How to choose your dive Suit

Find the ideal thermal protection, thickness, and style for your underwater adventures.

Choosing the right wetsuit is one of the most critical decisions for any diver. Staying warm and comfortable under water directly impacts your safety, air consumption, and overall enjoyment. Whether you are diving in frigid northern waters or cruising tropical reefs, this guide will help you navigate suit types, thicknesses, zip entry systems, and technologies to find your perfect fit.

Male diver putting on an Aqualung wetsuit on a boat deck, with open water visible in the background.

Which suit type and thickness do you need for your dives?

Your choice of dive suit depends primarily on the water temperature of your dive destinations. Dive suits work by reducing or eliminating the circulation of cold water against your skin.

Semi-Drysuit

Full Suit (with or without Hood)

2-Piece Suit (Jacket & Pants)

Shorty

Diver wearing an Aqualung freediving wetsuit and neoprene hood, looking down while preparing gear near open water, with a blurred coastal landscape in the background.

Should you choose an integrated hood?

Two divers in Aqualung wetsuits on a dive boat, smiling as one helps the other zip up their suit, with the open ocean in the background.

Which zipper system is best for you?

The location and type of zipper affect how easy it is to put on (don) and take off (doff) your suit, as well as its seal integrity and flexibility across your torso.

Back Zip (Classic & Convenient)

Front Zip / Chest Zip (Enhanced Flexibility & Autonomy)

Travel-friendly suits: pack light, dive warm

If you frequently fly to tropical destinations or go on liveaboards, lugging heavy, stiff neoprene can be a hassle. When looking for a travel-friendly dive suit, prioritize.

Extra features that improve your dive experience

Focus on what makes the difference once you are in the water to maximize your enjoyment and underwater freedom.

Unrestricted freedom of movement: Premium ultra-stretch materials contour naturally to your body, letting you fin, turn, and maneuver with zero stiffness or resistance.
Enhanced thermal efficiency: Reinforced seam coatings and wrist/ankle seals drastically limit cold water flushing, keeping you warmer for longer dives.
High-abrasion protection: Strategic reinforced zones protect your suit from wear and tear against rough gear or environments without sacrificing flexibility.
Effortless donning & doffing: Smooth inner linings and ergonomic zip configurations make slipping into and out of your suit fast and hassle-free between dives.

Find the right dive suit

Now that you know what thickness, zip style, and features match your diving style, explore our complete collection to find your ideal suit. From heavy-duty semi-drysuits built for cold-water defense to versatile all-round full suits and lightweight, quick-drying 3mm or shorty options designed for warm-water travel, discover the perfect fit for your next underwater adventure.