Where Do I Put My Keys When Snorkeling?
By Sara – (Portland, OR)Where do I put my keys and other valuables when I am snorkeling? I’ll be on Oahu and you mentioned that there are some not so safe areas/beaches. Hanauma Bay has … Read more
Snorkeling Community Posts
Community members share their snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
Great Snorkeling at Ke’ei Beach Big Island Hawaii
By Mangobingo – (Puna)I just got back home from snorkeling off the rocks near Ke’ei Beach on the Big Island, Hawaii. We really liked this spot – fun entry off rocks into deep water, several … Read more
Hilo Shoreline Snorkeling Possibilities – Big Island Hawaii
By Mangobingo – (Puna)I wanted to share another Hilo shoreline snorkeling option. You’re right that the Richardson’s/Leleiwi area is one of the best snorkeling spots on the east side of the Big Island, Hawaii. However, … Read more
St Maarten Snorkeling Reviews
Where to Snorkel in St. Maarten? By Tom & Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)We will be traveling to St. Maarten to snorkel in October, 2011. I have tried to research snorkeling there, but have been … Read more
Best Place to Snorkel in Florida Keys?
By PhilI am looking for the best place to snorkel in the Florida Keys. My family and I were planning on going snorkeling there. We have never been and are really excited to go to … Read more
Snorkeling Fins for Feet With Bunions?
by Nancy W. (Silver City, NM)Any suggestions for snorkeling fins for my feet with bunions? Or any other way around my bunion/fin problem, maybe lighter weight open heel fins? We bought the US Divers Sea … Read more
Protecting My Snorkel Mask
By Sasha – (Boston)I’m concerned about protecting my snorkel mask. I noticed that you recommend neoprene bags and feel that they are better than the hard plastic cases. I have not actually seen a neoprene … Read more
Snorkeling With Mustache?
Any suggestions for snorkeling with a mustache? Are there special masks for this or ways to get a good seal without cutting it off? Comments Moved From Previous System Galen & Nicole – Apr 18, … Read more
Snorkeling Grand Cayman March – April 2011
By Tom Turner – (Jamestown, Pennsylvania)We made our yearly trek for snorkeling Grand Cayman a little late this year. We prefer to go when it is still really winter in Pennsylvania. We snorkeled every day … Read more
Monty the Monk Seal – Big Island Hawaii
By Brenda – (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Last March when we were on our vacation we went snorkeling at our favorite spot, Honaunau on the Big Island Hawaii. Suddenly were joined by a very curious and friendly Monk … Read more
Learning How to Use Snorkeling Fins
By Mark – (Utah)Is there training I can do or a trick to learning how to use snorkeling fins that I am missing? You strongly recommend using fins and the sets that we have purchased … Read more
What Is the Name of This Black Tropical Fish With White Stripes?
By Douglas – (Victoria, BC)Can anyone identify this fish? He is a shy fellow who was hiding under the same section of reef two days in a row along the shore at Black Rock, Kaanapali, … Read more
Tangled Hair Snorkeling Trick – Swim Cap
By Jane – (Texas)I wanted to thank you for the tangled hair snorkeling trick, a swim cap. I recently went snorkeling when I was on the Big Island of Hawaii at Makaiwa Bay in front … Read more
Fiji Snorkeling – Simply the Best
By SandraI think that Fiji snorkeling is simply the best in the world. It puts everything else I have seen to shame. I have been to Fiji four times – twice to the southern Mamanuca … Read more
Snorkeling 5 Caves Maui – Eagle Rays, Turtles and White Tips!
By Colleen – (Alaska)We went snorkeling at 5 Caves/5 Graves in Maui in September, 2010. Entry was easy with very little surge and the bottom is sandy if you enter near the showers and washrooms … Read more
Snorkeling Sharks Cove During Winter – Oahu
By Frank We snorkeled Sharks Cove on November 30, 2010 during usually the winter stormy season on Oahu, but the sea was unusually calm, much to the chagrin of the surfers waiting for the big … Read more
Snorkeling in Winter in Maui?
By Susan – (Columbia, SC) We are going to Maui at the end of January to “meet the whales” from Alaska. Well, I never hear you say much about snorkeling in winter in Maui. Do … Read more
Snorkeling Grand Cayman
By Tom Turner – (Jamestown, PA USA)My wife and I have a lot of experience snorkeling Grand Cayman. We have a timeshare on the island, hence we snorkel there every year. In 2003 or 2004, … Read more
Snorkeling Ko Olina and Kahe Point, Close Calls With Currents – Oahu
By PatriciaThough it’s been six months since we’re back from our last snorkeling trip to Oahu, I am only now getting up the courage to write about it. Now, I LOVE snorkeling. Really. We plan … Read more
Three Kahalu’u Big Island Snorkeling Posts
Snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach Park – Big Island Hawaii By Heather Felkey – (California) We recommend snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach Park on the Big Island, Hawaii. In September 2010, we stayed at the Kona Coast … Read more