randpchi
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I have been on several land based boats that required divers to leave their shoes on the dock but on the three lobs I have done I have worn flips flops every time.
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The article fails to discuss getting to and from the liveaboard departure point. Depending on where you live, some destinations have what can only be described as painful flights and connections.
Do you really want to arrive at 3am local time? Do you really want a 9 hour lay over in a 3rd world airport? Do you want to be lining up at 4am to check in? My travel agent offered me those exact things for a liveabord I was considering. I said no and found much better flights.
Can you really afford two days travel time to get there and two days back? That turns a 1 week vacation into an 11 day excursion. You might be better off staying for two weeks.
Also consider airfare: how much is it going to cost to get there?
Figuring out how to get to the destination on a reasonable schedule and at a reasonable price is a big part of selecting a liveabord.
Please tell me where those places are & I'll check them off my bucket list.
Thanks
Dan
Very informative. One thing I like to add to the list of things to bring: warm house slippers. Even if your diving in the tropics, the inside of the vessel may be cool. Slippers keep your feet warm & protected between dives. It is import to only wear them inside the vessel.