Can OpenWater support operator approval before confirmation?

Yes. Trips can collect payment intent and readiness data while keeping bookings in operator review until the trip leader approves fit.

What certifications should be captured?

The operator decides, but common examples include Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, cave, wreck, rebreather, mixed gas, or deep specialties.

Technical Dive Trips for Advanced Certified Divers

Technical trips should not feel like normal inventory with a scarier label. They need certification, equipment, gas, medical, insurance, and operator-review expectations built into the booking path.