Where to Dive, What to Pack & How to Plan
Scuba diving adds layers to every trip: extra planning, extra gear, extra risk, and unmatched reward. It’s not just about booking flights and picking a resort. Travel affects how you dive, how you feel in the water, and whether your gear actually makes it there in one piece.
This section isn’t just a collection of tips. It’s a toolkit for making smarter dive travel decisions, avoiding common mistakes, and getting more value from the places you choose to visit.
Get Better at Dive Travel
If you’ve ever arrived without your dive bag, gotten sick mid-trip, or spent a surface interval wishing you packed differently, these guides are built to prevent that.
- How to fly with dive gear without stressing over overweight fees
- What to pack and what to leave behind
- Renting gear abroad without rolling the dice
- Avoiding common travel health traps
- Managing jet lag and fatigue when you’ve got a dive in the morning
- How “reef-safe” actually works, and why it matters
- Navigating post-dive flight timing
- Travel insurance for scuba: why your usual policy probably isn’t enough
Choosing Where to Dive
Not every destination delivers on its promise. Some are overhyped. Others are underappreciated. This section focuses on real-world experience and practical info to help you match your dive trip to your goals and comfort level.