Lvwindstar007 Posted February 18, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Does it make sense to bring our own gear for a PG cruise? Does ATN free allowance include an extra bag with snorkeling gear and one skin suit? We are on the 18 Aug 2012 departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted February 19, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2012 The PG will give you snorkelling gear but no wet suit. Some people are more comfortable with their own and bring it. See the ATN website - someone once told me that diving gear is in addition to the allowance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted February 19, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We returned last week and ATN did not charge me for a second bag when I said it had dive equipment. Feel free to email me for any more info at flightmedic555@gmail.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honumaui Posted February 19, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2012 we brought our own mask & snorkle ..they were better quality than pG,s...but their fins were fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus13 Posted February 19, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2012 As others have said, we always travel with our own masks and snorkels (good fit is so important), but used the ships fins. ATN does allow extra weight for dive gear, but you have to show proof that you are a certified diver - snorkel equipment is not considered dive gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted February 19, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hmm..this thread has me wondering. Do you really need a wet suit to snorkel in FP? I thought the water was really warm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted February 19, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2012 No, you don't, although some like to wear a rash guard. The PG's masks are pretty good, although I have my own--a mask and snorkel take very little room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus13 Posted February 19, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hmm..this thread has me wondering. Do you really need a wet suit to snorkel in FP? I thought the water was really warm there. I wore a rash guard for snorkelling but I was never cold (it was just to protect my back from the sun), and I spent literally hours at a time in the water while we were there. Hubs wore a 3mm shorty while diving, but he said he didn't really need it either - dive guide didn't wear one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markser Posted February 19, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I thought I had read that PG also offers a flotation vest or something similar that provides a little extra buoyancy. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted February 19, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2012 PG does offer a flotation vest. We have a collection of rash guard tops that we wear in FP. I was once burnt very badly so never take the chance now. I use them both in and out of the water. They are quick drying so no problem there. The PG website also offers them quite reasonably. One can also get a spray for you to spray your T shirts and give them some UV protection as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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