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37 Quirky Christmas Gifts for Scuba Divers

Relieve the stress of the holiday season with these fun and quirky christmas gifts for scuba divers!

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Find quirky Christmas gifts for scuba divers in your life!

Christmas Gift Ideas for Scuba Divers

I don’t know about you but I always want to give the best gift. Something funny. Something useful. And above all else, something they love.

But this year might be different. What if your secret santa selection is a scuba diver?!

Ut uh.

Isn’t scuba diving expensive? Isn’t that the thing with the gizmos, gadgets, and doohickies? You know nothing about scuba gear and now you need to pick the right size, style, and functionality! No pressure, right?

Yeah, right.

What’s another option? Let’s think. Scuba divers are scuba divers for a reason: they love the ocean, of course!

So how about this instead: let’s gift fun little items that’ll showcase their love for the ocean! Ocean-themed, fun, and quirky presents. Items that’ll make things easier for you. No pricey equipment. No pressure of buying the right size or style. And no stress and confusion.

In other words, we don’t want you to waste your money on an expensive piece of gear your dive buddy may never use! Instead, give the gift of their love for the ocean! These quirky Christmas gifts for scuba divers ought to achieve just that!!


Quirky, Ocean-themed Christmas Gifts for Scuba Divers

Handy, cute, and downright outrageous. The perfect Christmas gift for the scuba diver in your life is waiting for you below!


SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND? Try this: 26 Useful Gifts for Scuba Divers Under $20



1. Shark Slippers

Ideal gift for cozy nights binge-watching ocean Netflix specials.

Endure the cold of winter and dream of warmer days with these bad boys.

Slippers always make for a good Christmas gift for scuba divers – especially if they’re shaped like sharks!


2. H2O, H2O, H2O Santa T-Shirt

Hilarious gift for the next Christmas party.

Santa Claus is coming to town – H2Oing all along the way.


3. Shark Attack Socks

Perfect gift for shark lovers.

Call me crazy but these seem like the ideal socks to wear during a formal affair. Just lift the dress pants ever so slightly to reveal the hungry sharks below!


4. Left Shark Costume

Hysterical gift for next Halloween or other get-togethers.

Who doesn’t remember the infamous Left Shark during Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2015?

The show granted legendary status to Shark costumes everywhere.



5. Scuba Diver Fights Shark Shower Curtain

Funny gift for epic hygiene.

Shower curtains are an underrated and often overlooked piece of decor in the bathroom.

This scuba diver laying haymakers on a hungry shark is sure to spice up your shower sessions (obviously we all know sharks are peaceful creatures, though!)


6. Eat, Sleep, Scuba, Repeat Coffee Mug

Best gift for the habitual diver in your life!

Because for some scuba enthusiasts, dive is quite literally life.


7. Look Like a Mermaid, Drink Like a Sailor Wine Glass

For the wine guzzling mermaid.

After all, what mermaid doesn’t love wine? I don’t know of any. But I’m also certain I don’t know any actual mermaids….


8. Coastal 1000 Piece Puzzle

Puzzling gift for an ocean-loving problem solver.

1000 piece puzzles are no joke. Time, energy, and a whole lotta patience are necessary.

Is your ocean-loving friend up for the challenge?



9. Lobster Tie

The perfect conversation starter at black tie affairs.

Well, maybe not quite black tie affairs. But formal gatherings, for sure.

Either way, who wouldn’t want to talk to the man at the party bold enough to wear a lobster tie!?


10. Fishy Bow Tie

The even better conversation starter at formal gatherings.

Personally, I’m a bow tie kinda guy. Why? The wackier the pattern, the more compliments flow in! Who doesn’t love compliments?


11. Ocean-Themed Kitchen Towels

The perfect gift for a diver’s ocean-themed kitchen.

If the special diver in your life aims for an ocean-themed household, these kitchen towels might be a great addition.


12. The Magic Conch

Funny gift for a Spongebob Squarepants fan.

If you know, you know. If you don’t, let’s just say the Magic Conch is a Spongebob icon.

Regardless, hilarity will ensue when you gift the Magic Conch to any Spongebob fan.



13. Mini Shark Hula Dashboard Bobble Head

Excellent addition to a scuba diver’s car.

We’ve all seen hula dashboard girls. But have you seen a hula dashboard shark? You have now!

If you ask me, any scuba diver would be happy to display the sun-shade wearing ocean predator in their car.


14. Pirate Skeleton Lamp

Interesting gift for a scallywag.

Or just someone who likes pirate stuff. Lamps are often a fun additive to any wannabe pirate’s private quarters!


15. Drinking Rum Before Noon Sign

Funny sign for a swashbuckler’s bar or man cave.

I know a few sailors who certainly live by these rules.

Just remember, we don’t have a problem. We’re just pirates!


16. Ship in a Bottle Whiskey Decanter

For divers who enjoy a glass of whiskey.

