Ep 6 All About Liveaboards- Dive Like A Girl Podcast

Is a liveaboard only for experienced divers? Can you book one without a dive buddy? What should you pack? And is it really just eat, sleep, dive, repeat?In this episode of the Dive Like A Girl Podcast, Rachel and Tara are joined by Julie Haakenson for an all-about-liveaboards conversation designed especially for divers considering their first trip.Julie shares how she took her first liveaboard trip as a newer diver and solo female traveler with fewer than 25 dives—and how that experience eventually helped change the direction of her life and led to working in the liveaboard industry herself.We talk about choosing the right boat and destination for your experience level, traveling solo, finding dive buddies, sharing cabins, currents and certification requirements, packing light, bringing vs. renting dive gear, budget vs. luxury boats, gratuities and additional fees, dive and travel insurance, and why arriving early for an international liveaboard is always a good idea.Plus, Rachel and Tara share some of the lessons they've learned from their own liveaboard experiences—including why multiple swimsuits, soft-sided luggage, a hooded towel and a warm boat parka might deserve a spot on your packing list!A huge thank you to Julie for joining us and sharing her liveaboard expertise! 💙All Star Liveaboards: https://allstarliveaboards.com/DAN Dive Accident Insurance: https://apps.dan.org/join-dan/?rc=3267027DAN Dive Trip Insurance: https://www.dan.org/partner/3267027/tripMidwest Mermaids Scuba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestmermaidsscuba/Midwest Mermaids Scuba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwestmermaidsscuba/Midwest Mermaids Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stlmidwestmermaidsKahu Hooded Towels: https://midwestmermaids.myshopify.com/products/kahu-tribe-towel-ponchosSurfFur Parkas: https://midwestmermaids.myshopify.com/products/surffur-the-original-waterparka-dive-parkaDisclaimer: All Star Liveaboards did not sponsor or pay for this episode. Information discussed is deemed accurate as of the recording date and is subject to change. Pricing, fees, itineraries, amenities, requirements, policies and other details vary by operator, vessel, destination and travel date. Please verify current information directly with the applicable provider before booking or traveling.🎧 Follow the Dive Like A Girl Podcast so you don't miss our next episode, and share the show with a dive buddy who needs a little encouragement to book that liveaboard!