A dive computer is a lavish gift that every diver will greatly appreciate. A dive watch is an imprtant tool for keeping track of dive time, depth, and if you connect it to your scuba tank, than your air consumption as well.

There are lots of dive watches on the market, so if your diver doesn’t already have one, a beginner model is great for introducing this extremely useful piece of safety equipment to their kit. A solid dive watch blends practicality with efficiency,  making it a thoughtful and long-lasting gift that’ll accompany your diver on many underwater adventures.

This Mares Puck Pro+ model is easy to understand and operate making it a great choice for beginner divers and intermediate divers looking to upgrade their equipment.

Price: $175.00USD AMAZON

For the diver who loves to document their underwater adventures, a dive logbook makes an excellent gift. A dive trip log helps track details of each dive, like location, depth, time, and marine life spotted. There are both physical and digital options available, with waterproof versions being particularly handy for jotting down notes immediately after surfacing.

Many divers enjoy looking back on their logs to reminisce about past dives and track their progress over time. Choose one with space for notes and photos, or even a digital logbook that syncs with dive computers for seamless data transfer.

ScubaPro’s logbook comes with waterproof paper to prtect. itfrom wet hands and soggy conditions.

Price: $21.99USD AMAZON

After a long day of diving, a changing towel is the perfect companion for quick and private changes. These oversized, hooded towels allow divers to change out of their wetsuits while keeping cozy and covered.

Look for one made from absorbent, quick-drying material that’ll make post-dive transitions smoother. These towels come in various fun colors and patterns, making them a stylish and practical gift.

Price: $23.99USD AMAZON

A quick-drying beach towel is an essential item for any diver or beach lover, and it makes a thoughtful and practical gift. These towels are designed to dry much faster than regular cotton towels, making them perfect for busy dive days, beach trips, or boating adventures when you’re constantly in and out of the water.

Price: $32.99USD AMAZON

Polarized sunglasses are a must for any diver or ocean lover, helping protect their eyes from the sun’s glare on the water. Polarized lenses reduce glare and improve visibility, making them perfect for spotting marine life from the surface or simply relaxing on the boat after a dive. Look for durable, high-quality sunglasses with UV protection and lightweight frames for all-day comfort.

These Konnelly floating sunglasses are not only polarized but have additional coating on the lenses to protect from saltwater corrosion, and do not have any nose pieces that so often get tangled in hair. They will also float when they inevitably fall in the water!

Price: $23.99USD AMAZON

Dive skin sometimes called a rash guard, Waterlust’s dive skins are the thinnest suits made of recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles and are made for hot climates that will protect your diver from the sun and any stinging creatures in the water like jellyfish, while still keeping them cool above the waves.

Look for eco-friendly brands that use recycled materials and cute patterns like whale shark print. These can be worn in other water activities like swimming and snorkeling, so they a great multi-purpose gift.

Price: $159.00USD WATERLUST

A good dive mask is crucial for clear underwater vision, and gifting a high-quality one can make all the difference. Look for masks with tempered glass, a comfortable silicone skirt, and an adjustable strap to ensure a snug fit. Head here to see the list of our 10 favorite scuba masks for women found on Amazon.

For an extra special touch, consider gifting a mask strap. These straps come in a range of fun patterns and colors, and not only add personality to the mask but also help prevent tangling in hair—especially important for long-haired divers.

These Xuhal Neoprene Mask Straps comes in a four pack with different colors and a velcro back for ease of removal. 

Price: $11.99USD for Four Pack AMAZON

Perfect for the long-haired divers! One hair tie is all you need to keep your long locks in place in the wind, water, or wherever adventure takes you. Rip Tie hair ties wrap around all hair types for a perfectly snug, well-contained fit that won’t allow your hair to develop knots or get damaged. Grab a tie (or two) for your favorite activities, like swimming and scuba diving.

Price: $30.00USD for 3-Pack RIP-TIE

Bangs and stray hairs will almost always disrupt your field of vision while diving. These Waterlust headbands are made from spare bits of fabric from their eco-friendly recycled fabric, and will keep every stray strand in place.

Price: $6.00USD WATERLUST

Protect those strands during AND after the dive! This is a great combinatiob gift to go with a Rip-Tie hair tie, or the Waterlust headband. Sun Bum is a favorite with the swim, surf, and scuba girls. Their vegan formula smells amazing and this concentrated hair conditioning mask is made to nourish dry, damaged, and over-processed hair—leaving our locks softer, smoother and easier to manage.

Price: $16.99USD AMAZON

Hydration is key when spending a day out on the water. High-quality, insulated water bottles keep drinks cool all day long and are a practical gift that any scuba diver will appreciate. Opt for one that’s durable, leak-proof, and easy to carry.

Price: $35.00USD AMAZON

These replace traditional fin straps with a sturdy spring, making it easier to put on and take off fins without adjusting the fit each time. These Scuba Choice Straps fit and are easily installed on any fin type, and have quick-release buckles for easy adjustment.

Price: $33.99USD AMAZON

For divers who want to capture their ocean adventures, waterproof phone cases are a must-have. Many cases now allow divers to take photos and videos underwater, turning their phones into underwater cameras. Be sure to choose one that’s specifically designed for underwater use and provides full protection.

