Don't get me wrong, I am not rude to them or anything like that.

I just make it clear that we are very self sufficient and I will ask if we need help. In fact on dive boats in NJ, you most likely won't get any help unless you ask or unless they know you are new. You are expected to be able to take care of yourself. Of course that is not for everyone, but some do like it that way. And no matter what, we all practice safe diving!


And yes the diving was in South Florida, but everyone was local except us.

And now I know why NOT to give the tip to the Captain, so I can make sure the proper people get what they should.