Holiday Scuba Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for Divers
Struggling to find the perfect gift for your dive friends? We have the same dilemma here at Scuba Diving Magazine. We decided to compile a collection of fun stocking-stuffers and lovely gifts that are perfect for scuba divers. Why not add a subscription to the magazine? All you have to do is click on the orange SUBSCRIBE link on our home page. Have a merry holiday season, from all of us!
Patrick M. Rose, Save the Manatee Club
What's a more thoughtful gift than a manatee adoption from Save The Manatee Club? We're Florida divers here at Scuba Diving magazine, so we're big fans of this program. The Sunshine State's manatees can be adopted online at savethemanatees.org, or by calling the Club at 1-800-432-5646. Funds from the adoption program go toward manatee conservation and aquatic ecosystem protection programs for these marine mammals. The annual manatee adoption cost is $25, which includes a full-color photo, biography, membership handbook and a subscription to the Club's newsletters. Gift adoptions are sent with a personalized holiday message. Won't you help one of these gentle giants? Contact the Save the Manatee Club (500 N. Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751) by calling 1-800-432-5646. Visit the website at www.savethemanatee.org/adoptees to check out the manatees available for adoption.
Courtesy Pat Andrews, PSA Custom Creations
Looking for a diving tank lamp? Pat Andrews from PSA Custom Creations takes orders on diving-related art. Check out his website at http://www.psacustomcreations.com/ and if you find something that isn't being sold on his Etsy site, contact him at psacustomcreations@yahoo.com
Courtesy Pat Andrews, PSA Custom Creations
Pat Andrews from PSA Custom Creations makes custom-engraved scuba tanks, as well as other diving-related things such as cigarette ashtrays and scuba tank ring art. These transformed tanks can be purchased at his Etsy shop or on his website. This particular engraved tank can be purchased at his Etsy shop for $250. Prices for Andews' other diving-related art range from $25 to $250.
Courtesy InsomniacArts
Show your love of diving with this fun iPhone case from InsomniacArts! The case features a Diver Down flag with a distressed texture. It's designed to fit iPhone 4 and 4S models and costs $15.99. Check out InsomniacArts's Etsy page to order, or go to the website at www.insomniacarts.com.
Courtesy KidsRockClothing
A fun gift for new parents who are divers: a onesie for their future diver! This one-piece bodysuit from KidsRockClothing on Etsy costs $9.99. It's adorable.
Courtesy Lorraine, Dolphin Moon Creations
This scuba fin necklace comes with a hand-stamped initial pendant and a Swarovski crystal birthstone dangle. You can find it at Lorraine's Dolphin Moon Creations Etsy shop; it costs $36 — it's the gift that says, "You're my favorite dive buddy."
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The VialsForMiles creator of this handmade Scuba Vial Necklace was inspired by what we divers see off the coast of Monterey, California — Inside is a little piece of kelp and sand. This little piece of fun is adorned with fin and mask silver charms. Available at etsy.com for $13.95.
Courtesy Badali Jewelry Specialties
This scuba diver necklace pendant can be ordered from www.badalijewelry.com for $29.99. The jewelers have an entire section on their website dedicated to scuba diving jewelry — check it out!
Courtesy Yellow Cake Crafts
Yellow Cake Crafts has the perfect gift for all your cat-loving, scuba-diving friends. Yellow Cake explains: Jacques Chatsteau is a scuba-diving cat who loves exploring the oceans! He charts his travels and discoveries in journals that have been published to worldwide acclaim; schools and educational programs have been established in his name; he invented the Scub-Cat that allows his fellow felines to venture underwater without getting their beautiful coats wet! And to think — it all began with his favorite pastime, a simple hobby, really — collecting starfish, which he continues to this day. He has his own notepad and print, which is an 8.5-inch x 11-inch sheet of Ilford Galerie professional inkjet range smooth pearl paper; image measures approximately 5 inches by 6.65 inches with a white border all around. You can even get a snorkeling cat card for $3.50 to go with your scuba gifts this holiday season.
Courtesy Old Trading Post
Old Trading Post on Etsy has a made-to-order, hand-drawn scuba diver wallet for $30 — it's perfect for a diver who is passionate about the sport and, of course, for holding his or her C-card.
Courtesy Benjamin Paparella, Lets Keep Calm
Lets Keep Calm on Etsy has "Keep Calm and Scuba On" prints for sale. Each print costs $10, and divers can choose a texture (vintage paper, burlap, weathered or solid color) as well as a background and icon color (weather and solid-color textures only). Divers who purchase three prints get a fourth print free!
Courtesy Chris Love, Love Etching
Love Etching has etched-glass beer mugs for all the scuba diving instructors and divemasters in your life! Each mug costs $19.75 and are dishwasher safe. Love Etching ships only within Canada and to the United States.
Struggling to find the perfect gift for your dive friends? We have the same dilemma here at Scuba Diving Magazine. We decided to compile a collection of fun stocking-stuffers and lovely gifts that are perfect for scuba divers. Why not add a subscription to the magazine? All you have to do is click on the orange SUBSCRIBE link on our home page. Have a merry holiday season, from all of us!