What to Wear on a Scuba Diving Boat Charter — Men's Guide

Heading offshore on a twin-diesel dive charter for two deep open-water reef dives before docking for grilled seafood and cold drinks at a harbor marina is a premier ocean adventure. The day alternates between saltwater immersion, wet boat decks, and civilized harbor dining.

Living out of a dive bag requires pieces that handle damp wetsuit transfers and intense ocean UV rays without looking like soggy athletic laundry once you step into the marina restaurant. Smart coastal layering is essential.

From protective technical rashguards and quick-dry dive shorts to breathable crochet camp collar shirts and boat shoes, here is your scuba boat charter style blueprint.

Outfits that work

Do

  • ✓Wear a quick-drying UPF 50+ rashguard or lightweight dive skin that prevents BC harness rubbing and sun damage.
  • ✓Choose tailored four-way stretch amphibious shorts that look like handsome walkshorts when dry on the dock.
  • ✓Bring a breathable open-weave crochet shirt or linen camp collar shirt to wear for the harbor marina lunch.
  • ✓Wear siped rubber sole boat deck shoes or amphibious slip-ons that grip slick, rocking boat decks securely.
  • ✓Pack a windproof coastal shell jacket or plush cotton terry polo to cut the offshore sea breeze on the ride back.

Don't

  • ✗Avoid wearing heavy, slow-drying denim or fleece that stays soggy and cold for hours after your morning dives.
  • ✗Don't wear smooth leather street shoes or flip-flops that slide dangerously across pitching, wet fiberglass boat decks.
  • ✗Avoid sitting on indoor marina restaurant chairs in dripping wet neoprene dive wetsuits.
  • ✗Don't forget polarized UV sunglasses to protect your eyes from relentless glare bouncing off open water.
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Style tips

The Amphibious Shorts Advantage

Amphibious hybrid shorts feature water-repellent stretch fabric with tailored belt loops and chino pockets. They transition from ocean dive deck to harbor bistro without missing a beat.

Open-Weave Crochet for Marine Dining

An open-knit crochet camp collar shirt offers maximum coastal airflow while looking exceptionally stylish. Layer it over a dry tank or tee to elevate your dockside lunch ensemble.

Siped Deck Traction Mandate

Boat deck soles feature razor-cut siping that disperses standing water underfoot. This prevents catastrophic slips when stepping around heavy scuba tanks and wet dive gear on a rolling boat.

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