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The online store for all your snorkeling needs. They carry masks, snorkers and fins to fit most everyone. They have all the accessories to make your snorkeling adventure easier and fun! more...
Snorkeling Trails in the Bahamas
One of the world's most comprehensive underwater snorkel trail systems is just one feature that will attract divers to Old Bahama Bay Resort. Seven snorkel trails, three accessibel directly from the beach and four only a short
boat ride away, offer easy access to local reefs, shipwrecks and underwater grasslands. more...
Snorkel the British Virgin Islands
Long Bay's mile-long beach is white, powdery, and the perfect spot for water sports. In the summer, the beach provides excellent snorkeling. more...
Snorkeler's Check List
Mask (Prescription mask?)
Fins, Snorkel, Snorkeling vest
Dry box, Mask defog, Padded mask strap
Waterproof sun block
Waterproof fish ID books
Waterproof fish ID cards
Waterproof single use camera
Mesh draw string bag
Snorkeling manual, Beach walker shoes
Lycra dive skins, Shorty wet suit
Seasick bands & pills
Dive knife, Fin socks, etc.
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Are you tired of just being lumped in with the scuba divers? This page is for snorkelers who want information geared only for snorkelers. Snorkelers who don't want to be tied down by a 'guide' or tour operator on a boat which drags you out to open sea to see fish and coral. Snorkelers who would rather go underwater right from the shore. Snorkelers who like to float effortlessly, then drop down quickly to get a closer look.
Snorkeling is great entertainment for all member of the family no matter what the age. Tourist guide books almost invariably list snorkeling and diving (or scuba diving) in the same section and then proceed to describe dive sites that would be of interest, but these dive sites are not really proper for snorkeling. There may be fascinating reefs and sunken ships that display colorful fish, but most of these are at depths too great for snorkelers to see, enjoy, or photograph. There is nothing more exciting than to see a pair of angelfish swim by, but not if all you can see is the very tops of the fish 30 feet away.
If you have handy tips on snorkeling and especially snorkeling only trips or tour operators, please let us know at snorkeling@diveglobal.com.
Tour Operators and Resorts
Sea for yourself (Worldwide)
Manta Sports (Cozumel)
Old Bahama Bay (Bahamas)
Long Bay Beach Resort (BVI)
Snorkeling Catalina (California)
Catalina Snorkeling (California)
Many of the cruises offer snorkeling trips as well.
Web sites with snorkeling information:
Snorkeling in the Bahamas
Snorkeling Tips
The entire family can participate at the same time, regardless of age, skill and physical fitness. In fact, snorkeling is one of the easiest, most fun and most popular ways for you and your family to enjoy the underwater world. And if you're planning a trip south this year with your family, now is the perfect time to learn or refine your snorkeling skills. But there's nothing to it, we've heard often. The truth is, there are a number of skills to learn which will make snorkeling easier and more enjoyable. And having the right equipment makes a great difference.
Clean your new mask. The inside glass of all new masks should be cleaned to remove any oily film left behind from the manufacturing process. Oddly tooth paste will work very well.
Defog your mask. Although saliva works well, it is not very hygienic and usually washes out very quickly. Two or three drops of anti-fog made specifically for diving masks will usually work best and may last all day.
Wear your mask strap high on the back of your head. If you find that your hair tangles in the strap, replacing it with a padded neoprene strap will help.
Attach your snorkel on the left side of your mask. Snorkels with drain valves are designed to work best if worn on the left.
Clearing a snorkel is easy. Blow forcefully into the snorkel, take a shallow breath, and blow again to remove any remaining water. A self drain snorkel will make it even easier.
Avoid walking with fins on. If you must walk, shuffle your feet sideways or backwards only.
Snorkel with a buddy and use the "One up, and one down rule." This means one stays on the surface while the other one dives down.
Use a snorkel vest if you are not a good swimmer or if
swimming far off shore.
Avoid getting burned. Wear a Lycra dive skin or a t-shirt with a good waterproof sun block. A bad sun burn could ruin a great trip.
Respect the reef. Avoid touching and bumping into coral. A healthy reef is a pretty reef.
Equipment Care
Clean your equipment with fresh water each day. This will remove salt and sand that can cause problems, especially with purge valves. Washing or dunking it while in a mesh bag can make the task fast and easy. Avoid excessive heat. Temperatures above 170°F can damage your equipment. Soak your equipment when you return home from your trip. This will help remove sand and salt that a quick rinse didn't get. Store your gear in a cool dry place.
Books
Snorkelling.com
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies, by John Newman | Buy
Snorkeling... Here's How, by Bob French | Buy
Best Dives' Snorkeling Adventures, 2nd edition, by Joyce Huber (Illustrator), Jon Huber, Joyce | Buy
The Snorkeler's Guide to the Coral Reef: From the Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean, by Paddy Ryan (Photographer) and Peter Atkinson (Photographer) | Buy
Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life: Florida Caribbean Bahamas
by Paul Humann and Ned Deloach | Buy
Snorkel Hawaii: The Big Island, by Judy Malinowski, Mel Malinowski | Buy
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