Carry on dive fins or rent?

[Denise L]

Aloha,

I don't really want to check a bag, but I like my dive fins and want to bring them. Has anyone ever carried on their dive fins to Maui on Hawaiian Airlines? I am in first class, if that makes a difference. I would have a small rolling bag and backpack. If this won't work, can someone recommend a place to rent dive fins for a week? Thank you.

 

[DeniseM]

You can carry them on if they will fit in the maximum size carry-on bag or back pack, but if you have a 3rd carry-on for the fins, they may stop you at the gate. It's far easier to rent. Snorkel Bobs and Boss Frogs.

 

[Denise L]

Thanks, Denise

 

[geist1223]

While I might rent fins (though they are never as good as mine) I always take my own snorkel and Mask (vision corrected). I always fit the Mask and snorkel in my carry on Back Pack along with a swim suit and at least 1 complete change of clothes.

 

[beachlynn]

Aloha,

I don't really want to check a bag, but I like my dive fins and want to bring them. Has anyone ever carried on their dive fins to Maui on Hawaiian Airlines? I am in first class, if that makes a difference. I would have a small rolling bag and backpack. If this won't work, can someone recommend a place to rent dive fins for a week? Thank you.

We pack our snorkel gear and travel bocci set in a carryon bag. If there is room we fill in with extra food and spices for the villa.

 

[SmithOp]

I always check bags, hate to deal with the rush to get overhead bin space. First class doesn’t pay to check bags anyway. I have a large rolling duffel bag with two compartments, the bottom zippered section works well for beach towels and snorkel gear. I use a small set of boogie boarding fins and webbed swim gloves, I don’t like the long dive fins.


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[Sandy VDH]

I bring my own fins for 3 reasons.

1. Generally my fins are much better than ones available.
2. More importantly, I wear a women's size 12 foot, but it is narrow for a 12. Which means I need to get a man sized fin, which means it is too wide. My foot slides forward and my toes hang out the gap in the front, and that is darn uncomfortable and gets blisters where it rubs.
3. I have very tender tootsies, I like having the booties when I go ashore.

 

[geist1223]

Oh I forgot I also take Booties, Gloves, and a Beanie.

 

[triangulum33]

I have large freedive fins and they are the only reason I check a bag.
...well except for all the kids beach stuff, and DW's souvenirs and trinkets.

 

[jehb2]

I always bring my own mask, snorkel, and fins. First time we went to Hawaii we went on a snorkeling cruise. I got grossed out when I had the rented snorkel in my mouth. I couldn't stop thinking of my saliva mixing with that of previous renters. When we were done and turned the snorkel back in I saw the guys spray each snorkel once and put them in a common bucket of water. I told my husband I was never going to snorkel again.

When we returned home he took me to a dive shop and bought me my own snorkel, mask, and fins. I've been a happy camper ever since.

 

[easyrider]

Aloha,

I don't really want to check a bag, but I like my dive fins and want to bring them. Has anyone ever carried on their dive fins to Maui on Hawaiian Airlines? I am in first class, if that makes a difference. I would have a small rolling bag and backpack. If this won't work, can someone recommend a place to rent dive fins for a week? Thank you.

If the fins are under 22 inches long you can carry on. My fins are longer so I check bag them with my dive gear. If you are diving bring your own fins because rental fins are the bootie full foot snorkel type and do not deliver the best power to your kick. If you are snorkeling then just rent.

I brought my dive gear on our last trip to Kauai. It was all checked except my weights. The weights weighed 16 pounds and are designed to fit my bcd pockets.

Bill

 

[Denise L]

I ended up putting my dive fins in a bag and checking it, although the flight attendants told me that I could absolutely carry them on in first class (assuming there was overhead bin space, which there was plenty of) even if I already had two carryons. Having a bag to check was slightly annoying, but I do like my fins so it was worth it for my snorkeling adventures. I'm going to look into some shorter fins for future trips. Thanks for all of the advice!

 

[daventrina]

Maui Diving Scuba Center
http://mauidiving.com/rentals/

 

[LisaRex]

We always check our bags, so we usually bring everything. Snorkel and snorkel vest are essential, though. Fins can be rented.

 

[daventrina]

You could wear them on