Hello,
I have a question on what kind of wetsuit I should get for an 8 day cruise in early to mid-June (snorkeling only - no diving). I tend to get cold quickly. Will 3/2 be enough or should i plan to get a warmer one like 4/3?
Thanks in advance!
K
I don't know what the thickness was of the suit I rented from the ship, but I highly recommend a full length arms and legs for the sun protection. I didn't have to slather on sunscreen for legs and arms.
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133 helpful votes I'm a major warm water wuss and wore a 5 mil full wetsuit, beanie, and booties on my last trip, about the same time period as yours. If you have already have a full suit, take that. It will keep you warmer than a shortie, especially if you can keep your head warm with a beanie.
Thank you! This is very helpful!
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181 helpful votes Like azbuceadora, I am a warm water wuss. go for a 5 mm full suit.
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133 helpful votes Well, I already owned all my gear. I wouldn't run out and buy a 5mil suit just for snorkeling. If the boat offers full suits, those will be adequate. If they only offer shorties, you might be able to luck out on a deal on a full suit at a local dive shop (your hometown, that is); they often offer their used gear at killer deals.
One bit of advice for when you get out of the water: remove the wetsuit immediately, and dry off. The sooner your skin is dry, the sooner you'll start to warm up.
Edited: 27 May 2022, 01:25
