the end my wife wants to do back and do it again. We had a great time, thanks.