Skip the choices from shady sellers. Sea Frog is the brand I use for my full digital camera underwater housing and after four years, it still works perfectly. This housing is tested to 40m/130Ft meaning it will work in shallow snorkeling all the way down to advanced deep diving situations.

Price: $119.00USD AMAZON

Whether you’re hopping on a boat, lounging on the beach, or carrying gear to and from a dive site, a reliable dry bag will keep all your valuables safe and dry. These bags are designed to protect important items like phones, cameras, wallets, and clothing from water, sand, and even salt spray. This is a very useful gift that they’ll use for years on any trip near the water.

The Earthpak dry bags are lightweight, easy to store, and a lifesaver for keeping belongings dry on any diving or boating adventure. Plus, they can double as a beach bag for days spent by the shore! It’s a versatile gift that every diver will appreciate.

Price: $33.99USD AMAZON

A little more specific than a dry bag, a dive bag is the perfect gift for someone who travels the world to go diving, and needs to organize their scuba gear. Look for one with separate compartments for wet and dry gear, as well as durable, water-resistant material. A dive bag with mesh panels allows the gear to air dry after a dive, which is an added bonus.

Price: $59.95USD AMAZON

For the diver who loves to document every underwater moment, a GoPro cameras are the ultimate gift. Compact, durable, and waterproof, the GoPro allows divers to capture stunning photos and videos of marine life. Look for models that offer 4K video, image stabilization, and great low-light performance for capturing the ocean’s magic.

GoPro now offers a kit with the Hero 12 and tons of accessories for multi-wear combinations. Perfect for someone new to underwater cameras. 

Price: $399.99USD AMAZON

A scuba tank carrying strap is a small but mighty addition to a diver’s kit, offering both convenience and comfort. It’s a practical gift that any diver will appreciate, especially if they dive frequently and have to move their tanks on their own. (If they only dive with guided dive boats, skip this gift. Dive operators will handle carrying tanks).

Scuba tanks can be quite cumbersome, especially when lugging them from the car to the boat or dive site. A carrying strap simplifies this process, providing a more comfortable and ergonomic way to handle the weight.

Price: $16.98USD AMAZON

A dive light is an essential piece of equipment, especially for night dives or exploring darker underwater environments like caves or shipwrecks. A compact, high-powered dive light with adjustable brightness is a great addition to any diver’s kit.

This PFSN scuba dive lights are recommended by advanced certified night dive instructors and are ideal for technical diving, deep sea diving, caiving, snorkeling and spearfishing. This dive light outputs a powerful 3000 lumens of light allowing you to see clearly up to an impressive 400 meter distance, offers a 20hr battery life, and is tested to 150m/492ft, well beyond any recreational divers needs. 

Price: $35.98USD AMAZON

A reef-safe sunscreen stick is a perfect stocking stuffer for divers who care about protecting the ocean. Unlike traditional sunscreens, reef-safe formulas don’t harm marine ecosystems, and a stick format is easy to apply without getting messy, and won’t drip into eyes behind an eyemask.

I love Attitude’s SUNLY stick. It’s a mineral sunscreen that’s EWG-approved (the best optionfor the enviroment!) It also has plastic-free packaging and a vegan formula.

Price: $20.27USD AMAZON

For divers who love to learn, a fish identification book or coral ID bookis a great gift. These handy guides help divers identify the marine life they see on their dives.

This fish ID book covers reef fish in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and South Florida. If your diver is going on farther international travels, there are plenty of books that cover different regions like Indonesia or Baja.

Price: $16.78USD AMAZON

I have this dive book on my own coffee table! My diver friends LOVE to flip through and we’ve spent hours reading and planning our future dives.

This National Geographic 100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Underwater is an incredible book that goes into details the conditions of each dives, what to see and includes beautiful photographs of each. 

Price: $35.93USD AMAZON

For a practical and thoughtful gift, consider gifting diving insurance. Divers Alert Network (DAN) offers comprehensive coverage for diving accidents and emergencies, providing peace of mind for divers on their adventures, and it’s extremely affordable for 1-year of coverage. If you’re a little nervous about your loved one scuba diving, this is one of the best gifts to also give you peace of mind.

Price: Starts at $40USD for Individual DAN Membership

If your diver spends a lot of time with other divers on liveaboards or in large dive groups, they know quickly finding their gear can be a challenge when they all look the same. Help them quickly identify their gear on the boat, and assist their dive buddy in identifying them underwater when masks and regulators are blocking everyone’s faces.

Price: $27.00USD AMAZON

Divers will love this drawn illustrated wall map. Locates over 500 dive spots and areas across the world and includes information about the type of dive and underwater features.

Get inspired for future trips, track your travels or simply marvel at the beautiful world of diving. Start their bucket-list dreaming and planning! Paper is silk coated, acid free, writable with a dry-erase marker.

Price: $59.95USD AMAZON

An LED scuba dive lamp is perfect for creating an ocean-inspired ambiance in a diver’s home. This lamp mimics the look of marine life and waves, adding a touch of the ocean to any room. It’s a fun, decorative gift that will remind them of their love for the sea.

Price: $54.00USD AMAZON