Warm water and long whale swims. Mask, snorkel and fins are provided.
Warm, clear water and lots of sun on deck. Mask, snorkel and fins are provided. Bring a rash guard and reef-safe sunscreen.
Warm water and long reef days. Mask, snorkel, fins and a wetsuit are all provided.
Warm water and boat days. Mask, snorkel and fins are provided. Pack light layers for the wind on the way back.
Cold water and cold air. Mask, snorkel, fins and a 9 mm wetsuit are provided. Bring warm layers for the boat.
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Passport
Check it is valid well beyond your return date.
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Visa or entry permit
Check the entry rules for your passport before you book flights.
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Travel insurance
Make sure it covers water activities like snorkelling.
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Flight and booking details
Saved offline on your phone, so you have them without signal.
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Some local cash
For tips, markets and small places that do not take cards.
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Two swimsuits
One on, one drying.
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A warm layer for the boat
Boats get windy, even in the tropics.
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Thermal base layers
For the boat and the evenings.
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Hat and sunglasses
Polarised lenses help you spot animals at the surface.
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Sandals
Easy on and off the boat.
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Mask, snorkel and fins
Ready for you on every expedition. No need to pack them.
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Wetsuit
Included on Sail & Dive Raja Ampat.
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9 mm wetsuit
Made for the cold water up north. Included on Orca & Lyngen Alps.
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3 mm wetsuit or long-sleeve rash guard
Warmth on long swims and sun cover in one.
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Long-sleeve rash guard
Sun cover for snorkels where you skip the wetsuit.
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Anti-fog gel
One drop, rub, rinse. A clear mask all morning.
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20 L dry bag
Towel, charger and a dry layer, all in one bag.
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Quick-dry towel
Dries between swims and packs small.
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Reusable water bottle
You will drink more than you think on deck.
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Seasickness tablets
Only if you know you need them. Take them before you board.
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Power bank
Your phone is your camera. Start every swim on a full charge.
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Plug adapter
Check the plug type for your destination.
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Chargers and cables
One spare cable saves a lot of stress.
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Reef-safe sunscreen
Mineral formulas only. Most of your sun comes on the boat.
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Your own medication
Enough for the whole trip, in your carry-on.
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After-sun
For the first day you forget to reapply.
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Lip balm with SPF
Wind and salt dry you out fast.
Want to bring your own gear? This is what we recommend.
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Low-volume mask and dry-top snorkel
Soft silicone skirt for a good seal. The dry top keeps the splash out.
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Alchemy compact carbon fins
60 cm blades, so they fit in your suitcase. More push to keep up with a moving whale.
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DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max
Your iPhone, now an underwater camera.
