Packing for a scuba diving trip is a bit like dating the ocean—if you forget something important, things get awkward fast.
Whether you’re a seasoned bubble-blower or new to the underwater scene, this scuba diving trip checklist is your trusty sidekick for keeping things smooth below sea level.
Travel Essentials
- Passport
- Dive certification card
- Travel insurance
- Local currency
- Copies of important documents
- Dry bag for documents
Diving Gear
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Wetsuit or dive skin
- BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)
- Regulator
- Dive computer
- Weight belt/weights (if not renting)
- Dive light/torch
- Surface marker buoy (SMB)
- Tank banger or underwater noise device
- Dive knife or cutting tool
- Spare O-rings and tools
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Personal Items
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Lip balm with SPF
- Toiletries
- Medications (motion sickness tablets, etc.)
- Ear drops
- Flip flops or water shoes
Accessories & Extras
- Waterproof camera or GoPro
- Charging cables and adapters
- Power bank
- Dry bag for wet gear
- Mesh bag for equipment
- Logbook and pen
- Snacks for surface intervals
- Water bottle
Safety and Comfort
- Dive insurance details
- First aid kit
- Anti-fog spray
- Hat and sunglasses
- Lightweight cover-up or rash guard
Let’s be honest—half the thrill of scuba diving is in the stories you’ll collect (“Yes, I did mistake a sea cucumber for my glove. No regrets.”). With this checklist, you’ll dodge those classic gear-forgetting blunders and dive straight into the good stuff—like befriending fish and outswimming your dignity.