You’ve put it on hold for so long, but you finally booked that trip to the islands with your family. This location is supposed to have some of the best scuba diving around-What an exciting experience! It’s going to give you that opportunity you’ve been missing to bond with your loved ones. Scuba diving is an exhilarating activity for family members of different ages to encounter together. The itinerary is now booked, and it’s time to start packing.
1- A Quality Underwater Camera
You don’t want to spend your entire dive looking through a camera lens, but having an underwater camera will allow you to capture some incredible views. Aside from snapping pictures of your family underwater, it will enable you to have memories of those eels, schools of fish, and sea turtles.
A good underwater camera is not a cheap purchase by any means. When shopping, it is important to note how deep in the water the camera will be effective. Other criteria to consider are how compact the device is and whether any accessories are needed for smooth function.
If you plan on making scuba diving a regular habit, it would be worth the splurge for a higher-end model.
2- A Rash Guard
A rash guard worn under a wetsuit will help retain some of your body heat lost in cold water. It can be distracting to your dive if you’re shivering the entire time. It will also assist in the following:
- Chafing- The rash guard will serve as a protective layer under the wetsuit. It prevents rubbing from irritating your skin.
- UV Protection- In the event you’d like to lower your wetsuit in between dives, your rash guard will provide UV protection from those sunburns that can ruin a vacation.
- Sting Protection- Diving into a swarm of jellyfish? That rash guard will prevent the sting from your skin. If there are any other skin irritants in the water, rash guards do a satisfactory job of blocking them.
3- Something to Stop Seasickness
This preventative measure can save the entire vacation. If someone has never been on a boat or a dive, there is no way of telling how their body will react. If seasickness does occur, it could potentially derail the entire dive for the whole family.
Dramamine and meclozine are the most common medications for motion sickness. They are sold over-the-counter at local pharmacies and supermarkets. There is also a seasickness patch available through prescription, but one should review the possible side effects before choosing this method. If medicating is not the preferred solution, bringing a bag of ginger snaps helps nausea subside as well.
Sharing a scuba trip with your family is sure to be an exciting venture. Taking these tips into consideration will make the outing go a little more tranquil and a happy, memorable experience for everyone to look back for years and years to come. Remember not to overpack. Most scuba diving companies will provide equipment for you or allow rentals. Happy diving!