Live aboards what to expect?
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ewaiea
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I'll second that. I have worked on boats and let me tell you, the small same-old-same-old movie selection gets old quick. The Kona Aggressor crew saw that I brought some DVDs to donate (Valkerie w/ Tom Cruise, Miracle w/ Kurt Russell, and Fools Gold w/ Matthew Mchonohey) and they were over joyed. They were three of my favorites and I didn't intend to leave them on the boat, but I had such an awesome trip and the crew was so above and beyond what I'd expected (which seemed impossible) that I just had to leave them with something to remember me by. I got them a thank you card too - they definitely appreciate when passengers do those kind of things.
Lots of great advice here. The advice I would like to echo is to bring some spare parts (batteries, O-rings and the like), I would suggest 3 bathing suits and no more than 1/2 the clothes you think you'll need.
Also be sure to bring your sense of humor and patience. Not everything can always go as planned so try to relax and have fun.
Also be sure to bring your sense of humor and patience. Not everything can always go as planned so try to relax and have fun.
Then put back 1/2 of those clothes and you'll have what you actually need.
divengolf
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Let me second (or third) the need to take lycra socks to protect your feet. Even if you wear hard soled boots or booties. Your feet will be raw by the 2nd or 3rd day. Something like this:
Xs Scuba lycra Socks reviews and discounts, XS Scuba
Mine are Deep Sea. I always carry two pair just in case one is lost or I need to lend a pair to a buddy.
Xs Scuba lycra Socks reviews and discounts, XS Scuba
Mine are Deep Sea. I always carry two pair just in case one is lost or I need to lend a pair to a buddy.
domeport
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RJP great posts. I agree on all points...Boats are boats, tip well and don't bring too many clothes cause you wont wear them! At least in the tropics. I really like being less than 20 feet from a cold beer at all times!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well, you've got some really excellent responses.
I'm going to assume you'll take a camera. Don't forget your charger and spare memory cards. If space will allow, take a very small laptop to make sure you get the pictures. I would suggest taking a least one card for each day of diving. If you have a camera, don't forget silica gel to put inside the housing.
But as for liveaboards, you'll be spoiled for life. You've heard the eat/sleep/dive adage. It's true. It's awesome. You are on the sea. You can smell it for a week, and it's awesome. The rocking of the boat is like a cradle, lulling you to sleep.
Make friends with the guests and crew.
Above all, listen to the dive briefings very, very carefully. The guides know what is where, all of the pitfalls, etc. Pay attention to all of the safety stuff.
Above all, have a blast!!
I'm going to assume you'll take a camera. Don't forget your charger and spare memory cards. If space will allow, take a very small laptop to make sure you get the pictures. I would suggest taking a least one card for each day of diving. If you have a camera, don't forget silica gel to put inside the housing.
But as for liveaboards, you'll be spoiled for life. You've heard the eat/sleep/dive adage. It's true. It's awesome. You are on the sea. You can smell it for a week, and it's awesome. The rocking of the boat is like a cradle, lulling you to sleep.
Make friends with the guests and crew.
Above all, listen to the dive briefings very, very carefully. The guides know what is where, all of the pitfalls, etc. Pay attention to all of the safety stuff.
Above all, have a blast!!
Here's a question from a liveaboard newbie. My wife and I are doing a 1 month tour around Asia/Australia. We are stopping in Bali before we get to Cairns to do Taka (more than likely). I'm concerned with hauling our gear for Bali/Cairns around the rest of Asia and Australia.
At a minimum I want to be sure that we bring our own regs/computers/masks and probably BC's. The Taka crew said that fins and wetsuits are included in their prices, so that is good considering how bulky those items are.
The problem is more than likely going to be that Cairns is towards the end of our trip and we will have some souvineirs from other countries as well as other clothes with us. We are going to try to figure out how to ship a package back home with some things, but I'm concerned about having to bring a lot more than what is needed for our 4 day Cod Hole trip. Are there SAFE places to store some of our stuff in Cairns to avoid taking everything on the boat with us? Maybe this is question for Taka...
At a minimum I want to be sure that we bring our own regs/computers/masks and probably BC's. The Taka crew said that fins and wetsuits are included in their prices, so that is good considering how bulky those items are.
The problem is more than likely going to be that Cairns is towards the end of our trip and we will have some souvineirs from other countries as well as other clothes with us. We are going to try to figure out how to ship a package back home with some things, but I'm concerned about having to bring a lot more than what is needed for our 4 day Cod Hole trip. Are there SAFE places to store some of our stuff in Cairns to avoid taking everything on the boat with us? Maybe this is question for Taka...
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