Frequently asked questions

Start with the gear that depends most on personal fit and that affects safety and comfort the most: mask, drysuit/undergarment, fins and dive computer. We then assemble the breathing system, buoyancy, ballast and accessories as one compatible system.

It is often better to plan the whole rig first and buy in the right order than to choose each product in isolation.

Provide your certification, experience, dives per year, typical water temperature, maximum planned depth, gases, type of diving, current equipment, height and relevant body measurements, shoe size, travel frequency, planned courses and budget.

Also send photos or model names of equipment you intend to keep using, especially valves, first stages, hoses, wing, backplate, computer and transmitter.

Yes. We should check fit, thermal protection, buoyancy, ballast, trim, cylinder/valve, regulator ports and hoses, instruments, gas compatibility, signalling equipment and planned use.

The setup is documented with model, size, configuration and any limitations, so that later upgrades become easier.

Fit and comfort matter more than brand and looks. The mask should give an even seal without pain, pressure points or the need to tighten the strap hard.

Try several models, ideally with a hood, and check that the nose pocket, field of view and volume suit your face and your use.

The fins must fit the boot without pinching or sitting loose. Stiffness, blade shape and buoyancy affect both kicking technique and trim; heavy or negatively buoyant fins can help some setups but make others worse.

An open heel and spring strap are often practical with boots and thick gloves.

The choice is governed by water temperature, dive time, number of dives, surface conditions, cold tolerance and training. For Norwegian cold-water diving a drysuit usually gives a better ability to adjust the insulation through the undergarment and layers.

A wetsuit can be simpler and lighter in warmer water or on short dives.

The fit affects mobility, access to valves and equipment, ballast needs and how the gas distributes inside the suit. The suit must be tried on or measured with the planned undergarment and with movements that reach valves, taps and other equipment.

For made-to-measure suits, the measurements should be taken by staff who know the manufacturer's measuring points.

Choose a complete insulation system based on water temperature, dive time, activity level, suit material and personal cold tolerance. The base layer should manage moisture, while the insulating layers must retain loft without restricting mobility.

Make sure the undergarment fits inside the suit without being compressed unnecessarily. Changed layering often affects buoyancy and ballast, so the setup must be checked before demanding dives.

The material is the first choice you have to make, and the one that constrains most of the others: zip, seals, valves and boots can be rebuilt or replaced later, but the material cannot. Neoprene insulates in its own right, whereas a shell or trilaminate fabric provides virtually no insulation – there the warmth comes from the undersuit, and you adjust it by changing layers.

Note that neoprene is quoted in millimetres and trilaminate in grams per square metre: the two figures do not measure the same thing and cannot be compared. We publish a separate comparison of the materials across the suits we have catalogued, built on the manufacturers' own figures.

Our sizing guide covers drysuits, wetsuits, undersuits and insulating garments, gloves, hoods, dive boots and harnesses. It shows how each measurement is taken – including the inside leg measurement, which matters particularly for a drysuit – and it holds the manufacturers' own charts for BARE, KUBI, Hollis, Santi, Shark Avatar and Waterproof.

Measure in close-fitting clothing or underwear, ideally with help from another person, and take each measurement twice, using the average if the two differ. Sizes vary between manufacturers and models, so use the chart for the brand and garment in question; the charts are indicative, and if you are between two sizes we will help you choose from your measurements.

A jacket has the buoyancy bladder around part of the upper body, while a wing places the buoyancy mainly behind the diver. A wing often gives a streamlined and modular solution, but the fit, harness, backplate and wing must be set up correctly.

Both can work well when the capacity and size suit the diver and the equipment.

The capacity must be sufficient to keep the diver and the most negative equipment afloat at the surface, but not so large that the bladder becomes unnecessarily wide or hard to empty.

Consider the cylinder, suit, undergarment, ballast, stage cylinders and possible failure scenarios such as loss of buoyancy in the suit. Choose based on the whole system and the manufacturer's specification.

Choose based on the dive environment, goals, logistics and training – not just because the cylinders sit on the side. Sidemount can give flexibility, valve access and other trim/transport properties, while backmount is often simpler in a standard recreational setup.

Consider the whole system: harness, wing, cylinders, rigging, regulators, hose routing, ballast and procedures.

Choose a regulator that the manufacturer has expressly approved for the expected temperature, gas, depth and configuration. An environmentally sealed diaphragm design is often used to reduce the effect of cold or contaminated water, but the model's certification and manual are decisive.

