Planning an ideal dive trip

A good trip does not start at the airport but at the moment of correct planning weeks before.

Choosing the destination

Look for sites that suit your level. Do not go to an advanced site as a first trip. Start with what suits you, then look toward more.

The most suitable season

Every destination has its golden season. Look for the month of best visibility, the most suitable weather, and the seasonal creatures you want to see.

Insurance and papers

• Comprehensive travel insurance that covers diving is a necessity
• Check the expiry date of your dive certificate, because some centers do not accept expired certificates
• A list of dive-medicine emergency numbers in the destination country

Equipment you take

• Your mask and fins always with you, because rental is less comfortable
• Preventive ear medications and salt-removal tablets
• A reference booklet of marine creatures in the destination area

Documents required when diving

Most dive centers ask for a diver card, and some ask for a log of recent dives, a health document, and a certificate level.

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An organized trip is an experience you will tell for years. A random trip may be a painful memory.