So… it’s that time of year again and you’re stuck with what to buy your buddy! So you think, what does every scuba diver hope to receive as a present? Well… That’s easy, Scuba diver gifts of course! In most cases, it’s probably a dive holiday! But, if that gift, in particular, is a little above your current pay grade, don’t worry! Here at Ocean Scuba Dive, we have got you covered!
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If you are looking for the best gifts for scuba divers, great presents for your dive buddy or simply just a present for someone who loves the ocean, this list of the best scuba diving gifts will have just the thing. I have added in some old and new favorites for all those ocean lovers, along with a mixture of items to suit everyone’s budget to really help you find the best scuba diver gift there is!
Happy shopping!
The Ultimate List of Gifts for Scuba Divers
1. Cressi Waterproof Dry Bag
A perfect gift for any ocean lover.
Take a look at this Cressi dry bag designed for boating and all water sports. It’s an all-purpose waterproof bag, for reliable protection for scuba gear.
Cressi Dry Bag
2. Scubapro Spectra Dive Mask
A great scuba diver gift for anyone dive enthusiast.
If you have a higher budget, why not look at taking your recipient to get a new scuba dive mask. A brand new scuba diving mask might just be the perfect treat for them! With new styles and all kinds of brands to choose from you can be sure together you can find the best scuba diving mask for your budget. Check out this top-level dive mask from ScubaPro, an excellent choice of scuba diving gift for any diver. Or for more options check out our Top 10 Best Dive Mask Reviews.
ScubaPro Dive Mask
3, Mares Abyss 52 Scuba Diving Regulator
A great scuba diver gift for someone looking to upgrade their dive gear.
Maybe your dive buddy is looking for a new dive regulator? The Mares Abyss 52 Scuba Regulator is included in our Best Dive Regulators reviews and we love it! Again, it sits around the higher price budget, but you can be certain that your Scuba enthusiast will love it!
4. Suunto Eon Steel Dive Computer
The ultimate scuba diver gift for the experienced diver.
For the big spenders, or you people that really want to make someone happy!!… Invest in a dive computer for your buddy! An essential, and a potentially life-saving piece of dive gear! Save them having to rent their next dive computer from a shop and get them the latest piece of tech! This Suunto Eon Steel dive computer has everything they need and more! For some lower price options check out our list of best dive computers.
Suunto Eon Steel dive computer
5. Scuba Diving Log Binder
The best scuba diver gift idea for a new diver.
Plan ahead of their scuba course buy getting them some scuba accessories. Once they are qualified they will need somewhere to store their log books and certificate cards. This scuba diving binder, complete with refills and a dry tech bag is the perfect scuba diving gift for a beginner.
Scuba binder with dry tech bag
6. Scratch off the World Map
An ideal scuba diver gift idea for people who love to travel.
Having already experienced the thrills of exploring the underwater world, certified divers will know that there is so much more to discover. Help your scuba diver improve their skills by treating them to another PADI dive course, making a great scuba diver gift. If they like to travel, why not get this super cool scuba diving gift idea, a scratch off the world map. Every country they scuba dive in, they can scratch off on this map to discover as many places as possible. Cool huh?!
Scratch of the world map
7. GoPro The Handler Floating Hand Grip
The perfect scuba diving gift for photography lovers.
If you have ever noticed that diver friend who shares underwater photos or videos, they might love something photography related. If they haven’t already, why not treat them to a Digital Underwater Photography Course? Or maybe a new GoPro camera? If they already have one of these they might like a floating grip handle for it. This will keep their GoPro afloat better than ever before so they can shoot in and around of the water worry-free. The bright orange cap piece is easy to spot if it ever drops it in the water.
GoPro Floating handle
8. Evolution of Man Funny Scuba Diving T-Shirt
A great conversation starter for any scuba diver.
One of the best things about being a scuba diver is telling people that you’re a scuba diver. Why not help get that conversation started with a unique piece of clothing to highlight this awesome hobby? Whether this is a really cool t-shirt or some nice ocean themed jewelry we have a great selection of gifts for divers right here. Take a look!