Correct breathing technique, gas handling, service and freeze prevention are still necessary.

DIN screws into the valve and is common in European and technical diving, while yoke/INT clamps over the valve outlet and is widespread at some travel destinations. Check the working pressure, valve, any adapters and what the fill station supports.

Choose a solution based on your main use and avoid improvised combinations.

CCR requires unit-specific training, relevant prior knowledge, medical fitness, a bailout plan, access to service and spare parts, and control of oxygen, diluent, scrubber and electronics.

The choice of unit should be based on the planned diving, instructor and service support and overall logistics – not just price or specifications. Rebreathers have unit-specific procedures, and the recommendation must be made individually.

Yes. We have published a technical guide covering hose lengths, port selection, hose routing, first-stage orientation, bolt-snap placement and the acceptance checks to carry out after assembly, for a single cylinder with a short hose and octopus, a single cylinder with a long hose and primary donation, a single cylinder with an H- or Y-valve, and a manifolded twinset.

It is Bare Dykk's own standard, not training and not a regulation, and the manufacturer's assembly, service and safety requirements always take precedence; the guide is currently published in Norwegian only. The standard describes life-support equipment, so if you change your configuration, the set-up should be tried in controlled, shallow water before demanding diving. If you are unsure, get in touch before you dive the configuration.

Start with the diving you actually do and plan to do over the next few years. Check support for air/nitrox, number of gases, decompression, trimix, CCR/bailout, gauge mode, digital compass, air integration, display, glove operation, battery solution, logging, updates and service.

Do not pay for advanced modes you do not understand or need.

Only if you do such diving or specifically plan to. A computer for simple air/nitrox can be clearer and more affordable, but some models cannot be upgraded to trimix or CCR later.

Distinguish between a computer as the primary decompression device and a plain gauge/bottom timer as backup.

A transmitter can provide pressure, consumption and alarms directly on the computer, but compatibility, placement, battery, radio range and the need for an independent backup instrument must be considered.

Check that the first stage has the right number and placement of HP ports for the chosen configuration. The final solution must follow the manufacturer's manual, training and local procedures.

Consider gas requirements, volume, working pressure, weight, diameter, length, buoyancy characteristics, valve, transport and local fillability. A larger or higher-pressure cylinder is not automatically best; it can give poor trim, high on-land weight or a more negative rig.

Choose based on your body, suit, BCD/wing and actual dive profile. Steel cylinders are often more negative in water and can reduce the need for separate lead, while aluminium is often used for stage/deco or travel.

First choose the intended use: daylight in poor visibility, night diving, wreck/cave, signalling or photo/video. Compare the beam and angle, real burn time at the chosen output, switch, battery, charging, depth rating, hand mount, size and service. Maximum lumens alone says little about how well the light works in the water.

On night dives, overhead and other dives where light is safety-critical, the necessary redundancy should follow training and local procedure. A backup light should be familiar, charged and placed so that it can be reached with both hands.

Consider visibility, length, open/closed or semi-closed construction, overpressure valve, inflation method, lift capacity and attachment. It must be large enough for local conditions and usable with gloves.

A simple spool has few moving parts and little risk of mechanical jamming, while a reel can give better handling of longer line. Practice deployment with your specific setup before it becomes necessary in current, poor visibility or decompression.

Consider the expected distance, current, depth, speed, run time, reserve, weight, buoyancy, steering, tow cord/attachment, battery type, charging, service and transport. The model's stated range must not be used as the only basis for planning; cold, speed, load, battery age and opposing current reduce the margins.

For air travel, everything depends on the battery's energy, construction, documentation and the airline's rules. Some manufacturers offer modular batteries that can be split within IATA limits, but each airline may have its own restrictions.

Ask for the brand, model, serial number, age, receipt, service history, storage, number of hours/dives used and known faults. Also check safety notices/recalls, visible damage, corrosion, seals, zippers, hoses, pressure-bearing parts, battery and whether the components fit your system.

Unknown history should be treated as a need for inspection before use. A simple in-store assessment is not the same as service, a pressure test or brand authorization.

Rinse according to the manufacturer's instructions, work buttons and mechanisms in clean water where recommended, and dry the equipment fully before closed storage. Protect the regulator's first stage against water ingress, clean the suit zipper and seals correctly, and check for salt, sand, corrosion, damage and loose fittings.

Charge and store batteries according to the manual.