Ships-in-a-bottle are so last year. Ships-in-a-bottle-drowning-in-whiskey are all the rave nowadays.



17. Mermaid Tail Blanket

Perfect gift for the diver’s who wish to be mermaids.

So you might not know any actual mermaids, but you likely know a few who who wish to be if you hang around enough scuba divers.

This blanket is a step in the right direction to full-time mermaid status.


18. You’re My Lobster Coffee Mug

Ideal gift for scuba divers obsessed with Friends.

The sitcom, Friends, is an all time classic with some all time references. “You’re my Lobster” is surely one of them.

So if your dive buddy is a Friends fan, they’re sure to love the reference on this coffee mug.


19. Under the Sea Ice Cube Tray

Fun gift for cold drinks filled with sea life.

Ice cube trays are a fun way to showcase your love for the ocean in your house, at a party, the beach, or even the dive boat!


20. Whale Shark Bluetooth Speaker

Excellent gift for young divers and kids.

A fun speaker to jam out to some tunes as your junior diver preps for their next dive trip or day at the beach!



21. Sea Shell Night Light

Illuminating gift for divers scared of the dark.

Or just a pretty way to get some light as you stumble to the bathroom in the middle of the night.


22. Getting Away from the Idiots Key Chain

Funny gift for scuba divers seeking an escape from people.

After all, why else are we risking the perils of scuba diving if not to escape from all the idiots up top?


23. Octopus Wine Stopper

Practical gift for scuba divers who love wine.

What better gift than the Kraken safeguarding the liquid gold inside??


24. Sea Life Soap Dispenser and Toothbrush Holder

An elegant touch to an ocean-themed bathroom.

If the scuba diver you’re gifting to has some sea life hanging around their bathroom – these might be a nice touch.



25. Funny Scuba Shirt

Funny gift for a scuba diving jokester.

“Always Be Nice to a Diver. We Know Places Where Nobody Will Find You”.

True. True.


26. Finding Nemo Surface Marker Buoy

A quirky gift for maximum safety in scuba diving.

Okay, we never said we weren’t going to include any actual scuba gear. In fact, the SMB is one of the most vital. Nemo just happens to make it that much more fun!


27. Food Chain Mask Strap

Best gift for divers who want to keep their hair attached to their head.

Neoprene mask strap covers are a fun way for divers to customize their scuba gear. Not to mention, the relief they provide from the hair pulling nature of the silicone straps normally attached to masks!


28. Shark Can Koozie

Useful gift for divers who enjoy a cold beverage.

Sharks seem to be a common theme here – and rightfully so. I mean look at em! They can even keep your beer cold!



29. Retro Scuba Pillow Case

For a diver with an ocean-themed living room.

Our living room is plush with a few of these to top off the scuba-theme. An elegant touch.


30. Ocean-themed Bed Set

For a diver with a water-themed bedroom.

Who wouldn’t want to snuggle inside a cozy bed set of sea life?


31. Great White Bite Inflatable Tube

Christmas gift for scuba divers who’d rather float.

I thought scuba divers wanted to sink? No matter. This fun inflatable tube is a great addition to any pool party, beach day, or boat ride! Just look out for the Great white Bite!


32. Ugly Scuba Christmas Sweater

Christmas gift for scuba divers headed to an ugly Christmas sweater party.

Light up moray eels with a santa hat? Doesn’t get much uglier than that! It’ll surely own the night at this year’s ugly Christmas sweater party!



33. Narwhal Pajamas Onesie

A cozy Christmas gift for the inner child in a scuba diver.

I’ve never seen a Narwhal and I’m not sure I ever will. Good news, though, you might just spot one right at home with these PJs!


34. Crabby Coffee Mug

Morning gift for a diving crabby pants.

Admittedly, I need this. You can’t catch me cheery in the AM to save my life. My guess is you know someone like that too.


35. Save the Sea Turtles Reusable Bag

Helpful gift for the eco-warrior scuba divers.

Save the sea turtles? Sign me up! Every bit of plastic reduction goes a long way!


36. I Wasn’t Made for Winter Sign

Best gift for divers who hate the snow.

Seriously. Was anybody actually made for the snow?


37. Gift Card for Scuba Gear!

A gift for a scuba diver who insists on receiving gear.

If all else fails, a gift card is in order. The House of Scuba is the top online retailer for dive equipment in the US. The scuba diver in your life is sure to find something useful.



Finding the perfect Christmas gift for scuba divers

We hope you were able to find something fun and useful for the special scuba diver in your life! It’s our goal to help make this holiday season special for you!

If you didn’t find what you’re looking for, we recommend checking out another article we wrote about gifts for scuba divers. They’re not so quirky, but they’re hella useful. And cheap too. Everybody wins, right?


READ MORE: 26 Useful Gifts for Scuba Divers Under $20


So happy holidays! Merry Christmas! And happy New Year!

Dive safe!

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