Well, it’s that time of the year again folks. Valentine’s Day. Although there’s no beating flowers, perfume, and chocolate, it is a bit old hat. If you are looking for gifts for scuba divers, it may be worth considering something a bit different.
In the past, here at OceanScubaDive, we have featured lots of great gift guides. If you have a significant other that’s interested in one of the most ferocious species of fish, we have gifts for shark lovers.
Whereas if they like mysterious and intriguing cephalopods, we have also featured gifts for people who love octopus.
Ultimate List of Gifts for Your Dive Valentine
For those of you looking for gifts a bit more Valentine’s Day-focused, you’ve come to the right place though as that’s what this latest gift guide is all about. We have tried to appeal to all with our selection with some fun and quirky, some practical and some that are truly romantic.
Let’s get started.
1. Funny Shark Valentine’s Day Shirt, Love at First bite
First up we have this awesome shark-themed tee. Made from cotton and polyester, it features the funny “Love at First Bite” pun. Available in three different colors with a classic and lightweight fit, it is finished with a double-needle sleeve and a bottom hem to help it keep its shape.
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Fun, quirky and practical it may be, but the message of love for your significant other won’t be lost.
2. Valentine’s Day I Love My Girlfriend More Than Diving: Journal
This one’s a little cheeky, but in the end, if you can’t be cheeky with your Valentine, who can you be cheeky with? We love the honesty and humor of the message on the front and we’re sure you will too.
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As well as featuring the funny text on the glossy front cover “I Love My Girlfriend More Than Diving…Yes, She Bought Me This”, this journal is also a fully functioning paperback notebook-style journal with 108 lined pages.
It could be used by the recipient to take notes of their diving plans and future expeditions.
3. SOHOSPARK Maritime Journal
A slightly more demure and more sophisticated notepad/journal is the next gift we have in our guide. Made by SOHOSPARK this is a refillable journal with an incredibly robust and silky-smooth faux leather cover that has a very lustrous feeling and has been padded out for an extra level of classiness, with a maritime theme.
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There’s a compass, anchor, tail fin, boat, telescope, and steering wheel. It is an ideal size and fits A5 pads that can be refilled when you run out.
Meaning the recipient can get many years of use out of it, filling it up with details of their dives and findings. If the person you are buying for is vegan or always looking for more sustainable and animal cruelty-free products, this is ideal.
4. Marine Animal Adoption
How about doing something worthwhile while showing your valentine how much you love them? You could do that by adopting their favorite marine animal. Adopting an animal helps to provide the people out there looking after the glorious sea creatures that inhabit the waters of our planet.
Does your other half love the majestic and docile manatee? Perhaps they are a fan of the closest thing we have to man’s best underwater friend – the dolphin. Or maybe they like the beautifully patterned whale shark or the ferocious but misunderstood great white or the stunning basking shark.
You can adopt either of these animals for your valentine and we are sure the creatures will be as grateful as your loved one.
5. Cape Cod Sea Turtle Bracelet Sterling Silver
Stepping into more traditional gift territory next with this beautiful oxidized sterling silver tribal sea turtle bracelet. This is a genuine and stamped 925 sterling silver piece and comprises of said silver with a little copper to help stabilize it and retain the beautiful shape and design.
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We just love the elegant turtle design and the style band and we’re sure your jewelry and turtle-loving partner will too. Make of it what you will but the Sea Turtle carries sacred symbolism in Native American culture as a representation of Mother Earth and means long life and good health.
Either way, it is a beautiful choice for that special someone in your life.
6. Vadaka Couple Keychain – I Found My Lobster, You’re My Lobster
Sticking with the nautical and marine-themed jewelry gifts for the moment, we have this quirky and cute lobster keychain set. Why lobsters you might ask? Well, when lobsters mate, they mate for life. What could be a better symbol for sharing your undying love for someone special?
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The concept is simple – you both get a keychain, with you keeping the I Found My Lobster half and the recipient taking the You’re My Lobster half. When they are together, they form a heart shape.
Made from top quality stainless steel, it will stand the test of time and comes with a luxurious velvet drawstring pouch, making it a special gift indeed.
7. Scuba Diving Mask
We said we would have some practical gifts on our list and here is one – scuba diving masks. After all, what self-respecting scuba diver does not love getting more equipment.
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Perhaps you know your significant other needs a replacement mask, or you just want to treat them to something a bit more special than they normally use.
Either way, you can’t go wrong with investing in a high-quality scuba diving mask like those we have reviewed here for your other half!
8. WRISTCHIE Sterling Silver Mermaid/Fish Tail Pendant Necklace
Another great piece of jewelry is our next item, in the form of this cute, but subtle mermaid tail fin pendant necklace, with an intricate and beautiful scale design. Made from high-grade official 925 sterling silver, it not only looks good but feels good too.
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It comes with the beautiful message “You are special to me in every way, thank you for being who you are” and is presented in a nice gift box, making it perfect for that woman in your life.