The intervals vary between product, model, use, storage and manufacturer. Use the manual's interval as a starting point, but send the equipment in earlier in the event of damage, leakage, changed function, unknown history or heavy use.

There is no single general annual interval that applies to all regulators, computers, BCDs or suits. Bare Dykk receives and coordinates service requests, while the work is carried out by a specialized partner.

Bare Dykk has its shop and administration in Sparbu and a dive center with accommodation in Småvika by Skarnsundet.

Visits, equipment collection, gas filling and diving activity should be arranged in advance. See the contact page for addresses and practical information.

We offer:

• Diving equipment and expert product guidance
• Courses through CMAS and TDI
• Guided dives and boat diving
• Dive stays with accommodation
• Air, nitrox and technical gas blends
• Rental of selected diving equipment
• Coordination of service and inspection

The offering is adapted to experience, certification and needs.

We recommend arranging your visit in advance, especially if you need product guidance, gas filling, equipment rental, service drop-off or access to the dive center.

That way we can confirm that the right person, equipment or service is available.

The dive centre is in Småvika, beside Skarnsundet in central Norway, at Framverranvegen 242, 7690 Mosvik. Note that our shop and administration have a separate address in Sparbu, so check which address applies to your visit.

Trondheim Airport Værnes is the most practical airport for many international visitors, and you should allow approximately 1.5 hours by car from there. Hire cars are available at the airport and are normally the easiest option for divers carrying equipment. If you are arriving by ferry or driving through Norway, get in touch and we will suggest a suitable route and arrival time.

Collection can be arranged in advance. Wait until you have received confirmation that the order is ready and where it is to be collected.

Stock status is normally shown on the product page. Get in touch if you have a deadline or need confirmed delivery before a course, trip or a planned dive.

Yes, we ship goods to customers throughout Norway, and checkout covers Norwegian addresses. We also ship abroad on request - we have sent equipment to Denmark, Spain and France. Get in touch with what you need and we will quote shipping and delivery time. Available shipping options and expected delivery are shown at checkout.

Large or heavy items, such as cylinders and compressors, may require a separate freight agreement.

Get in touch with the product name, brand and any item number. We will look into whether the item can be ordered from the supplier.

Follow the information in our terms for the right of withdrawal and returns. Contact us before you send the item if you are unsure of the procedure.

Items must be returned in accordance with the conditions that apply to the specific item and order. For a warranty case, provide the order number, item and a description of the fault, and we will clarify the further handling.

Contact us as soon as possible and provide:

• Order number
• Which item it concerns
• A description of the fault
• Photos or video where relevant

Do not carry out repairs or changes before the case has been clarified with us.

We offer selected courses within CMAS and TDI. These may include, among others:

• Entry-level and advanced sport diving
• Nitrox
• CMAS P1, P2 and P3
• CMAS M1 and M2
• Intro to Tech
• Advanced Nitrox
• Decompression Procedures
• Helitrox
• Trimix and other technical courses by arrangement

Course offerings and available dates may vary.

M3 is an instructor-trainer level achieved through documented experience and qualifications, not through an ordinary single course.

We can provide information about instructor training, the M1 and M2 path and further development as an instructor.

If you are not already certified, an entry-level course such as CMAS P1 is a natural starting point.

If you already hold a certification, the next course should be chosen based on experience, skills and the diving you want to do. Get in touch with information about your certification and number of dives, and we will help you find a suitable next step.

Private courses and courses for smaller groups can be arranged when we have capacity.

A private course does not necessarily mean that content, requirements or exercises are reduced. The same learning objectives and certification requirements apply.

Yes. Courses can be combined with accommodation at the dive center.

We set up a program that gives enough time for theory, practical exercises, diving, meals and necessary rest.

As a rule yes, provided the equipment is suitable for the course and works as it should.

The instructor can require changes if the equipment is not suitable for the exercises or the planned diving.

Our own courses lead to CMAS and TDI certifications, but for guided diving and dive stays we assess the level and the recent experience a certification represents rather than which organisation issued it. Requirements for technical programmes are stated as, for example, Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures or equivalent.

Send us the organisation, the certification level, your approximate number of dives, the date of your most recent dive and your drysuit and cold-water experience, and we will confirm what you can take part in. Bring your cards or have them available digitally, and register them in Safe Dive, our digital dive portal, before you arrive.

Yes, we can plan suitable dives for newly certified divers.

The choice of site, depth and program is adapted to certification, experience, drysuit skills and the conditions on the day. The most demanding current dives and deep sites are not suitable for inexperienced divers.

