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Popular Packing Lists | Miscellaneous Packing Lists Tips | All Tips (16) A basic first aid kit (in case for cuts from reefs)
Shorts and t-shirts for the humid weather.
Mosquito Repellent as mentioned earlier on.
Any anti-itch creams (e.g Tiger Balm, calamine lotion)
Sunscreen is also a must unless you wanna get yourself Roasted under the UV rays. Leave a Comment |
Dive Bag, Regulator, BC, Fins, Mask & Snorkel.
Most dive centres rent these equipments, but you may not get used to the equipments in shortest possible time. To avoid panic or disappointment, it's always good to dive with your own equipments.
Dive suit (either Half or Full suit), Dive computer (Optional), Booties (for non-full foot fins)
For ladies, you may want to bring bikinis, especially during the lunch & tea breaks.
Sun Block/Tan
Camera with underwater Housing
The picture (Force Fin) attached is one of the best fins i ever used. It's short & flex well under water. By far the most energy saving kind of fins. When you're experiencing current, then you will know what I'm talking about.
Force Fins also allow diver to move forwards because it's short & the fin is concave upwards. Therefore it does not restrict diver movement especially space is always a constraint on any dive boat. Leave a Comment |
Sun Block can be quite important to prevent severe burn. Guys will probably opt for lower SPF, but I heard of some girls use SPF 150 Sun Block!!
Get one from your nearest pharmacy outlet. Sport Block can be ideal since they are non-greasy & water-resistant. Leave a Comment |
You'll find yourself most at ease with bikinis, wet gears, some wrap around. Don’t worry about sands between your toes or your butt crack. Just shake them off.
We guys like to strip our dive suit down to waist level & only take our shower after dinner & some beers. Leave a Comment |
Booties to prevent cuts when you are walking at the beach during low tide.
Light clothings. Preferably singlets, shorts & slippers.
It's good to bring your own toiletries because the resort only provides soap but you can buy them from the mini-marts if you forget to bring.
Bring your underwater camera or housing if you have one. If not, you can either buy from the main land or the mini-marts there for some nice underwater shots.
Not necessary because camping is out of the question if you are staying in the resort. Beach chairs & towels are easily available.
Sun-block or sun-tan lotion will come in handy but it can be purchased at the mini-marts. Leave a Comment |
It's super hot there. Shorts and a simple top will do
Most resorts provide toiletries. There are plenty shops too. Leave a Comment |
Bikinis and Bathing Suits
Slippers
Sea Sick Pills (if necessary)
Camera and Underwater housing
Snorkel
Mask
Fins Leave a Comment |
Now that the bookings are done, your rooms are confirmed, and there is no going back, please make sure you have packed following items to make the trip uneventful.
Make sure when you pack your bags, the content of bags are insulated against water. During the ferry ride, the bags invariably get wet either because of jumping waves or because the surface of these boats are always wet.
A basic first aid kit (in case for cuts from reefs)
A small backpack for the Island hopping tour, Jungle trek or any short outing. Insulate your belongings, to prevent from getting wet.
Swim-wears for family,
Snorkels, if you have any
Flip flops or bath room sleepers. Believe me, they are the best leg wears on the beach. Forget your shoes for sure.
A basic first aid kit (in case for cuts from reefs)
Mosquito repellants,
Skin oil (Coconut oil/Mustard oil or any oil that can be applied to skin). Sandflies, which are abundant in Tioman Islands are allergic to these oils and keep away from it.
Sun blocs: Sun Block can be quite important to prevent severe burns
Anti emetics (pills for motion/sea sickness). Don’t forget that 90 minutes of ferry ride is sufficient to induce emesis in big time travelers, not to talk of amateurs like us and our kids
Extra batteries for your camera.
Rain coats for kids (during the ferry ride/island hopping tour, we are likely to get wet)
Extra sugar/coffee/coffeemate/tea bags, if you want to have late night teas. They have coffee/tea making facilities in each room.
Make sure when you pack your bags, the content of bags are insulated against water. During the ferry ride, the bags invariably get wet either because of jumping waves or because the surface of these boats are always wet.
A basic first aid kit (in case for cuts from reefs)
Most importantly, cash because there are no ATMs or banks in Tioman Island. Even the JBR does not accept credit cards, although they accept S$, US$ etc.
A small backpack for the Island hopping tour, Jungle trek or any short outing. Insulate your belongings, to prevent from getting wet.
Extra sugar/coffee/coffeemate/tea bags, if you want to have late night teas. They have coffee/tea making facilities in each room.
A basic first aid kit (in case for cuts from reefs)
Most importantly, cash because there are no ATMs or banks in Tioman Island. Even the JBR does not accept credit cards, although they accept S$, US$ etc. Leave a Comment |
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So far, i have not seen a single can of beer or spirit on sale there.. Bring your own from Mersing. Leave a Comment |
Do not forget Mosquito repellent !!! Plus coils or sprays and lotion for the bites. Actually, I don't think the mosquitos are the problem. It's biting flies on the beach. The itch is about 10 times worse than a mosquito bite. After 4 days, it was almost unbearable!!! Be warned!! |
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