Tropical Snorkeling Blog
The Tropical Snorkeling Blog is like a fun notice board about what's new on this site. It...
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Jun 18, 2013
Bonaire Snorkeling - How Good Is It?
Bonaire snorkeling is not what it used to be before the storms, but it is still superb if you find the right spots.
Jun 16, 2013
New Bonaire Snorkeling Guide Second Edition Released
We completely rewrote and updated our Bonaire Snorkeling Guide eBook. It is vastly improved, with 10+ new locations, twice as many pictures, and many other organizational improvements to make it more usable.
If you purchased our first edition you should have received an email with a special offer. If you did not receive an email please contact us to request one.
Visit the link below to learn more about the new edition.
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Jun 09, 2013
Help With Planning Roatan Snorkeling Trip
I need some help with planning my Roatan snorkeling trip. We will be there from April 6 through part of May; plenty of time to explore. Ohhh-- how I wish
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Jun 09, 2013
Smaller Snorkel Mouthpiece Makes Me Smile
I replaced the mouthpiece on my snorkel with a smaller one this year and the change was amazing. I used the mouthpiece recommended on this site. Before,
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Jun 08, 2013
Good Snorkeling Spots In St. Croix?
Can anyone share specific information on good snorkeling spots in St. Croix? My wife and I have been roped into a two week stay there in January. I have
Jun 08, 2013
Have You Snorkeled In Italy?
I am looking for information from anyone who has snorkeled in Italy. We will be in Italy in July and will be traveling from Rome to the Amalfi Coast and
Jun 06, 2013
Any Snorkeling In Panama?
Does anyone have any experience snorkeling in Panama? We are planning a winter holiday there and would like first hand information, if possible. We would
Jun 06, 2013
Snorkeling Spots In The Exumas, Bahamas?
I'm going to The Exumas, Bahamas in August. Do you know where are the best snorkeling spots over there? All I found on the internet, so far, is this
May 26, 2013
Recommended Snorkeling Locations June-August?
I am looking for recommended snorkeling locations for a trip sometime June to August. I know it is the rainy season in many areas so I'm wondering if anyone
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May 26, 2013
Improve Camera Screen Visibility When Snorkeling?
Is there a way to improve camera screen visibility when snorkeling? Is it just me or is a LCD screen useless underwater in bright sunlight and you can
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May 22, 2013
United Miles Card Stops Charging Foreign Transaction Fees
This is a little off subject, but it might be interesting to fellow snorkeling travelers. We just got news from our United MileagePlus Explorer credit card that starting June 1st they will stop charging foreign transaction fees. It's a nice change. We used to use a Capitol One card when in foreign countries because it had no transaction fees. But we prefer to put all of our charges on the United card because of the free plane tickets we get from miles. Now we will get many more miles for all of our trip expenses.
May 17, 2013
Waterproof Cases For iPhones
I wanted to share my research about waterproof cases for iphones. I found this site a few weeks back when my wife and I were in Playa del Carmen and my
May 16, 2013
Can you help identify this Maui fish?
I found this beautiful creature while snorkeling at Napili Bay, on Maui. I cannot for the life of me find out what this is. Can you help? I have more photos
May 09, 2013
Best Time Of Day To Snorkel Florida Keys?
Can anyone tell me what the best time of day is to snorkel the Florida Keys? I'll be there in a few weeks, and will definitely be snorkeling. I snorkeled
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May 03, 2013
Do You Use A Loose Fit Rashguard Shirt For Snorkeling?
We have always used the skin tight style of rashguard for sun protection, but there are many of the loose style becoming available, that fit more like a t-shirt. They would certainly be easier to get on and off. Have you used one, and do you like it for snorkeling?
Respond at FB below, or email us with your experience. Thanks!
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Apr 24, 2013
Snorkeling St. Andrews State Park, Panama City, Florida
I wanted to share that there is snorkeling at St. Andrews State Park, Panama City, Florida. There is a jetty at the end of the peninsula that forms a sheltered
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Apr 18, 2013
Where And When To Snorkel The Philippines
Any suggestion on where and when to snorkel the Philippines? I'd like to go to a very special place and I understand that the Philippines is a good choice.
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Apr 09, 2013
Is Bequia A Good Snorkeling Destination?
I am currently looking at Bequia, south of St. Vincent, BVI, as a snorkeling destination and am wondering if anyone has any information to share. We are
Apr 09, 2013
New 2013 Snorkeling Camera Options
Yesterday I updated our snorkeling camera pages to include some exciting new cameras.
Some of the most interesting are on the waterproof digital camera page. There is a new Olympus TG-2 that now has blazing fast focus speeds, a real breakthrough, making it even better than the TG-1. And in an attempt to compete with Olympus, Pentax's new WG-3 has a fast F2.0 lens, which is great.
And on the compact snorkeling camera page there are also some new options. The Canon G15 is a great camera with it's F1.8 to F2.8 lens.
See all the new cameras at the link.
Apr 06, 2013
Great New Waterproof Box For Valuables By OtterBox
OtterBox just released some new waterproof boxes that are wonderful for snorkelers. The new Pursuit 40 is just the right size for a couple of passports (we tried it), keys and a few other items. What makes it better than almost any other box we have seen is that it has better seals, a better closing latch, and belt loops at every corner. See the 40 at the link below.
