Gifting season is almost upon us! If you are shopping for the keen scuba diver in your life this year, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Aquanauts, we’re proud to stock a huge range of products suitable for both seasoned and beginner divers. From high-quality dive consoles to great diving stocking fillers, we’ve pulled together some of our top picks when it comes to the best gifts for scuba divers in 2024. With all suggestions under £250, this list of diving gifts is sure to include something for everyone.
Orca D710 Torch
RRP £159.95
Every diver needs a reliable torch, and these high-spec lights from OrcaTorch are the perfect gift for both the recreational and advanced diver in your life this year. Available in a range of different colours, the Orca D710 torch is one of the strongest available and features a range of different brightness settings and adaptable charging capabilities. It’s perfect for ensuring they can see amazing marine life on all of their upcoming dives and is sure to stand the test of time thanks to its aircraft-grade, high-strength aluminium construction.
Beaver Equipment Hanger
RRP £10.75
Whether you’re looking for a scuba diving stocking filler or a truly practical present, look no further than the Beaver Equipment Hanger. This robust hanger is a total diving essential and something that is guaranteed to be well-used by the recipient, whether that’s for hanging their BCD or other equipment. It’s a truly robust way to store dive gear, with handy reversible ends to ensure it suits the needs of your loved one.
Scubapro Definition Reg 10 Regulator Bag
RRP £59
Another practical pick on our list of the top 15 gifts for scuba divers in 2024 is this fantastic regulator bag from Scubapro. Designed to make transporting a regulator as easy as it should be, it’s an incredibly compact but durable bag that offers optimum protection for this high-value device. Standout features include a rain-proof YKK zipper for peace of mind, along with a range of different pockets for keeping accessories safely stowed away.
Apeks Lifeline Spools
RRP £88-£132
If you’re shopping for a keen wreck diver, the Apeks Lifeline Spool is a fantastic scuba diving gift. This spool is an upgrade to the original and much-loved Lifeline spool and comes in a range of lengths depending on the desired depth. Choose from 15m, 30m, 45m or 60m - all designed to be highly visible and extremely tough, with a high-grade aluminium shell and textured rims for optimum in-water grip.
Scubapro SMB 210D Nylon
RRP £74
Staying visible in the water is an absolute must and gifting season offers the perfect opportunity to ensure the diver in your life is as safe as they can be on their upcoming adventures! With this in mind, this Scubapro SMB comes highly recommended as one of our best gifts for scuba divers this year. There are two different sizes and both feature multiple inflation options, along with easy attachments for a flashlight to ensure the user stays seen by their dive buddies and other water users.
Cuthero Ceramic Blade Line Cutter
RRP £31.94
When it comes to essential safety equipment, all divers also need a line cutter and this one is the sharpest out there! Able to cleanly slice through almost anything, the Cuthero Ceramic Blade Line Cutter features a ceramic blade and is incredibly versatile, making it a great gift for both scuba divers and those with a range of hobbies such as sailing or climbing. You can choose from black, yellow, pink and blue, all supplied in a handy harness pouch with a spare ceramic blade.
Suunto Zoop Novo Dive Computer
RRP £235
If you want to really wow the diver in your life this Christmas, consider giving the gift of a new dive computer this year! The Suunto Zoop Novo is a fantastic option if you don’t want to go too overboard on your spending, offering all of the functionality a recreational diver needs without breaking the bank. It’s Air, Nitrox, Gauge, Free and Off compatible, with an easy-to-use menu and solid battery life to make dive logging a breeze.
Apeks Wetnotes
RRP £63
Send the message that you care this Christmas with the Apeks Wetnotes. This 23-page reusable and replaceable underwater notebook is a truly practical accessory for scuba divers. With a handy solid graphite pencil attached, blank deco tables and pockets for their compass and cutting devices, it’s the optimum way to communicate underwater with ease.
XS Scuba Multi-Tool
RRP £44
Next up on our list of gifts for scuba divers 2024 is another fantastic stocking filler, the XS Scuba Multi Tool. This brilliant piece of kit is designed to help divers deal with all kinds of situations, featuring eight essential tools all combined in one compact unit. It’s made from premium stainless steel to ensure it stays rust-free for the years to come and will pack down neatly into their dive bag on the go.
Scubapro Sport Bag 105
RRP £205
If the diver in your life is planning a scuba diving holiday, why not surprise them with the ultimate diving bag for travel this Christmas? The Scubapro Sport Bag 105 is a fantastic roller bag, designed to transport dive gear safely. Whether travelling from the car to the boat or moving through the airport to head somewhere more exotic, this great gift for divers features a huge range of functional pockets and different carrying straps for utmost convenience.
Great British Marine Animals Book
RRP £19.99
Buying gifts for scuba divers doesn’t necessarily mean forking out on new diving equipment. For a gift that is a little different this year, check out the Great British Marine Animals Book! This insightful book features a huge range of spectacular underwater photographs, with information about how to identify different species the recipient may encounter on their next dive. It’s signed exclusively for Aquanauts by the author Paul Naylor and offers a fascinating insight into some of the very best marine life in the UK.
Orca D530 Dive Light
RRP £99.95
The Orca D530 dive light is also among our top 15 gifts for scuba divers and a great option if you’d like to give the gift of a dive torch but the D710 doesn’t quite fit the bill. This all-round primary dive light boasts an impressive 1300 lumen output, with a concentrated long beam shot and an 8-degree super focus beam. What we really love about the D530 is that it’s exceptionally easy to use, making it a great gift for those who are relatively new to diving.
Cressi Digi 2 Console
RRP £248.75
For a premium scuba diving gift this Christmas, check out the Cressi Digi 2 Console. It’s an extremely precise and compact alternative to a traditional analog console and provides all of the essential dive information. The battery life is incredible and the console itself is incredibly advanced, able to calculate remaining air to within 1 bar accuracy and remaining dive time to 50 bar.
Suunto SK8 Compass
RRP £70
This advanced dive compass from Suunto is one of the most popular dive compasses we stock at Aquanauts and is sure to be well-received this Christmas. The Suunto SK8 compass features all of the features needed to inspire confidence with navigation, including a wide degree of tilt compensation, easy to grip bezel and a phosphorescent card. Choose from a wrist mount, console mount or bungee mount to suit the preferences of your loved one.
Aquanauts Gift Card
RRP £10-£150
And if you can’t decide what to get but know the theme of your gift has to be diving, look no further than an Aquanauts gift card! Available to buy in a range of values, our gift cards are the ultimate gift for scuba divers in 2024. The recipient can choose exactly what they need from the full range of products at Aquanauts, whether that’s replacements for some of their key diving accessories or an investment towards a brand new BCD. Yours will be delivered by email complete with full instructions on how to redeem - order today and be sure to wow the diver in your life this Christmas.
If you need any more inspiration when it comes to the best gifts for scuba divers this year, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team here at Aquanauts. We can talk you through our wide range of products and help you find the perfect gift for the diver in your life!