People without a diving certificate cannot take part in ordinary guided dives.

Get in touch if you want an entry-level course or information about how to start diving.

A drysuit is the normal solution for diving with us.

If you have little or no drysuit experience, you must let us know before booking. A course, refresher or a calm orientation dive may be necessary before more demanding diving.

Not on every dive. A guide may be recommended or required when:

• You do not know the area
• The site requires local navigation knowledge
• There are demanding current conditions
• The group wants a specific wreck or photo site
• The dive is carried out with a DPV
• The profile or logistics are more complex

The offer states whether a guide is included.

This is assessed based on the dive site, depth, decompression, gas, weather, current, boat time, surface interval, the group's experience and capacity at the center.

Shallow or moderate dives can often be combined, while deep, long or logistically demanding dives are normally planned differently. The final program is set by the operations manager or guide and can be changed for safety reasons.

We consider, among other things:

• Tide and current
• Weather and surface conditions
• Certification and experience
• Planned depth and runtime
• Gas requirements
• Group size
• Available boat and support
• The goal of the dive

A planned dive site may be changed if the conditions call for it.

Yes, but groups with very different dive goals may have to be split into separate teams and programs.

This is clarified before the stay so that the boat, gas, guides and schedule can be organized realistically.

Diving with us is administered through Safe Dive, our digital dive portal. If you have an account in the online shop, log in to My account and request access as a diver from there; if you do not have one, you create an account in the same place, and the centre approves your access.

You then fill in your profile, add at least one next of kin as an emergency contact, register your certifications and upload a photo or PDF of the card for approval, and sign the declaration of responsibility digitally with a one-time code sent by email. Some sites also require a short course with a quiz, such as the coral code of conduct. If a certification will not upload, send it to us and we will enter it and approve it on your behalf.

Diving is possible all year, but the sites and the daily schedule depend on tide, weather, daylight, water conditions, the experience of the group and the type of diving. Water temperature varies with season, depth and local conditions, and you should prepare for approximately 4–12 °C.

Visibility in the range of 5–15 metres is common, but both lower and higher visibility can occur, and it can never be guaranteed. It is affected by plankton, rainfall and surface water, wind and waves, tide and current, depth and season. Some objectives require particular tidal windows, so send us your preferred dates before booking non-refundable travel when the objective is highly specific.

Share your departure plan with us when you book, so that the final diving day can be planned appropriately. You must allow adequate time between your last dive and flying, and follow current guidance from your training organisation, your dive computer and recognised diving-medical sources.

Bear in mind that the drive to Trondheim Airport Værnes takes around 1.5 hours, and that this time counts towards the interval you set aside. The same caution applies on arrival: a demanding dive should not be planned immediately after a tight or uncertain travel connection.

Yes. Skarnsundet is a marine protected area, and Tauterryggen is a separate marine protected area. The areas hold some of the most species-rich seabed habitats in the Trondheimsfjord, with cold-water corals such as sea bush, rice coral, bubblegum coral, Lophelia coral and zigzag coral; Lophelia coral and bubblegum coral are assessed as Near Threatened (NT) on the Norwegian Red List, and zigzag coral as Data Deficient (DD).

For you as a diver with us it means that the choice of site is also made with regard to vulnerable natural values, and that we expect you to follow our diving code of conduct. Questions about what the conservation regulations themselves govern belong with the County Governor of Trøndelag, who in February 2026 was given the task by the Norwegian Environment Agency of gathering knowledge about how recreational fishing affects the conservation values in Skarnsundet and Tauterryggen, among other areas.

The main rule in our diving code of conduct is distance and control: keep well clear of corals, the seabed and the wall, avoid contact of any kind, and pay particular attention to fin placement and downward fin strokes. Equipment must be firmly secured and streamlined, so that hoses, lights, cameras and stage cylinders do not drag across structures you cannot see, and the dive is aborted if your control is not satisfactory.

Standing, sitting or resting on reefs and coral-covered surfaces, and attaching lines, ropes, anchors or equipment to the seabed or to corals, is not permitted. Cold-water corals grow very slowly — the calcareous skeleton of the Lophelia coral grows roughly 0.5–1 mm a year — so even minor damage can be irreversible on a timescale of several hundred years. The rules are Bare Dykk's own instructions for diving practice, not publicly enacted rules.

