POSTED ON January 26, 2019

What wetsuit should I bring?

by Mermaid Liveaboards

  • Bali-Komodo-Bali:
    The Flores Sea with its usually clear blue waters and great visibility has water temperatures of approx. 26-28 degrees Celsius (northern dive locations) with most guests comfortable in a 3-5mm long. The Sumba Sea (southern dive locations) has an average temperature of approx. 24 degrees Celsius – the awesome diving lets you forget about the cooler waters! Think about a 5mm long possibly adding a vest or renting a shorty to go over the top if you feel the cold. Hood, gloves and booties are strongly recommended for these cooler waters. The Alor region can also share some surprisingly cool waters like Komodo so a thicker suit is recommended and we have rentals available on board.
  • Raja Ampat/Misool area:
    The water temperature around the 4 Kings of Raja Ampat and Misool area is 28-30 degrees Celsius year round. We recommend a 3 mm long wetsuit. If you get chilly, maybe a vest for under your suit.
  • Biodiversity Special:
    Water temperatures will range between 26-30 degrees Celsius. We have a selection of long and short wetsuits on board which you can rent if you are cold or change into if you are too warm in your suit.

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