Kit list

Dive equipment

Booties (if open back fins)

Fins

Camera and underwater housing equipment, charger and SD cards.

Compass (just in case!!)

Defog or spit

Dive computer is a must, one per diver minimum.

Night dive main light and back up if possible (definitely rentable rentable if not owned)

Equipment bag for easy transfer to the dive centre

Wet suit (3 mm long should be fine with rash vest for more protection).

Swim gear

Gauges/SPG on regulator ditto if air integrated.

Knife (small inside BCD pocket as not encouraged)

Old CD in BCD pocket (Signalling device)

Whistle on BCD (Signalling device)

DSMB and a reel (Signalling device) One between two as a minimum.

No gloves allowed on reefs – can be worn in cenotes for warmth

Logbook – a must and insurance details.

Mask

Regulator plus Converter***** Mexico Blue Dream have informed me they can handle DIN valves so no need to purchase converters

BCD

Scuba certification card - a must, ditto enriched air & other specialty cards like deep, wreck if you have them

Snorkel & snorkel keeper in case we have chop and for snorkelling with turtles

Weight belt – no weights please

Spares such as mask/fin strap etc.

Semi-dive items

Decongestants,

Non-drowsy sea sickness pills (speak to your pharmacist)

Extra batteries and bulbs if night diving

Glow sticks - optional for night diving

Sun hat/cap

Sunglasses

Waterproof sun screen

Non dive equipment/items

Passport

Visa if required

Insurance details

Anti mosquito spray and anti histamine

Adaptors so all your dive computers/lights/cameras can be charged

Notes:

As we will be transiting through the US to get to Mexico you will need a VISA or ESTA if you are a British passport holder. If you hold the passport of another country you must check VISA requirements.

The cenotes are in the jungle and the water is slightly cooler, as it is often out of the sunlight. I dived with a 3mm long and only felt chilly at the end of one hour long cenote dive. If you get cold very easily you may want to take an extra layer like a rash vest or sharkskin top to wear in addition, you could also consider gloves and a hood or a scap.

I suffer very badly from mosquito bites but I was able to protect myself well with a strong Anti- mozzie spray which I wore from sundown and also during the day trips to the cenotes. Extra supplies can be purchased locally in pharmacies.