The Scuba Island

In the last post I left some links to various destinations. Here are 5 more covering various sites on Hawaii. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other great links as well or feel free to post more info in the comments section.

• Scuba Diving and Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay – Oahu, Hawaii – Whether you’re interested in scuba diving or snorkeling, Hanauma Bay on the Southeast side of Oahu is a fantastic destination. The floor of Hanauma Bay was once a volcano crater which filled with ocean waters when its outer, …

• Scuba Diving and Snorkeling – Big Island, Hawaii – Scuba Diving and Snorkeling at Big Island, Hawaii. A scuba diving or snorkeling adventure off the coast of Big Island will be one of the most memorable experiences of your Hawaiian holiday. The waters at Big Island tend to be calm and a …

• Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Big Island, Hawaii – A Hawaii scuba diving or snorkeling adventure at Big Island will be the highlight of your experiences in Hawaii. Big Island is one of the premier snorkeling and scuba diving destinations in the state thanks to calm waters, …

• Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Hanauma Bay, Hawaii – Hanauma Bay on the Southeastern shore of Oahu is an outstanding place to enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling in Hawaii. Once a volcanic crater, today Hanauma Bay is a protected marine life and conservation area. …

• Scuba Diving in Hawaii – Scuba diving is a very rewarding experience for anyone who is eager to investigate issues of life and death within a watery world. Therefore, some devote themselves to the study of varied life forms in the ocean and others to rescue and …

I recently wrote a post about how to choose the right scuba island trip. Here is a list of 6 sites comparing some of the top destinations for scuba divers.

• Affordable Scuba Diving Trips – … travel destinations like Thailand and Australia are still out of your price range, remember that an area that continually ranks among the top 10 Scuba destinations in the world is right here in the United States – The Florida Keys. …

• Into the Blue – Thousands of scuba destinations to pick from. A recent study by Forbes Traveler revealed the best underwater sights in the world to help narrow down the choices: Palau tops the list for most diversity in sights. …

• Best Scuba Diving Locations for Beginners – Bonaire a small island off of the coast of Venezuela in the Dutch Caribbean is generally recognized by Scuba professionals and Dive magazines as one of the top Scuba destinations worldwide. All of Bonaire’s waters have been legally …

• The Best 10 Diving Destinations in the world – But with 70 percent of the globe consisting of water, and thousands of scuba destinations around the world, even the pickiest travelers will have trouble narrowing it down. So put aside your nautical maps and read on, because we’ve …

• World’s 10 best scuba spots (MSNBC) – But with 70 percent of the globe consisting of water, and thousands of scuba destinations around the world, even the pickiest travelers will have trouble narrowing it down. Continue… LOS ANGELES—-PeopleSupport, Inc. , a leading offshore …

• Top 10 Caribbean Island Desinations – According to The Orbitz Insider Index, a monthly, in-depth look at travel trends from an industry insider’s perspective, the most popular….

So you got your scuba certification and are ready for a trip. Choosing a scuba Island destination and planning a vacation can be slightly difficult. In addition to the normal things you must think about when planning for an island vacation, you must now also consider your needs for scuba diving. However, There are a few things that you can do when planning a scuba diving vacation.

The first step is too choose where you want to go. There are a lot of places for diving, but maybe only a few that will meet your particular criteria. Things to consider would be the type of facilites you might want (are you okay without hot water?) and also how much you are looking to spend on your trip. Many islands have been setup as a scuba island, and focus on catering to scuba divers. If you plan a trip to a smaller island then realize that you may not have some of the facilites you would normally be accustomed too.

While most of the information can wideley be found on the internet, I also recommend that you contact you local scuba shop for any info they have. They may even have a trip setup where you want to go.

Though you are travelling to a destination to dive, you will have a lot of extra time, so choose a place that has other things you want to see. Depending on the person, that could mean a small scuba island to relax on or a destination with more night life and a lot of places to shop.

The last thing to consider is whether or not to take your gear. I recommend that you take at least your basic snorkelling gear and would also recommend your regulator and computer. As your scuba equipement is life support, this is even more important the more remote your destination is. As your equipment is quite expensive, it is also smart to purchase a travel insurance plan that covers your dive equipment. I would also recommend a good dive bag with good wheels to hold all of your stuff.

You can also find another great article titled “Planning your scuba diving vacation” here.