Bring Own Equipment

[Kween Karen]

I am going on a cruise where I will be doing lots of snorkeling...(all over the South Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef). Is it best to bring along my own equipment? Maybe I could leave the fins at home and just take the mask and snorkel? I am wondering if I should buy new stuff (mine is several years old).

Gladly take any opinions.

[cdiver]

I am going on a cruise where I will be doing lots of snorkeling...(all over the South Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef). Is it best to bring along my own equipment? Maybe I could leave the fins at home and just take the mask and snorkel? I am wondering if I should buy new stuff (mine is several years old).

Gladly take any opinions.

 

WOW, sounds like a great trip!! I am kind of finicky and always take my own stuff!! Nothing worse than a leaky mask and snorkel or fins that tear into your feet!! I have given up open heals for traveling and use full foot now bot snorkel and scuba. Glad I made the switch, great UW performance and easy to pack!! Comfy on the feet too!!

 

Have a great trip!!

[jmdive]

I always bring my own gear because I am comfortable with it and never have to worry about proper fit or safety concerns. The hygenic question also favors me using my own gear.

[Stevesan]

I am going on a cruise where I will be doing lots of snorkeling...(all over the South Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef). Is it best to bring along my own equipment? Maybe I could leave the fins at home and just take the mask and snorkel? I am wondering if I should buy new stuff (mine is several years old).

Gladly take any opinions.

 

Definitely bring your own gear. My mask and snorkel are ten years old and still as good as new.

 

To confirm fit and fitness, test it in a swimming pool.

 

The operator will provide fins, but they'll likely be the stiff,oversized, type. I recently used shorty fins and they were very good in normal conditions.

I planned to use the operator's fins if there had been a strong current.

[Islandbear]

Have a great trip and bring your own equipment. You can always use the rental gear as a back-up.

 

Wish I were going with you.

[Islandbear]

Is it really a 60 day cruise?

 

If that is true bring two sets of gear!