Packing list

Diving equipment

  • Certification / possibly Nitrox certification
  • Log book
  • Diving medical certificate (max. 2 years old / from 40 years max. 1 year old)
  • Diving mask and snorkel
  • Fins, socks
  • Wetsuit suitable for the temperatures (3-7mm)
  • possibly Hood / neoprene headband
  • Regulator with 2 second stages and pressure gauge
  • BCD
  • Weight belt or weight pockets
  • Dive computer
  • Compass
  • Signal buoy (SMB) / Spool / Reel
  • Diving torch / charger / spare lamp
    Always transport diving torches in hand luggage. Also remove the bulb or the batteries / rechargeable battery so that the lamp cannot switch on unintentionally. Diving torches, including LEDs, develop a high temperature and can cause a fire.
  • Possibly Camera / underwater housing / flash / video light
  • Possibly diving knife / line cutter

Spare parts

  • O-ring set (bottles, pressure gauges and regulators)
  • Replacement fin strap
  • Replacement mask strap
  • Replacement mask
  • Machine mouthpiece
  • Cable ties
  • Blind plug for the first stage
  • Replacement batteries for diving torch / camera / flash
  • Reserve battery for dive computer or replacement computer

Tools

  • Pocket knife or Leatherman
  • Wrench, Allen key (hexagonal key)
  • Open-end wrench (English)
  • pliers
  • Divers multitool
  • Neoprene adhesive
  • silicone grease
  • Adhesive tape
  • Sewing kit (with strong thread)

Standard tools are also available on board.

Personal equipment

  • Shoes (only for arrival and departure) – no shoes are worn on board
  • Swimming trunks / bikinis / swimsuits
  • Possibly Lycra shirts / undersuits
  • Underwear / socks
  • Jacket / warm, windproof sweater
  • Pants / shorts
  • T-shirts / sweat shirts
  • Hat / headband / bandana
  • Cap / sun hat
  • towel
  • Sunglasses / possibly spare glasses / glasses case
  • Camera / films / spare battery
  • Passport – must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel period
  • 2 copies of passport
  • Air tickets
  • Vaccination certificate
  • Confirmation of diving insurance with international travel health insurance
  • Cash

Toiletry bag

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Soap, shower gel, shampoo
  • Facial care, body lotion
  • Nivea cream
  • Comb, brush
  • Razor
  • Pocket mirror
  • Handkerchiefs, cotton
  • Nail file
  • Tweezers

First aid kit

  • Sun cream at least factor 30
  • Après Sun
  • Fenistil
  • Ointment
  • Disinfectant
  • Plaster
  • Means against seasickness (e.g. Vomex, Stugeron)
  • Voltaren
  • Aspirin / Ibuprofen
  • Electrolytes
  • Diving drops for the ears
  • Personal medication
 

What else that can be nice or useful

  • Reading material / dictionary
  • Writing utensils / Edding
  • Games / playing cards
  • Fish identification books
  • If you want to sleep outside: sleeping bag
  • Your own drinking bottle to fill
 

SOS Important Phone Numbers

  • Contact persons
  • Blocking numbers for bank cards
  • Medical emergency numbers (family doctor)
  • Insurance / diving insurance numbers
 

This does NOT belong in the luggage!

  • Harpoons
  • Flares