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Membership requires an annual fee for both Duikteam De Kaaiman and the NOB. For seniors, the total annual contribution is €216.00 for the club plus €61.00 for NOB, totaling €277.00. For youth members, it's €216.00 for the club plus €27.85 for NOB, totaling €243.85. These fees cover weekly pool training, club activities, NOB magazine, and free air fills. Course materials are an additional cost.

For a snorkel course, you need a mask, snorkel, indoor fins, a weight belt with about 2 kg of lead, and swimwear. For a 1-star diving course, you'll also need to acquire an regulator set, buoyancy compensator (BCD), air cylinder, dive watch, compass, dive suit, boots, outdoor fins, dive knife, and extra weights. The club offers rental options for the most expensive gear (regulator, BCD, cylinder) for youth members (€55.00/season) and senior members (€90.00/season) taking a course.

The club offers NOB (Nederlandse Onderwater Bond) certifications, including 1-star (Open Water Diver, up to 20m), 2-star (Advanced Open Water Diver, focusing on planning and diverse conditions), and 3-star (Dive Master, for deepening knowledge and guiding others). They also offer various specialties like ice diving, search and recovery, and Nitrox. They accept certifications from PADI, CMAS, and IDD as well.

Yes, you can experience a trial dive in the pool with one of their trainers. You need to possess a swimming diploma B or higher. After the trial dive, you are invited to the clubhouse to discuss your experience and learn more about the team.

To visit Aquavilla, you need to be at least CMAS/NOB 2*, PADI Advanced Open Water, or an equivalent certification. A dive leader must be provided by your group. Logbooks, medical statements, and certifications must be presented. A dive fee of €10 per visitor applies, with a minimum group fee of €60. The water temperature is typically 4-8 degrees Celsius, and a dive light is mandatory.