First liveaboard..... :)

Phil · Apr 7, 2003

Greetings,

Wife and I are 6 days away from our first Liveaboard. Heading to Nassau to hook up with the Aqua Cat. Other than the obvious, (seasick pills, warm suits, reading material) do any of you have any suggestion that might make this trip more enjoyable?

Phil

RICHinNC · Apr 7, 2003

Taking me with you!!!!

SueMermaid · Apr 7, 2003

*shoves Rich*

No, me! Take me! :hyper:

Tanstaafl · Apr 7, 2003

I'm headed for my first liveaboard trip in mid-july. I got myself a trip to the flower gardens for my 40th birthday. Ya'll have fun.

cyklon_300 · Apr 7, 2003

there can be a cacophony of sounds onboard...diesels, pumps, generators, etc. (but after a day or two of five dives, I don't need em).

They're good for planes too...blocks out the loud guy that always seems to sit behind me and the screaming kid in 7C...

A stash of energy bars isn't a bad idea either...saved the day when the cook served baked fish covered with 5 lbs of salt...gag.

caymaniac · Apr 7, 2003

we are taking our first liveaboard this year as well, 74 days and counting. We are headed to the Coral Sea in Australia.

Dive Safe,
Caymaniac

Wreck Ranger · Apr 7, 2003

I just got back from a 10 day trip in Feb. Vinegar and water solution (for your ears...it's better for you than swimmers ear), Q-tips,first aid supplies, (peroxide,ointment,band aids,allergy medicine,etc) mirror, and batteries.

I was suprised how quick it all goes when you're diving several dives a day. The vingar and water solution helps fight the bacteria that is in all bodies of water. These bacteria can cause ear problems and no one needs that on a dive trip.

Hope this helps
Wreck Ranger

SubMariner · Apr 7, 2003

We made up a check-list for scuba travel that includes personal stuff (meds, first aid, anti-seasick, etc.) as well as scuba gear. It has served us well on our trips.

FYI: Don't forget sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and a small container of anti-bug stuff with DEET in it. (Unless they are anchored far enough off shore you WILL get mosquitoes & other bugs.) Likewise, bring anti-histamines in case you do get bit.

Some key points:

Pack in as small a case as you can, nothing hard sided; you may have to stow your luggage in your cabin. For a week on a liveaboard take only 2 pairs of shorts, 4-5 Tshirts, undies, a couple of bathings suits, sweats for after dives, and sandals. What you wore out you'll probably wear back because you'll have changed as soon as you get on the boat.

If you go ashore at Allen's Cay say hi to the Iguanas for me!

~SubMariner~

Phil · Apr 8, 2003

Thanks all of you for your suggestions and comments...... I will follow up with a "First Loveaboard Report " when I return....
Phil

colonelchuck · Apr 9, 2003

please post your impressions when you get back. Off to the channel islands in Oct and need all the advice I can get. cheers

First liveaboard..... :)

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