Galapagos + Wet Suits

ann · 07-05-2006, 04:35 PM

Hi...me again. I'm looking into heading out to the Galapagos on a cruise. Many have recommended to bring my own wet suit or something similar because the cruiseship may charge per daily use. Does anyone know if bringing my own suit is necessary or if it's really that cold?

d360 · 08-03-2006, 11:37 AM

I've dove in the Galapagos with a wetsuit and recommend that you have one.
Here's a photo http://www.destination360.com/south-...gos-diving.php at about 30ft of my dive partner and you can see his suit. This depth was not all that cold but for any lenght of time I'd recommend one.

TravelGirl · 08-03-2006, 12:06 PM

Ann,
If you’re not planning on bringing your own wet suit you my want to contact the cruise line not only to find out rental rates but also to verify that they have an ample supply and most importantly your size. It would suck to get there and not have one that fits.

d360 · 08-03-2006, 02:56 PM

Good point TG. Oddsizes can be probematic or you may be fighting the other size 2 on the ship for it.

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Originally Posted by TravelGirl

Ann,
If you’re not planning on bringing your own wet suit you my want to contact the cruise line not only to find out rental rates but also to verify that they have an ample supply and most importantly your size. It would suck to get there and not have one that fits.

world trecker · 08-15-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by d360

Good point TG. Oddsizes can be probematic or you may be fighting the other size 2 on the ship for it.

That happened to me one time (not the Galapagos, and definitely NOT a size 2), but being the swell guy I am, I conceded and missed out on the diving. Lesson: Either bring your own or make sure you'll be supplied beforehand.

ann · 08-15-2006, 12:56 PM

Great! Thanks for all the advice guys...Guess I'll go Wet Suit Shopping. Anyone know any great deals?

07-05-2006, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
ann Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 8	Galapagos + Wet Suits Hi...me again. I'm looking into heading out to the Galapagos on a cruise. Many have recommended to bring my own wet suit or something similar because the cruiseship may charge per daily use. Does anyone know if bringing my own suit is necessary or if it's really that cold?

08-03-2006, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
d360 Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 943	Re: Galapagos + Wet Suits I've dove in the Galapagos with a wetsuit and recommend that you have one. Here's a photo http://www.destination360.com/south-...gos-diving.php at about 30ft of my dive partner and you can see his suit. This depth was not all that cold but for any lenght of time I'd recommend one. __________________ Popular Subjects: Costa Rica Travel Guide - Las Vegas Hotels - Hawaiian Islands Virtual Tours Last edited by TravelGirl; 08-03-2006 at 11:58 AM.

08-03-2006, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
TravelGirl Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Galapagos + Wet Suits Ann, If you’re not planning on bringing your own wet suit you my want to contact the cruise line not only to find out rental rates but also to verify that they have an ample supply and most importantly your size. It would suck to get there and not have one that fits.

08-15-2006, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
ann Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 8	Re: Galapagos + Wet Suits Great! Thanks for all the advice guys...Guess I'll go Wet Suit Shopping. Anyone know any great deals?

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