Do I need to be able to swim in order
to take part in Snorkeling?
Yes, you do. Even though the dry
suits are very buoyant and keep you afloat, we have made it a prerequisite for
our snorkelers to be able to swim and feel comfortable in water. This is for
your own safety and comfort, as well as the guides' and the rest of the snorkeling
group's safety and comfort.
I use glasses, is that a problem?
You cannot wear glasses underneath
the dive mask! If you have bad eyesight you need to bring your own prescription
dive either mask or lens inserts with your own matching dive mask. There are
opticians in Labuan Bajo that you would be able to purchase contact lenses
with. However, that needs to be at least a day in forehand.
Do you offer photos of this Snorkeling
Tour?
If you would like to get high
resolution under water photos of your Snorkeling Tour, please let your guides
know when you meet them. You can then purchase the photos from your guide after
the tour. These pictures are a great souvenir of this extraordinary adventure.
Please be aware that we cannot always guarantee the photo service. Unfortunately,
cameras can malfunction and sometimes the guide has other priorities than
taking photos.
What dive/snorkel equipment do you
use?
Please read details about our dive
equipment on our equipment website.
Are the dry suits very tight /
uncomfortable?
We use top quality equipment for
our Snorkeling and Scuba Diving tours. The dry suits only do a certain amount
of dives / time before they are sold and replaced by new ones. This ensures
that our guests will always dive/snorkel in top-notch dry suits frequently
tested, serviced, or replaced. However, it is of high importance to provide us
with your correct size, so we can make sure to bring the best fit for you. If
we receive an incorrect size, the guest will receive and incorrect dry suit
fit. We assure you that your size information as well as all other personal
information stays confidential with us. We also want to point out that if you
are sensitive to having something tight around your neck and/or wrists you
might feel uncomfortable in a dry suit. It goes with the territory to have a
well sealing neoprene neck seal and rubber wrist seals in order to stay dry.
Is food included on this tour?
We offer light snacks such as
cookies and hot chocolate to warm up after getting out of the water, but this
tour does not otherwise include food. However, we do stop at a service station
in Labuan Bajo where you are able to purchase something more substantial.
Will I get wet when diving or snorkeling?
When diving or snorkeling in a dry
suit, you will generally keep dry and warm. We use BARE dry suits and
undergarments of the highest quality and have over 50 of them in all standard
and non-standard sizes. Our rental dry suits do only a certain amount of dives
before they are sold and replaced with new suits. They are inspected after
every tour to assure a minimum of possible failure. However, dry suits are
often custom-made to fit each individual. This is especially the case with
regard to the wrist and neck seals sizes. Even though we do our very best to
prevent it, in rare occasions it does happen that someone gets wet.
Do you pick me up at my hotel or do
I need to come to a pick up point?
Yes, we will pick you up at your
hotel in Labuan Bajo. Transportation is included in the price of the Diving
Komodo Day Tour. If you stay outside Labuan Bajo, you need to arrange your own
transport into Labuan Bajo, preferably the public Angkot or Ojek, where we can
fetch you. You can also meet us in Labuan Bajo harbor if you have your own
transport.
What clothes do I need to bring on
a multiple day tour?
Appropriate clothes. In Indonesia,
you need to be ready for the whole range of weather, certainly bring warm
clothes and something for when it rains. Don´t forget your hiking shoes and
long underwear plus thick wool socks.
