http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html The Tropical Snorkeling Blog keeps you up-to-date with all new locations and changes added to the tropicalsnorkeling.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us snorkeling Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:05 GMT Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:05 GMT tropicalsnorkeling.com 07d693232d8680e7cae62f2274b83922 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/waterproof-cases-for-iphones.html 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 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:16:52 GMT 8dd9627549de2911fbd7b6c9ad370dd0 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/can-you-help-identify-this-maui-fish.html 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 Thu, 16 May 2013 23:05:24 GMT 49903c909a37681aa8c87aa5b2bd045e http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/best-time-of-day-to-snorkel-florida-keys.html 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 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:01:11 GMT cc6631765892226b6c7bb3e18b321185 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#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! Fri, 03 May 2013 18:10:57 GMT ab44a624ff9c4e934e21ad78c1304140 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-st-andrews-state-park-panama-city-florida.html 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 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:39:17 GMT 4d7dcc0804b234e44853c9365b1d3515 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/where-and-when-to-snorkel-the-philippines.html 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. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:53:37 GMT 0fd8e8580a133eb120131b9297ddfaba http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/is-bequia-a-good-snorkeling-destination.html 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 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:03:07 GMT b4a0d71bdc3ef9be94e5e50644eb5625 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-camera.html 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. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:41:14 GMT e52abdf3adc4cd3e769ec6ebfd72f229 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#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. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:42:46 GMT 98a47a30fe80c398a112a4b41f31c98a http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/need-snorkeling-info-for-guam-palau-northern-mariana-islands.html 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 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:34:28 GMT f421cc6692a512199b63c4ff0fd1ddbd http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-cayman-brac-grand-cayman-feb-3-through-19-2013.html 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 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:49:50 GMT 1ee6753fa8244ffc75f300aed8932c3c http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/good-snorkeling-in-the-dominican-republic.html Is there any good snorkeling anywhere in the Dominican Republic? We were thinking about taking a trip there, probably somewhere on the Samana Peninsula Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:54:26 GMT 5b5fffc99519e24bc54554a90e818aed http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/help-identifying-this-oahu-fish.html 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 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:36:02 GMT 1100b983d2d057d2492268ba4871e4e6 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-captain-cook-monument.html#kayaking 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. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:22:14 GMT 648a7a1efc366cc032a25a7473d71e66 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/curacao-snorkeling.html Curacao snorkeling is very good, with great beaches, and some wonderful spots, but finding the best spots can be a challenge. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:31:52 GMT 523cdf5d37784e41752282e1e7048c5c http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/follow-the-shadow-you-wont-be-disappointed.html 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 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:02:19 GMT 01a9e1d1f774c5b628735da69132953f http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/crystal-river-manatee-snorkel.html 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 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:52:25 GMT ca3ce1627c78af2887b18d9d1ee7d216 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/shore-snorkeling-along-floridas-southeast-coast-riviera-beach-to-dania-beach.html 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 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:21:15 GMT 4a58931b6cb2f1a87cacc10705bfd86d http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-bahamas-walkers-cay-west-end-grand-bahama.html 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 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:22:56 GMT e84f61b1fc378fe798dd46dc6e253010 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-jibacoa-cuba.html 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 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:45:27 GMT cac20ba78006951265169ee50c6016a3 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#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. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:24:47 GMT eb7c04e25aa713d8df9fa02e1b652e9f http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/kayaking-to-snorkel-south-of-san-pedro.html 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 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:29:49 GMT d112f0f61e6efaf0ae2e263235c45566 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/bag-style-snorkel-camera-housings.html 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 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:15:29 GMT ff55f224b1402d73160cdba3aa8a4c39 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-trip-to-bahamas-puerto-rico-or-st-thomas.html 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), Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:49:31 GMT 600134faefb48c637706bd48dcf054b2 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/looking-for-cook-islands-snorkeling-information.html 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 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:11:25 GMT e44ea631cfce952657c3de706dc0bdb0 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#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. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:53:13 GMT 2a4414a7eb88ccd833e79697183155ce http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#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. Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:11:53 GMT c2ad9449e247c107d7839259fd771dc0 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#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. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:47:48 GMT 1da40cea32600ec084adb043e47570f6 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#Amazing-Snorkeling-PicturesVideos-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 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:43:10 GMT e717529c7fd1227107ef6c82c76b3967 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/camera-mask-review.html In this camera mask review learn the drawbacks of these masks for a snorkeler, and the real megapixel size of the cameras. