Snorkeling Without Fins: Shortcut or Mistake?

Snorkeling Without Fins: Shortcut or Mistake?

If you are planning a snorkeling trip, you will probably be wondering whether to pack fins or not. Many people know the importance of fins during swimming, but some do not understand their significance during snorkeling. You can snorkel without fins, but you shouldn’t. Fins help you get through the water better, and actually make…

How to Snorkel with a GoPro

How to Snorkel with a GoPro

If you’re looking to start capturing your snorkel adventures, you might be wondering how far the GoPro will take you. You’re also probably wondering how to get the best photos and videos to show your friends and family. Fortunately, there are many ways to optimize how you capture your underwater excursions with the GoPro.  You…

How to Snorkel at Night: 5 Essential Tips

How to Snorkel at Night: 5 Essential Tips

Floating weightless in water with 80 feet visibility can be both relaxing and awe-inspiring. You get to see bright corals and marine life, from the familiar to the most unusual. Snorkeling at night is a completely different experience than day snorkeling. You can visit the exact spot you saw in the daytime, and the experience will…

Snorkeling With Glasses:  The Do’s and Don’ts

Snorkeling With Glasses: The Do’s and Don’ts

It is not possible to wear your prescription glasses under your diving mask.  This is because water will seep in through the sides of the diving mask, and it will become waterlogged and clouded.  You can purchase a diving mask and get prescription glass fitted.  Another option is to wear contact lenses. If you’ve always admired your friends…

12 Dangers of Snorkeling and How to Stay Safe

12 Dangers of Snorkeling and How to Stay Safe

Snorkeling can be one of the most fun and relaxing water sports available.  It is a visual opportunity for discovery in one of nature’s most beautiful spaces to explore.  However, before diving in, it is essential to know how to enjoy this endeavor safely.   Some of the risks that come with snorkeling include: Water alone has its…

How to Snorkel With a Life Jacket On: The Essential Guide

How to Snorkel With a Life Jacket On: The Essential Guide

Snorkeling is a fantastic vacation activity; it is a workout, a trip to the aquarium, and a chance to be in the ocean all at once. It’s also completely accessible to people with varied swimming abilities. So, if you feel that you need a little extra security when swimming, you shouldn’t write off snorkeling just…