Exposure Suit for Bahamas

[dewmercer]

I’m headed down to Nassau for the last week of March. My buddy and I want to dive 4 – 5 tanks a day for 4 days. I’m a cold water diver and always use a dry suit. What thickness of wet suit should I be considering for this trip? (Note: My DUI CF200 dry suit is too bulky to bring with me).

 

[Belmont]

First choice, your dry suit, second 5 mil wet suit.

 

[N2DeepInAz]

Well, I'm headed down shortly after you in the middle of April and I used the chart in this link to decide that I'm bringing a 3mm full wetsuit with me.

Look under the section, 'Do I Need a Wetsuit?'
Aqua Cat Cruises -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Nassau, Bahamas Live-Aboard

A decent 3mm full wetsuit can be found for under $200 just about anywhere. Mine is Body Glove but my dive partners is a Pinnacle 3mm Merino lined. I don't get cold very easily but he does hence the merino lined suit. My wife on the other hand will be snorkeling in a bikini the entire time above us. Not sure where to focus my attention...

I hope that helps, happy & safe diving to you down there!

 

[H2O Gal]

I just got back from a liveaboard trip out of Nassau. The water temp was 70-73 every day and I wore a 5mm jumpsuit and a neoprene beanie and was comfortable with 5 dives a day. My husband wore a 3mm without a beanie and was comfortable also, but he is "well insulated". Some thinner women wore 7mm and were still cold, so YMMV. Have a great trip!

 

[Starcruiser]

I went down there a few years ago in April and did fine with a 3mm and was very comfortable.

 

[diversteve]

My buddy and I want to dive 4 – 5 tanks a day for 4 days.

So basically you'll be spending all day at Stuart Coves...they only night dive with 6 or more. Typically (according to the website) only Friday & Saturday nights.

Bahama Divers only does 3 dives/day and Paradise Dive recently closed. IDK what Landshark's current status is but they boat dive with Stuart Cove's anyway.

Current water temperature

 

[jar546]

Was in the keys last month, water temp 72 and I dove with my CF200. I think the drysuit is the choice for your trip.

 

[Scott L]

First choice, your dry suit, second 5 mil wet suit.

+2...

 

[dewmercer]

I'd love to bring my DS but its just too heavy and bulky. My buddy is bringing his though.

 

[moneysavr]

As said a 3mm should work fine, water in the stream will be in lower 70'sF