The corals sit shallower than many people expect. The first coral structures appear on current-exposed walls in the 18–30 metre band, with yellow sea bushes from around 28 metres, and at 36 metres there is a red bubblegum coral close to a metre across. Deeper down the coral forest thickens, and in the 60–70 metre band you find Lophelia coral, bubblegum coral and zigzag coral.

Guided diving with us normally stops at 60 metres; below that we contribute local knowledge, boat, gas, logistics and planning for qualified technical teams who build the dive as an independent technical team dive. Which sites we use depends on certification, experience, weather, current and visibility.

Snagged fishing lines, gillnet remnants and crushed colonies are documented in several of the zones we have surveyed, so this is something you may come across. Corals that are already damaged should not be subjected to further disturbance: do not attempt any physical repair, and do not move fragments or gear.

Document carefully instead — note the position and depth, and take a photo or video if possible — and report the observation to the dive leader, the management body or the relevant authority. If you make accidental contact with a colony yourself, the same procedure applies.

We have documented coral occurrences and the pattern of damage in Skarnsundet and Tauterryggen through our own fieldwork from 2020 to 2025, and published four open technical publications: a technical compilation, a framework for classifying damage, a decision note and the diving code of conduct for divers. The main report and the decision note were prepared as a technical basis for decision-making for the County Governor of Trøndelag; we supply observations and technical assessments, while the management decision rests with the authorities.

The documents state their own limitations — the framework is operational and indicative, neither statistically validated nor calibrated against a standardised reference dataset. One of the conclusions is that existing conservation status offers little protection against fisheries-related impact. The publications are openly available as PDFs in Norwegian and English on our Publications page.

Yes. Everyone who dives with Bare Dykk goes through a pre-dive briefing covering coral care, buoyancy control, current assessment and the rules for photo and video, and those rules apply to every profile and every depth.

As a minimum the briefing covers where the coral occurrences lie within the dive site, the prohibition on touching corals and making bottom contact, the requirement for buoyancy control and trim, an assessment of current, visibility and depth, guidelines for photo and video diving, and the procedure for accidental contact or for observing damage. By getting in touch you confirm that you have read the diving code of conduct, and the booking conditions make you responsible for following the safety instructions and briefings given on site. The briefing is also where we share local knowledge and certain precise positions and species records that we do not publish on the website.

Yes, and documenting corals is valuable, but it calls for extra discipline. Stabilise yourself in the water column and never against the seabed or a wall, and avoid stirring up sediment, which can smother coral polyps.

Use lighting with care, and avoid prolonged illumination of the corals. Prioritise documentation over proximity, and use zoom rather than swimming closer. Proximity to the subject must never come at the expense of environmental considerations.

Yes. We offer accommodation at the dive center in Småvika.

Capacity, room allocation and any exclusive use are confirmed in the offer.

The facilities include, among other things:

• Kitchen and common areas
• Equipment preparation area
• Rinsing and washing facilities
• Drying room
• Charging facilities
• Gas filling
• Classroom and areas for planning

Meals are normally not included unless this is stated in the offer.

Guests have access to a kitchen and can cook for themselves. Serving or catering can be arranged for some groups.

Exclusive use may be possible for clubs and groups, depending on the date, group size and program. Get in touch for a specific offer.

We can offer air, nitrox and technical gas blends by arrangement.

Availability, pressure, blend, cylinder requirements and price must be confirmed before you arrive.

Yes, especially if you need:

• Many fills
• High oxygen content
• Helium
• Decompression gases
• Rebreather diluent
• Bailout gas
• Several stage cylinders

Send us the desired blend, cylinder volume, working pressure and number of cylinders.

The cylinder must be within a valid inspection period, in sound condition and suitable for the gas and pressure to be filled.

For oxygen-rich blends there may be requirements for oxygen cleanliness and documented cleaning. We may decline a fill if the cylinder, valve or marking is not considered satisfactory.

Provide the gas request, cylinder identity, working pressure and relevant markings. The cylinder must be within a valid inspection, in suitable condition and compatible with the gas and fill method.

For oxygen-rich blends, documented oxygen cleanliness may be required. Get in touch for the current requirements for marking, analysis and when a fill can be declined.

Some packages include nitrox up to a stated percentage for the agreed dives.

What is included, the number of cylinders and any surcharges are stated in the offer and the booking confirmation.

Yes. The workshop we work with inspects and pressure-tests cylinders in steel, aluminium and composite in accordance with the regulations of the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, and also carries out internal corrosion treatment and oxygen cleaning. The price follows the cylinder size and is given on our service and workshop page.