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Mar 21, 2013
Need Snorkeling Info For Guam, Palau, Northern Mariana Islands
We are looking for information about snorkeling in Guam, Palau, and the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). We will be in Guam on a business trip. If anyone
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Mar 15, 2013
Snorkeling Cayman Brac & Grand Cayman, Feb. 3 through 19, 2013
This year, as part of our annual trek to Grand Cayman, we were able to spend the first week snorkeling Cayman Brac. This was our first time to go to the
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Feb 26, 2013
Good Snorkeling In The Dominican Republic?
Is there any good snorkeling anywhere in the Dominican Republic? We were thinking about taking a trip there, probably somewhere on the Samana Peninsula
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Feb 17, 2013
Help Identifying This Oahu Fish
I found this fish on the west side of Oahu. It doesn't look to me like a Lion or Turkey fish. It basically looks like a Cicada. When it moved the wings
Feb 15, 2013
Kayaks Banned To Snorkel Captain Cook - Big Island Hawaii
The government on the Big Island of Hawaii has placed a moratorium on all kayaks on Kealakekua Bay. Some licensed tour companies may soon be able to provide guided trips, but you will not be able to rent your own kayak for an undefined period of time. Read more on our site at the link.
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Feb 11, 2013
Curacao Snorkeling - Our Experience & What You Should Expect
Curacao snorkeling is very good, with great beaches, and some wonderful spots, but finding the best spots can be a challenge.
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Feb 10, 2013
Follow The Shadow, You Won't Be Disappointed...
On one of our Big Island trips my girlfriend and I pulled up to two step for a snorkel on a overcast and rainy day. The place was deserted. We climbed
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Feb 10, 2013
Crystal River Manatee Snorkel
The first thing you should know about a Crystal River Manatee snorkel is that there is nothing particularly crystalline about the Crystal River. The springs
Feb 09, 2013
Shore Snorkeling Along Florida's Southeast Coast - Riviera Beach to Dania Beach
Florida's southeast coast has some great places for shore snorkeling, especially if you like seeing lots of tropical fish. The video below shows the top
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Feb 04, 2013
Snorkeling Bahamas - Walker's Cay & West End, Grand Bahama
Last September my husband and I went snorkeling in the northern Bahamas at Walker's Cay and West End, Grand Bahama. We sailed over in our 38' boat and
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Feb 04, 2013
Snorkeling Jibacoa, Cuba
I'd like to recommend snorkeling Jibacoa, Cuba as a great destination. We recently spent four days snorkeling at Jibacoa. We did not stay at the all-inclusive
Feb 04, 2013
Watch Our New Curacao Snorkeling Movie
Watch the movie at the link below. Within about a week we will have our new Curacao Snorkeling Guide eBook and webpages posted.
Feb 02, 2013
Kayaking To Snorkel South of San Pedro
I am interested in kayaking to snorkel 2.5 miles south of San Pedro from our resort pier. I would head directly out to the barrier reef (600 yards?) and
Jan 29, 2013
'Bag' Style Snorkel Camera Housings
Do you have any experience with 'bag' style snorkel camera housings? My wife and I will be snorkeling for the first time in a few weeks. I have a Samsung
Jan 18, 2013
Snorkeling Trip To Bahamas, Puerto Rico or St Thomas?
We are looking to do a quick snorkeling trip in a few weeks that won't break the bank - places under consideration are the Bahamas, Puerto Rico (east end),
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Jan 15, 2013
Looking For Cook Islands Snorkeling Information
I am looking for some Cook Island snorkeling information. I am soon to embark on a journey from Australia to the Cook Islands for two weeks with friends
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Jan 09, 2013
Six New Waterproof Cameras Announced
Olympus, Fuji and Panasonic are all coming out with new waterproof cameras in March. Once we get full details about them we will update our snorkeling camera pages.
Panasonic has two, the DMC-TS5 & TS25.
Fujifilm has a new Finepix XP60.
Olympus has a new TG-830 iHS and TG-630 iHS.
And Olympus also has a new TG-2 iHs, that will be waterproof to 50 feet, and has a new extreme macro function.
Click the link below to see the TG-2.
Jan 06, 2013
Can You Identify This Coral From Curacao
We found this unusual coral in Curacao that we can't identify. We thought at first it was Black Coral. But that is normally in deeper waters. Click the link below to see the picture.
Jan 04, 2013
Bermuda Here We Come!
We just got our plane tickets for a little over three weeks of snorkeling on Bermuda this summer.
We had thought we might be headed to St. John in the spring, but the timing was not going to work with all the projects we need to get done first.
We can't wait. We have a huge list of beaches and offshore spots to visit.
Dec 26, 2012
Amazing Snorkeling Pictures/Videos Tip
I can't believe I never thought of doing this. But in the video at the link below from the Virgin Islands, Steve clamped a GoPro camera to a rock, turned on video, and then would place it in spots with lots of fish, and then leave for a number of minutes to let the fish come back and cruise by for some fantastic video. You could also set your camera to shoot interval still shots. You can do this with most any camera, but it might be easier with the tiny GoPro. Although, I just learned that the new GoPro remote control will not work underwater. There is more about the GoPro camera on our site here: http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/gopro-for-snorkeling.html
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