Staying on a Dive Boat - but only snorkelling
A soft, easy to carry bag that can be squashed into small spaces is useful. It doesn't need to be very big - you don't need many clothes.We left big bags at the hotel while we were on the boat. You don't need much. We were told we needed 3mm wetsuits for snorkelling and would have hired them on the boat but found we didn't need them at all as the sea is very warm - about 28C. I take my own snorkel and mask and it can be a good idea to take an old T Shirt to protect your back from the sun while snorkelling. It can be difficult to charge your camera battery on a dive boat as some have limited power and sockets and they are in much demand.An underwater camera is great if you have one, particularly if you see Whale Sharks, and the coral and fish are stunning. I take my Panasonic Lumix which has a waterproof case so I can use it on land and in the water.
