two full days of classes, and then i think 2 to 4 open water dives.

if we wanted, we might be able to arrange to take the entire course in cozumel, costa maya, or wherever (cozumel would probably be the cheapest.

i have seen prices in sa for certificatio (courses only) as low as 250, but there is a guy named Andy (I think) around here that does private lessons, they are 300 - 350 per person, plus he takes care of travel arrangements to cozumel. if memory serves he was a treasure diver in florida for a while.