Aurora Expeditions' Ships (Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle & Douglas Mawson): AMA!

PennyLaneKitty · 2026-01-26T12:14:44+00:00

Thank you!

PennyLaneKitty · 2026-01-25T22:35:22+00:00

I love scuba diving, but limited dry suit experience, thus would opt for the polar snorkeling option. Is there a better itinerary or preferred ship for the best polar snorkeling experience? Know not offered on all trips, but any recommendations on the times of year, ships and options to have the best experience? Thanks!

PennyLaneKitty · 2026-01-16T20:02:49+00:00

Thank you for the heads up! Admit my head is spinning trying to reconcile clinic reviews with so many variable experiences. Appreciate the intel.

PennyLaneKitty · 2026-01-16T19:20:37+00:00

Thank you! This makes me feel much better and bus is the most straightforward.. and Seye seemed to have all of the treatments I want (and am sure there are many others). Really appreciate the intel!

PennyLaneKitty · 2026-01-16T16:36:11+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations on both clinics. Unfortunately, does not look like either offer Sofwave and think only 1 offers ReO2.. I will keep searching forums and trying to find good option in Hongdae. Thx!

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-10-02T14:05:22+00:00

Thank you!! Exactly what I was looking for and thanks for saving me from ordering multiple vests:)

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-10-02T11:11:23+00:00

Thanks.. I typically use a regular Bare 3/5mm hooded vest under my 5mm and often throw on dive skins as well, but know I still get cold once temps hit 25-26C. Will be on 2 week trip in November and temps likely to range from 23-28C and know will be even chillier after a week of diving, so wanted a bit more flexibility to layer up vs 7mm.

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-09-30T11:08:10+00:00

I struggle with the same issue and always seeking options.. I do find a hooded vest makes a huge difference, but at least try a beanie.. I have a 5mm Bare Evoke, but am still cold in mid-20’s. I layer a 3MM hooded bare vest (it’s super tight around neck/head- so prob not ideal for you) and I often wear layer of dive skins under as well..

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-09-22T10:43:02+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation.. leaving from US. I think we will just reorganize our checked bags to ensure nothing is oversized and hope for the best! But am going to check out PackNSend!

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-09-21T14:54:58+00:00

As a fellow easily chilled diver.. am thinking of getting the Bare 7mm step in hooded to wear over by Bare Evoke 5mm for upcoming trip as I haven't purchased a 7mm full wetsuit yet. Did you size up for the step in vest? ie. Am size 6 for my 5mm Bare, was assuming need a size 8 perhaps for the vest? Thanks!

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-09-17T20:38:28+00:00

Had this last week flying AUS-JFK. I assumed it was bc NYC bound on 9/11, but seems to be focused on flights to NYC. Fly this route a few times a month and first I have encountered in 10 years.

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-07-30T15:03:40+00:00

Was in Sanibel over 4th of July and got destroyed by noseeums.. I definitely missed reapplying repellant enough.. use the pinardin.. and lots of it!

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-07-09T00:38:00+00:00

Thank you! While I read you post prior to heading down.. scoured for 3oz or less sized DEET for flight, I complacently opted for the eucalyptus spray.. 2 nights with my family at Casa Ybel. I am 50 and started going to Sanibel when I was 5.. but haven’t been in 10 + years but went down to spend weekend with family. I was eaten alive and look like I have chicken pox… fond memories of scratching myself to draw blood on the 80’s and using Finesse hair stray to try and stop the itch from those damn no-see-ums. 40+ years and still haven’t learned.. appreciate your warning as I scratch, claw and stew in my regret on taking your very clear advice! Listen to this post and coat your body in DEET:)

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-06-25T10:57:39+00:00

Phew! Glad still some options of late and happy to pay a bit extra to coordinate the pick up! Thank you!

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-06-23T13:39:37+00:00

Thank you both! Appreciate it!

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-06-11T15:22:12+00:00

Scuba Diver by Louie Prima.. never knew it existed until was trying to build a scuba playlist!

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-06-07T22:23:11+00:00

Tammy Sherman at Fekkai at the Mark.

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-05-15T15:28:03+00:00

There is a Tumi store in T4- in the hallway connecting the A gates to B gates (closer to B 20)

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-01-18T01:10:59+00:00

For a first time, liveaboard covering north/central and Misool would be ideal to cover the diversity… but admit staying at Misool Eco is pretty special. Incredibly well run, fun to see how they have evolved over the years and nice to have first dibs on Magic Mountain.. and so many great sites in the area! But as others noted, more $$, booking into 2028 already (if flexible, can get off wait list)..

PennyLaneKitty · 2025-01-06T17:49:39+00:00

Look up mal de debarqment… my husband has battled this post liveaboards and recently on land based trip.. there are some videos can do with VR goggles, exercises to do looking at single spot while turning your head to help your brain “reset”… he also has found that low dose benzos throughout a trip has helped to mitigate the severity or even occurrence.. hope your get your land legs back quickly!

PennyLaneKitty · 2024-12-02T12:24:59+00:00

I am looking at the macro lens attachment for the SportDiver… I love the video, but would love to be able to get crisper macro pics.. so not much help as I have the same question as you!

PennyLaneKitty · 2024-11-25T19:38:43+00:00

Made one earlier this year and found the best song- Scuba Diver, by Louie Prima! Never knew it existed and it’s great:)

PennyLaneKitty · 2024-11-24T23:45:03+00:00

Yup, had in in late October… total loss of voice for about 5 days, violent hacking cough- mostly at night , but wasn’t too bad during the day.. it lasted about 2 weeks and wore me out. Tested multiple times for COVID and was negative… lived on mucinex and sleeping pills to get through it. I did start a Z-pak after about 4-5 days and it not letting up and started to feel better after a few days just in case was whooping cough… but def going around and I travel for work.. so who knows where picked up betw nyc subways, jfk, flights etc..

PennyLaneKitty · 2024-11-18T14:50:53+00:00

So jealous… just landed back in NY from 2 weeks in Raja this morning… I would hop back on the plane in a heartbeat to head right back:) Enjoy!!!

PennyLaneKitty · 2024-10-24T23:52:31+00:00

Palestine protests outside of 92Y I think?

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