Caring for snorkeling gear

Defog your mask

Caring for snorkeling gear Your snorkeling equipment will probably come with the manufacturers advise for care and maintenance and you should follow that. Below are some general guidelines on caring for snorkeling gear to help extend the life of your equipment. Before you use your new mask for the first time it’s necessary to remove a thin layer of silicone off the mask lens which is left over from the Read More …

Choosing a snorkel mask

Mask

Choosing a snorkel mask Choosing a snorkel mask is essential to an enjoyable snorkeling experience. Without a mask the underwater world will look decidedly blurry (unless you were raised as a Moken sea gypsy who’s eyes have adapted to underwater vision). A mask should be comfortable, should offer clear vision and should not leak. If it does any of these things it will be at best a minor annoyance and Read More …

Buying a mask and snorkel

Mask and snorkel

Buying a mask and snorkel If you are trying to decide whether it’s worthwhile buying your own mask and snorkel set or if you should just rent a mask and snorkel when you need it please allow us to offer some advice. Buy your own. Most of the snorkel tours that we offer provide free use of mask and snorkel (not fins). The quality is ok too, but it’s still Read More …

Why snorkeling?

Why Snorkeling. Some reasons to go snorkeling Snorkeling is cheap. You don’t need to buy expensive scuba diving gear or pay for lessons to get certified. Most snorkeling tours are cheaper than dive tours because there is less equipment involved. Anyone can snorkel. From young kids to pensioners, if you can swim you can snorkel. Even if you can’t swim you can wear a flotation devise and still enjoy snorkeling. Snorkeling Read More …