Deliver or send the cylinder to us in Sparbu and we will pass it on to the right workshop; if you are closer to Levanger, you may deliver it directly to the workshop by arrangement. Never send a pressurised cylinder without arranging it in advance, and bear in mind that we cannot fill a cylinder without a valid inspection.

Bare Dykk receives and coordinates service requests, while the work itself is carried out by a specialized partner. Authorization is confirmed per brand and model before the work is discussed or started.

Get in touch with information about the brand, model, age, previous service and the problem you are experiencing.

Arrange drop-off or shipment first. Provide contact details, brand, model, serial number, known history, a description of the fault, the desired work and any deadline. Deliver the equipment clean and complete, and do not send a pressurized cylinder or loose lithium batteries without a specific arrangement.

Bare Dykk confirms receipt and passes the job on to the relevant partner; who carries out the work, any brand authorization, estimate and documentation must be clearly stated.

Where possible, you get an estimate or quote before the work starts. Some faults can only be assessed after disassembly and inspection.

We contact you if the work turns out to be more extensive than expected. The work is carried out by a specialized partner, and documentation is included with the return.

No. Bare Dykk is a certified SUEX service centre at levels S2 and S3 and holds the licence for that work, so the whole of SUEX's prescribed service programme can be carried out here; the work is done for us by Øystein Daniel Wisløff, a SUEX-certified service technician at both levels.

The certification is tied to the level rather than to individual models, and SUEX requires completed e-learning when new models are launched, so the authorisation covers the whole model range. S2 falls due every year or every 100 operating hours – whichever comes first – and S3 every fourth year or every 400 operating hours, with the same intervals for the New VR Series and the Goldfinder. Both are warranty services: under SUEX's 5FY warranty programme these are what extend the warranty from two to up to five years, and skipping a service within its window means the entitlement to the next warranty year lapses.

The prices on our service and workshop page are the workshop's own, taken from their product catalogue with the year stated. They are quoted including VAT, and every type of service includes the necessary parts and service kits unless otherwise specified.

Services the workshop carries out but has not priced in the catalogue are listed as “on request” rather than left out. Prices may be revised annually, so ask us to confirm the current price before you send your equipment.

We have complete and partial rental equipment available by arrangement.

The range may include a drysuit, undergarment, regulator, wing or BCD, cylinders, lead and other accessories.

Selected twinsets, stage cylinders, regulators, DPVs and other technical equipment may be available.

Technical equipment is only rented to divers with relevant certification, experience and an approved setup.

An underwater scooter can be rented by arrangement.

We require relevant training or documented experience. A briefing or check-out session may be necessary before the scooter is used on demanding dives.

We need, among other things:

• Height
• Weight
• Chest measurement
• Waist measurement
• Hip measurement
• Shoe size
• Drysuit experience

The final fit is checked at handover.

Send us:

• Desired dates
• Number of people
• Certification and experience
• Desired activity
• Accommodation needs
• Equipment needs
• Gas needs

We send a specific proposal with a price and clear information about what is included, for example dives, guide, boat, gas, accommodation and any meals.

The booking is binding when this is stated in the offer or booking confirmation and any deposit or payment deadline has been met.

Check the dates, participants, included services and terms before you confirm.

The cancellation rules are stated in the offer and the terms you receive before ordering.

The rules may vary between courses, individual activities, group stays and combined dive programs. We recommend travel and cancellation insurance for stays booked well in advance.

We can change the time, dive site, depth or program when the conditions make this necessary.

If a specific dive cannot be carried out, we normally try to find a suitable alternative within the booked program.

Each participant is responsible for having insurance that covers the planned trip and diving.

Check that the insurance covers the certification level, planned depth, technical diving and any rebreather use.

A booking is confirmed once we have received the deposit: 20 per cent of the total, due within seven days of the booking being made. The balance falls due no later than 30 days before arrival, and bookings made closer to arrival than that are paid in full on confirmation. The deposit is non-refundable, because it holds capacity we cannot sell again, but where capacity allows we will normally move the booking to new dates rather than let it lapse.

The conditions also set out a cancellation scale based on how far ahead of arrival you give written notice, and they cover accommodation, dive packages, guiding, boat diving, courses, hire and gas fills; goods bought in the web shop are covered by separate terms of sale. Capacity is limited, particularly in peak season, so we recommend confirming your dates in writing before you arrange travel, and your written booking confirmation takes precedence over general information on these pages.