wetsuits for children

[susank]

We are planning a trip to the Galapogos with children and are wondering what we can do to keep them warm while swimming. Is it possible to rent small wet suits childrens size 6 and 10?

We will also need to rent adult size wetsuits but I think that will be easier.

Thanks for any help with this.

 

[spaz]

How cold is it? I know you can get childrens 3x2 shortys at Academy for most of the year, My kids all have them and wont go lake swimming with out them!

 

[DiverBuoy]

Does your area have a trade-ins, consignment and used sports equipment store? I have annually found fitting wetsuits for my now four and nine year olds.

Temperature in Galapagos taken from the Aggressor Fleet website:

12. What is the water temperature? Will I need a wet suit? The waters of the Galapagos Islands are a unique mixture of warm and cold water, ranging between 65F and 85F, with thermoclines about 65F. We recommend a 1/4" (5mm) wet suit with hood and booties year round.

Aggressor Galapagos

 

[spaz]

if surface temps are above 75 and they are swimming and not diving then sport store shortys just might do the trick. Another benefit is they are cheap!!!!