She decided to cage dive with great white sharks off Guadalupe Island, carefully selected a charter company, booked her trip and made the necessary arrangements. As his trip date approaches and his excitement to finally see these incredible predators up close and personal, he begins to plan what he will take with him on his great white shark adventure. Like any other type of trip or vacation, packing the right things and making the right preparations is extremely important for a pleasant experience.

You must have a valid passport to enter Mexico. Although many shark diving charter companies are based in San Diego, due to government regulations, all charter flights to Guadalupe Island must depart from the Mexican port city of Ensenada. So even if the ship initially leaves the United States, you’ll still need your passport. The dive company must include Mexican tourist visas and Guadalupe Island Biosphere permits (the island is an officially protected natural Biosphere) in the cost of the charter. Please double check this as you do not want to be affected by these additional costs during your trip.

Most charter companies do not require traveler’s insurance, but those responsible highly recommend it. You absolutely must have basic travel insurance for things like trip cancellation, medical and medical transportation coverage, especially when traveling out of the country. If you have current health insurance through your job or spouse, check with that company to see what medical and medical transportation coverage (if any) you have in a foreign country. There are fairly cheap comprehensive travel insurance companies that provide free online quotes and are easy to buy.

The tourist season for the great white shark in Guadalupe Island is during the fall months, mainly from August to October. It is important to consider the weather and climate when packing clothes. The temperature can change significantly throughout the day, with mornings and evenings in the mid-60s Fahrenheit range, but by noon the thermometer can read as high as 90s! The best way to prepare for these variations is to dress in comfortable layers. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a brimmed hat to protect yourself from the sun while spending time on the boat deck, as the effects of the sun can be intensified by reflections off the water. The sea breeze can pick up from time to time, so it’s a good idea to bring a windbreaker or long-sleeved shirt. The waters you’ll be diving in around the island can be anywhere from 64 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and wetsuits are often provided by charter companies. If you choose to bring your own, it should ideally be between 5mm and 7mm thick. The only piece of diving equipment that the charter company cannot provide is a mask. Since it is so important that the mask fits your face perfectly, it is best to buy and bring your own. Reputable charter companies provide specific packing information and information about what is included on charter flights (such as diving gear, food, visas, camera use, etc.) and will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have. have.

You will ride the boat for most of the day to Guadalupe Island and on your return trip. Good charter boats are built with passenger stability and comfort in mind, but if you know you know or suspect you may be sensitive to motion sickness, it’s a very good idea to bring motion sickness pills (they make less sleepy versions ). ). It is important to know that although the pills help prevent motion sickness, they have no effect if you are already experiencing ill effects and should be taken before the boat starts moving. While most charter companies do most of the traveling at night while guests are sleeping, you’ll want to bring books or music to keep you busy. You’re sure to meet lots of interesting people who share your sense of adventure, and making new friends makes travel time fly by!