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:55:44 GMT 985d50d0dbd637924e1eaea91ba8218b http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/skin-rash-from-snorkeling.html My youngest son (28) who regularly goes on leave, has since his youth gotten a skin rash from snorkeling in saltwater. Every time he uses a mask or swimming Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:50:39 GMT efa941b9821b0a000875d0c40d509af8 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeler-gift-ideas.html Explore many snorkeler gift ideas like unique t-shirts, travel guide books, tropical fish calendars, cameras, etc... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:09:57 GMT a3272a5ac2b9ef9c3d249a55a6066083 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/prevent-snorkel-mask-fogging.html The way to prevent snorkel mask fogging is actually pretty easy with the five steps we give. Keeping it very clean is important. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:33:02 GMT fe74919bc7fa374122cd4308121ec00b http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/canon-s95-or-olympus-tg1-and-housings.html I cannot decide whether to get a Canon S95 or a Olympus Tough TG-1, both with housing. All up, they pretty much cost the same in Australia. I know you Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:00:04 GMT aa1f3bb29414544a300b0763b417092c http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#Canon-S100-On-Big-Sale-at-Amazoncom The S100 is not my favorite snorkeling camera compared to the S95, but if you have been wanting one this is an amazing price at $249 (normally $430). The Canon WP-DC43 is the underwater housing for it. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:41:38 GMT a4eade18667780b0d40629c8314d1dd1 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#Ikelite-Releases-Housing-For-Sony-RX-100 If you have read our camera pages, you may have seen that we believe the new Sony RX-100 camera is probably the best snorkeling camera ever. But until recently the only underwater housing for it cost $1000 to $1200 by itself. But Ikelite has released a housing that is comparatively cheap, at just $400, making the Sony RX-100 much more enticing. See it at the link below. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:05:43 GMT 927300da255f738a68cdf290fa202203 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/good-snorkeling-mask-for-small-or-narrow-face.html I have a recommendation for a good snorkeling mask for a small or narrow face. I am happily using the SEAC Salina MD Mask. I tried on a number of masks Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:56:42 GMT 107edd43d1081d8b182e19f40903d909 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/gopro-for-snorkeling.html GoPro just released a new version of their tiny little waterproof camera, called the GoPro Hero3. And while I had reservations about the old cameras for snorkeling, this new camera has solved most of the problems, and added some very enticing new features, like a waterproof remote. I am now itching to get one for snorkeling. This version uses a glass lens that is twice as sharp as the old, and shoots 12mp stills and stunning video. And the housing it comes with does not have the soft corner problems of the old versions. And that remote. I am going to put one of the cameras on an extendable monopod type pole, so that I can stick it down with the fish, and take pictures with the remote. Endless possibilities. Read my review page at the link for more details about this cool new camera. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:58:26 GMT ad7eebe4fb6e32ab13b07402cdf27fdb http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/diver-turned-snorkeler.html I was a diver for over 10 years. In 2004 for medical reasons I could not dive for 2 years. This is when I started to snorkel. It came easy to me as a diver, Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:05:50 GMT 28c3cbbba1d87e4d85d7be43dce87ebe http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-the-channel-islands-california.html Here are some suggestions for snorkeling the Channel Islands in California. Years ago, (in a former lifetime) I used to operate a charter boat out of San Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:05:48 GMT 1702d5ea0a7a1aa5ef38d98afeeba282 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#Whats-A-Good-Gift-For-A-Snorkeler A bunch of us are brainstorming ideas for good gifts for snorkelers. There have been some creative and interesting ideas offered so far. Click below to see the suggestions and to share your gift ideas for a snorkeler. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:44:35 GMT a8b1c250e50b83a36b36282a4fc8bcff http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#Outrigger-Keauhou-Beach-Resort-To-Be-Demolished-Big-Island-Hawaii One of our site visitors shared with us that the Keauhou Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii will close tomorrow. This older resort sits next to the popular snorkeling beach Kahalu'u. The resort is owned by Kamehameha Schools, and they plan to demolish the building and turn the area into a heritage and cultural park. The Big Island has been the most hurt by the economy and the resort had been in heavy loses for years. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:59:44 GMT 6512ce4b4aee7f61abc81a45fa86bc70 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#Check-Out-Our-French-Anglefish-Pumpkin-Carving Last year we carved some snorkeling themed pumpkins, and this year we did another, of a French Angelfish. Click the link below to see the picture. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:31:48 GMT 0eb83c9c6bda6ce838bb197448d7c58d http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-blog.html#Nikon-AW100-Snorkeling-Camera-100-Off-at-Amazon If you have been thinking about getting the Nikon AW100 waterproof camera now may be the time. Amazon has got a sale going and it is now only $259, about $100 off the regular price. The link below goes to it. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:22:00 GMT c65034eee47f9c150cb16f4fb64b8ff2 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/spotted-a-flying-gurnard-at-kuhio-waikiki-beach.html I spotted a Flying Gurnard at Kuhio Waikiki Beach, but it took me a while to figure out what it was. I was wading into the water after enjoying the sunshine Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:26:14 GMT 20d8b05320c7a6b3147682f559ce4c08 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/guided-aruba-night-snorkel-at-mangel-halto.html Day 3 - Well, this was a huge first for us! We took a guided night snorkel at Mangel Halto with Stuart, a guide for Aruba Bob. I’m not sure about Gary, Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:51:56 GMT ef8bc9b29fb8975b5fb499cbebb84922 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-boca-catalina-by-boat-tour-aruba.html Day 5 - This day we went snorkeling by boat tour to Boca Catalina on Aruba. It was a cruise aboard a Trimaran, a first for me and a huge thrill! The owner Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:46:19 GMT ba107fbc0d1ef66aa36bfa916346d8ed http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-spanish-lagoon-by-sailboat-tour-aruba.html Day 6 - This was a snorkeling trip on the Spanish Lagoon aboard a really pretty and comfortable sailboat called Tranquilo. The tour is a 5 hour sailing Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:18:28 GMT 6e854095c2d428fbe3f5af111857b105 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/aruba-private-guided-drift-snorkel-mangel-halto.html Day 1 - We arranged for a private guided drift snorkel trip with Aqua Windie's in Aruba, at Mangel Halto. We were picked up at our hotel (Marriott Ocean Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:56:26 GMT 3e1677887c2abc4826507c30ab90895b http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/snorkeling-antilla-and-arashi-with-searuba-fly-n-dive.html Day 2 - This snorkeling trip was to the Antilla Wreck and Arashi Beach with SEAruba Fly 'n Dive. This was a boat trip with a group of divers. This was Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:54:29 GMT