This awesome Evolution of Man Funny Scuba Diving T-Shirt is a great scuba gift for anyone wanting to show off their hobby. It comes in men, women and children’s design. A great choice of gift for all ages.
Evolution Scuba T-Shirt
9. Diver Flag Cufflinks
Show of your dive skills at your next formal event.
These cufflinks make a great scuba diving gift for any diver. They are divers flag cufflinks in red with the diagonal white stripe, ideal for anyone wanting to show off their hobby even at special events!
Scuba diving cufflinks
10. Mermaid Tail Blanket
Perfect for cold winter nights or even fancy dress.
Have you ever dreamed of being a mermaid like Ariel when you were a kid? Seriously, who wouldn’t want to be able to be adorable and comfortable at the same time? Imagine your little scuba enthusiast in this mermaid tail blanket, not only will they feel cozy and warm, they will look a goddess from the sea too!
Mermaid blanket
11. Air Swimmers Flying Shark
An awesome gift idea for parties.
Having a party and want to really show off? This remote – controlled Air Swimmers Flying Shark “swims” effortlessly through the air and is so cool. Its the best scuba diving gift for ages 8 and up! It’s a helium-filled Great White Shark balloon that you can maneuver through the air via remote control. It swims from room to room with lifelike shark movements. A great gift for all young divers and shark lovers!
Air swimmer shark
12. You’re My Lobster Friends Mug
The best diver gift for Friends fans!
Let’s face it, us divers are happiest when under the water. But we all know that we can’t dive 24/7, unfortunately. So why not help your diver friend or relative bring their love for scuba back home with them with a great scuba diving gift like this awesome you’re my lobster mug from Friends.
You’re My Lobster Friends Mug
13. Shark Fin Ice Tray
An awesome scuba diver gift idea for the kitchen.
Planning a party, or even just having a bbq? This fun Shark Fin Ice Tray mold will go down a blast in your drinks! It’s a great way to show your friends and family how cool sharks really are!
Shark fin ice tray
14. Rittle Whale Shark Mini Wireless Speaker
A perfect gift idea for kids.
Scuba divers are often shark lovers. Let’s face it, they are the spokespeople for sharks. I love sharks. I mean I tell people all the time that the ocean gets its saltiness from misunderstood sharks tears. Anywho… I for one would not complain if I was to end up with a pair of I Love Sharks socks or a shark stapler as a present, they make great gifts for scuba diver!
Take a look at this Rittle Whale Shark Cute Mini Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. An ideal gift for any whale shark lover. This mini Bluetooth wireless speaker packs an impressive, powerful, rich, clear, room-filling Sound with a 3W audio driver!
Rittle Whale Shark Mini Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
15. Big Shark Print Canvas
An awesome gift idea for shark lovers.
For other divers who may have a little more mature sensibility, I really love this Big Sharks Print canvas. It would love great in shark lovers home! And visitors could admire this piece of art too!
Shark Canvas
16. Couple Whale Keychain
A cute gift for someone special in your life, who loves whales as much as you.
Maybe the recipient of your scuba diving gift prefers whales or Dolphins? I mean, that’s another thing that all of us scuba divers love about the ocean! This Couple Whale Keychain is super cute and it makes the perfect whale gift. Simply add your keys to them or attach them to your handbag. Keep one for yourself and pass the other one on for that special touch!
Whale pair keychain gift
17. Narwhal USB Powered Footwarmers
The best gift idea for any Narwhal lover!
These adorable Narwhal USB powered footwarmers are a whale lovers dream! With cute smiling eyes and rosy cheeks, they will just remind you it’s going to be a wonderfully comfy day. With their cute Kawaii design, anyone who receives these as a gift will be showing them off to everyone they know!
Smoko Adorable Narwhal Slippers
18. Pealra Whale Shark Bag
A practical, yet awesome, gift for children who love Whale Sharks!
