Hey! Starting to work on my packing list and I have some questions.
Are any toiletries provided on the boat (soap?) or should we plan on bringing everything?
They have shampoo, body wash and conditioner, usually bug spray on the boat for when at the dock as you don't need it at sea and usually sunscreen. We also have info on this in our Packing tips in the TRIP PM.
Are gloves allowed?
No. Most is a marine park so gloves are not allowed. IF you have a medical condition and must wear gloves to keep the sun off your hands...simply cut the finger tips off and you'll be 'technically legal'.
I notice they suggest packing mask, regs, and dive computer in carryon in case of delayed luggage. Would they be able to provide everything else if that happened last- minute? What should we do if we arrive and our luggage doesn't?
I would also include at least one swimsuit and one chg of clothes in your carry on if you can plus meds. The rest you can borrow from other gals on the trip. The boat will have other gear but the personal gear such as mask, computer etc is hardest to replace.
If your bags do not arrive find out when the next flight from the same departure city will arrive. Let me know and you and I will let the boat know and we will see if it arrives the next day. Sometimes we can make arrangements for delayed luggage to get to the boat. USUALLY it is best to arrive a day early to avoid this. FORTUNATELY luggage usually arrives ok to PLS.
They also recommended bringing a repair kit. I always have a few extra o-rings and silicone grease, but should I plan on bringing tools as well?
The boat will have basic repairs so I would not worry about that. If you have a special tool for a camera or your computer then bring that but the boat should have most of what you need.
What kind of jacket/boat coat do you recommend? Would a Surf-Fur be overkill?
Whatever will keep the wind off you or keep you warm. I FREEZE so I bring a warmer coat. The air temps will be in the 80's but every person is different.
Any other things people tend to forget, or things people bring that they shouldn't?
See the packing tips in the TRIP PM.
Also, my flight was just changed; instead of arriving in Provo at 8pm, I'm now landing at 10:11pm. Asking here because I might not be the only one. Is this going to be a problem in terms of getting to the boat, boarding, leaving on time?
We will wait for you. YOU NEED TO REVISE YOUR FORM YOU SENT THE BOAT AND LET THEM KNOW YOUR NEW FLIGHT TIME IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY OR SEND AN EMAIL TO info@explorerventures.com with the T&C Jan 1118 2020 charter FLIGHT CHANGES in the email title. Then let them know and copy us as well. They will advise if there are any issues with the new arrival time.
Thanks!
My pleasure.