Community members share their snorkeling health questions, suggestions and answers.
If you have ever touched fire coral while snorkeling, please share your experience by commenting below. How much did it hurt? What happened to your skin? How long did it take to stop hurting and … Read more
By Janet – (Long Island, NY)I have long hair and do not want it to get dry or brittle from repeated exposure to salt water. I am going on a two week snorkel trip to … Read more
By Berrie – (Albany, GA)Does anyone have a cure for fear of snorkeling? As an avid boater I want to (in 2017) make the crossing from Florida to Bimini and Freeport. With the beautiful waters … Read more
By Brandy – (Charleston, SC)Can you get a skin rash from snorkeling? My husband and I recently went snorkeling in Bermuda and I came home with a rash that lasted nearly two weeks. I did … Read more
By Jimmy – (Oahu, Hawaii)I wanted to share some info about snorkeling for people with physical disabilities. I had a spinal cord injury a long time ago. So long ago, in fact, that I think … Read more
By Danny – (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Do people use lip protection while snorkeling? We are new to snorkeling and last year we spent a lot of time snorkeling (and learning) at the resort we stayed at … Read more
By Richard – (Limburg, Belgium)My youngest son (28) who regularly goes on leave, has since his youth gotten a face skin rash from snorkeling in saltwater. Every time he uses a mask or swimming goggles, … Read more
By AnonymousI get very seasick when I’m snorkeling, even with Dramamine. I also wear earplugs, just in case this has something to do with it. Is there anything I can do for this? Thank you! … Read more