 
Here is some useful information that will assist you when traveling overseas.
Airline Tickets
Our Airline tickets arrive approximately 10 days before travel, which allows plenty of
time for duty free shopping.
Special Medication
If you any special medical requirements, please note that many drugs behave differently
while you are diving. Please notify us of any medication you are using , so we can note it
in your travel file.
Clothing
The Pacific Islands are very casual and have a tropical climate. Pack mainly T- shirts,
shorts and swimmers. A light long shirt and pants to wear at dusk to avoid mosquito bites,
"Rid" insect repellent and plenty of sunscreen are all worth packing.
Malaria & Health
Please check with your personal doctor, however the current medical recommendation for
malaria are Doxycycline & Chloroquin. Avoid wearing perfume or sweet deodorants as
mozzies are attracted to the smell. Also a good idea is current immunisation against:
- Hepatitis A & B
- Tetanus
- Polio & Typhoid
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is most highly recommended for your protection and covers you for loss
of luggage , cancellation , medical expenses and if you are really unlucky a diving
emergency. Insurance forms are available from us.
Passports
Make sure your passport is current with at least 6 months remaining before renewal ,
and take along some extra travellers cheques or a credit card as reserves.
Luggage
Limit your luggage to two pieces.
A large Back-pack style dive bag with lots of separate compartments to carry your dive
gear and clothing , and a small carry bag for the plane is ideal.
Keep a T-shirt and shorts, plus toiletries, your travel documents and money in the
small carry bag, just in case your main bag doesn't arrive.
Bag limit is 20 kg, especially on some of the small internal flights, above this weight
the airline can impose excess fees.
Dive Equipment
Check your scuba gear thoroughly before the trip as repairs overseas are difficult to
carry out. We recommend your regulator especially is thoroughly serviced before the trip
to ensure a trouble free holiday.
If you are contemplating deeper dives, especially wreck diving, make sure your
regulator is of a high performance type to safely handle your breathing needs. (Your Dive
Store will advise you ) Ideally a 3 mm steamer is used in the tropics , Lycra suits are
only suitable for short dives, and your 5mm or 7 mm are definitely to hot. Make sure it
covers both your arms & legs as coral cuts and stings are very painful.
At least two good underwater torches and appropriate training are a minimum requirement
for looking inside wrecks, caves and also for night dives.
Reef shoes are great to take, as they allow your feet to breathe and offer foot
protection when exploring the islands in between dives.
Also a catch bag to keep your mask, fins, knife and gloves together between dives and
as a quick way to rinse these items in fresh water after each dive.
When packing your dive gear, wrap up any delicate items in your wetsuit or towel to
avoid damage.
You won't need tanks & weightbelts as they are supplied by the Dive Resorts.
Dive Computers
Dive Computers can greatly increase your bottom times & safety on a trip, phone us
if you require advise on the right computer to take, or even if you wish to hire one for
this trip.
Well that pretty much covers it, remember a little preparation before the trip means
that while we are away we need to worry about one thing,
Diving .........Diving ...........Diving
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