To allow you to get the most out of your trip, we have created this Travel FAQ that will assist you when travelling overseas with Dive Adventures:

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 and 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.

For the latest travel insurance brochure, click Insurance PDF (1231Kb)

For an instant travel insurance quote, click AussieTravelCover

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.

**Please be aware of the new security Measures regarding liquids, aerosols & gels being carried on all International flights as of 31st March 2007.**
For more information please visit: www.dotars.gov.au

Click here to download a PDF of the new luggage rules (521Kb)

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 or 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 advice on the right computer to take, or even if you wish to hire one for your trip.

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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, enjoying the experience!

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