Palau as newbie

[reem0910]

What would you recommend wearing for our dives in Palau? In Guam, we just dive in bathing suits and rash guards but I'm anticipating longer days on the boat and possibly colder water. I do get a little cold toward the end of dives here.

 

[rongoodman]

I was there in Sept on a 10 day live aboard and was comfy in my 3mm full suit.

I would definitely bring a jacket with hood to pull over it for the long ride back if you're going to be land based.

 

[Rechno]

When I was there (July 2014) I also opted for the 3mm fullsuit and felt fine with it. But others were Diving Shorts and Rash-Guard as well and had no problems.
However I almost always opt for something covering the whole body.

 

[Scuba Lawyer]

3mm surf suit and you will be fine.

M

 

[reem0910]

We are just finishing up our trip, and it was amazing. I had no issues and Fish n Fins was fantastic. Did Ullong, German Channel (manta rays!), Blue Hole and Blue Corner along with a few others. And we got to check out Jellyfish Lake which was amazing. For anyone thinking of going, it's definitely worth it. So many sharks and fish and beautiful coral. I think someone said it would make me a more comfortable diver, and it totally did...but it also made me love diving more!

I wore a 3 mm shortie and wished I had the full suit for any future readers of his thread.