Community members share their snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
By JayI wanted to share a story about snorkeling with Bottlenose Dolphins at Lanai, Hawaii. Our family took the 6:45 am ferry from Lahaina, Maui to Lanai, Hawaii on July 15, 2011. Immediately after arriving, … Read more
Is there any good snorkeling on Caye Caulker, Belize? I was wondering if there is any advantage to staying on Caye Caulker when visiting Belize as compared to Ambergris Caye. Comments Moved From Previous System … Read more
By Bob AndersonMy wife and I (68 & 66) are going to Oahu in the winter, February, and are wondering if there are any good snorkeling spots that time of year which might be “senior … Read more
By Cathy Duffy – (Racine, WI)We will be on the Big Island Hawaii next summer and I would like find some good spots for snorkeling with kids; they will be 11, 10, 9 and 4 … Read more
By Russ Fleenor – (Roanoke, Virginia USA)Looking for a place to take teenage boys in the Caribbean where there is good beach snorkeling (no boat required). Also other activities and fishing to keep them busy … Read more
By Patricia R Ogden – (Southern California)Here is my Moorea and Bora Bora snorkeling trip report from April and May 2011. We stayed at the Hilton Lagoon on Moorea and Bora Bora and at the … Read more
By Joan – (Pennsylvania)I’m considering a snorkeling trip to Mexico in Akumal or Cozumel. Which is better? What is the biggest difference in these areas? I know they are close in location and Akumal has … Read more
By Stacey – (Bedford, TX)I have one day to snorkel on the Big Island, Hawaii. I am wondering which you would choose, Two Steps or Captain Cook? I can see you love the Place of … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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