9. Pandora Oceanic Sterling Silver Starfish Charm
Does your valentine have one of the immensely popular charm bracelets from Pandora? Do they have this beautiful frosty mint cubic zirconia and sterling silver oceanic starfish charm? No?
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Then, this might be the best gift to get that special someone. The detail is amazing, considering how small it is.
Pandora-branded charms are designed to last for a very long time and this marine-themed piece is no different. Add to their collection with this memento that will show them how much you love them.
10. Scuba Diving Trip or Liveaboard
What could be better for the keen scuba diver un your life than a trip doing what they love? If you are both scuba diving enthusiasts, you could turn it into a romantic break of excitement and adventure.
Liveaboards and scuba cruises are a great way to enjoy a trip to somewhere far-flung where you can take a dive. Not sure where you might book a trip? Check out some of the most popular and best-ranked trips, cruises and liveaboards available right now.
11. Cat Eye Jewels Men’s Cufflinks Silver Anchors
Something for the smooth, smart and dapper boyfriends and husbands out there, ladies. These anchor stud cufflinks are handmade to give a very personalized, but still sophisticated look and feel.
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Made from a mixture of stainless steel with an attractive rose gold plating, these will look the part whether paired with a more casual shirt or when your man is suited and booted.
12. TankH20 Insulated Scuba Tank Water Bottle
The next gift we must discuss could be correctly categorized as being halfway between a practical gift and a fun one. Diving requires that you are in good shape and health, and if your valentine spends a lot of time running or exercising in other ways, this fun gift is a great way to ensure they are getting enough H20.
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It’s a water bottle painstakingly designed to resemble a scuba tank. Made from food-grade stainless steel, and free from all the nasties like Phthalate and BPA, this is a lightweight and durable gift.
13. Earthabitats Scratch Off Map of the World
Another fun and quirky gift that is also practical too, this scratch-off map of the world is a must for the adventurous scuba diver in your life. It enables the recipient to visually track their various travels around the world and has a staggering amount of detail.
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As well as all country flags in a key to the bottom of the poster, it also features cartographic details and very vibrant colors. The map itself arrives as a blank canvas for the recipient to start scratching away. Not only do you get the poster map, but the package also comes with a plethora of useful tools and accessories.
There’s a handy and comfortable-to-use scratching tool, an eraser to wipe scratch smudges clean off the map and memory stickers so you can keep track of your travel and diving memories. As well as being a great way to chart their progress and experiences, it can also serve as great motivation to continue their adventures.
14. Scuba Dive Computer or Watch
Another practical gift, a dive computer is an essential piece of kit for any real intrepid scuba diver. Whether you know your other half needs a new one or you want to upgrade their existing model, this is a great gift, nonetheless.
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This Valentine’s day gift is perfect if you really want to impress your dive buddy. However, the one word of warning we would offer is that as they can get quite expensive ranging from anywhere from $50 – $2000! You’ll definitely be able to stack up some brownie points with this option!
15. Godinger Whiskey Decanter Globe Set
Does your diving valentine have a taste for whiskey as well as underwater exploration? Why not combine both with this cool whiskey decanter and glasses set? Both the decanter and the glasses are designed in the shape of globes, with etched detailing of the world on them all. Titled to the side and set on a globe holder, the decanter is especially elegant.
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The mahogany-stained tray and holder for the decanter set against the glass perfectly. Each glass has a capacity of 300ml, while the decanter has an 850ml capacity. It has as much ornamental value as it does practical value.
16. Zhongfei Advice from a Shark Decorative Sign
How about something that shares a love of sharks and good advice for living a full and healthy life? This sign entitled Advice from a Shark is perfect.
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With an oceanic blue coloring, it features a shark design and the words “Take a bite out of life. Stay active. Keep moving forward. Have a healthy appetite. Fin for yourself. Live fiercely. Stay sharp! I’m Shark”.
It may not be the biggest romantic gesture in the world, but we love a good positive message and shark design!
17. HOMEACC 2 Shark Wine Glass Goblets
We’ve already got the whiskey lovers covered. What about wine lovers? For those ladies and gentlemen, we present this set of 2 wine glasses with glass sharks that sit inside the actual glass.
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As you drink from it, you will see the shark coming to the surface and if you drink just enough out you can have your own little recreation of Jaws prowling the sea with their fins sticking out.
18. Scuba Diving Bag
Another incredibly practical gift is next in the form of a dive bag. As any diver knows, there is a lot of equipment involved in this great passion we share.
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Why not give your other half what they need to make those trips with all of their gear in tow, with one of these great bags we’ve reviewed.
19. Home Originality Octopus Bronze Finish Key Golder
There’s not a lot else to say about this next item, other than it’s one of the most mystifying and ferocious key holders we’ve ever seen. Perfect for the significant other in your life who is forever losing their keys.
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Made of high-quality resin, it has a tasteful bronze finish.
20. Aurora World Narwhals Always Love You
It wouldn’t be a list of valentine’s day gifts without at least one plushie toy. 9-inches in size, this soft and cuddly narwhal has a heart that says, “Narwhals always Love U”.
N’awwwww… Someone take my money right now.
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