Scuba diving often requires an element of travel, and with that, most scuba divers love to see different parts of the world. So why not incorporate travel into their scuba diving gift! Every traveler needs a water bottle and this Eat Sleep Dive bottle is great to add to their cool scuba gear! And every traveler needs a travel bag, and this one has a whale shark on it! Enough said.
Whale shark bag
19. Give the Gift of Giving
The best scuba diving gift of all.
The gift of giving. Forget all the materialistic stuff, why not make that special someone’s day by adopting their favorite marine animal or making a donation in their name. There are even gifts that you can buy that help give back to our oceans or contribute to conversation. The 4Ocean bracelet, Sandcloud Towel and even the Lone Turtle Charm are just a few to name. Check out some of the amazing things you can do today on our Project Ocean Page.
20. Amazon.com eGift Card
Treat them, to treat themselves!
If any of our gift ideas do not appeal to you, and you are still deciding what to get your dive buddy or scuba friend, don’t worry. When all else fails, and you are stuck for ideas, treat them to treat themselves – with a gift card.
Buying Guide for the Best Gifts for Scuba Divers
Start with Your Local Dive Shop
If you are buying a scuba diving gift for an already certified scuba diver, there is a good chance that they might be known at their local dive shop. Why not take a trip down there to ask if they know the person in question and if they have noticed anything he/she may have had their eye on in the shop. It is a great way to find out exactly what diver gift to get and also to support your local community!
Within the world of diving, there are scuba accessories that every diver needs and then there are the really cool scuba gifts that we all want! Staff members within the dive shop would be able to help you assemble a scuba gifts set of the necessities. This could include defog, o-rings, a gear marking pen, mask strap or even a scuba diver decal.
Scuba Diving Experiences & Courses
For Beginners
If your scuba diver gift is for someone that loves the idea of scuba diving but hasn’t yet had the chance to try it, the best scuba diving gift would be a dive experience. Some divers would actually prefer a scuba diver gift experience given the choice over other things. I understand that. For these type of people, ask your local diver center if they offer private classes or what dive excursions they have available.
Ask your local dive center if they offer any gift cards or vouchers for dive courses or Discover Scuba Diving pool sessions. This will allow your special someone to Dive In and get their passion for the underwater world started, which is ultimately the best scuba diving gift.
If you’re the adventurous uncle or auntie who wants to share your love for everything scuba but your niece or nephew are a little too young for a Bubblemaker Experience, why not treat them to a scuba diver gift that is something ocean related to helping get their interests peaked?
For Advanced Divers
Good scuba divers are constantly learning. Why not treat your advanced diver to their next certification? Or even a specialty course? Advanced scuba divers are always looking for the next best thing. Whether this is the best dive location or the newest dive computer. Whatever your budget, there will be something scuba related that they would love to receive as a scuba gift!
If you have a holiday coming up or just know that the person you are buying for has always wanted to do a diving certification then this is the perfect gift for them! Why not surprise them with a scuba diver gift experience. PADI offers an array of online eLearning courses all the way up to Divemaster or Instructor. Gift passes can be customized and redeemed at any PADI® Dive Center or Resort worldwide.
We really hope that Ocean Scuba Dive has helped you find that perfect scuba diving gift. happy shopping and of course, happy diving!
6 comments
What an awesome list of gifts for scuba divers! Thanks for sharing.
How cute are the Narwhal footwarmers!? My sister will love these!
Some great secret Santa ideas here! My co-worker is a scuba diver so he’s getting a shark air swimmer for the office!! A great scuba gift idea!
This list of gifts for scuba divers is great. I will be sure to show my wife! I’ve had my eye on a new dive computer for a while now
I have always wanted to try scuba diving, maybe I will treat myself and my boyfriend to a discover scuba diving course this Christmas!
I love this post. My hubby/buddy is an avid diver and I never know what the best scuba gift is to get him! Not being a scuba diver myself, this is always a struggle for me! So thanks for the list!