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One Day of Snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas

By Tom Turner – (Jamestown, PA)We had one day of snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas as we were visiting on a cruise. A few months ago, we posted a question asking about where we should go … Read more

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Lip Protection While Snorkeling?

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

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Freediving Fins vs Snorkeling Fins

How do freediving fins compare to snorkeling fins? I currently use (and love) a pair of Mares Volo Race fins (on Amazon), but I have been growing curious about freediving fins such as the Mares … Read more

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Snorkeled With Leopard Sharks at La Jolla Shores, California

By Carol – (Lakewood, CA)We snorkeled with the Leopard Sharks at La Jolla Shores, California over Labor Day weekend, August 31, 2014, and it was fantastic! The water was warm (relatively speaking) and comfortable and … Read more

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Grand Turk Snorkeling Options?

By Jim – (Somerset, KY, USA)I have a group of six considering spending a week on Grand Turk for snorkeling. We are avid experienced snorkelers and have seen some of the Caribbean‘s best including St. … Read more

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How Is the Snorkeling in Antigua?

By Joe Laing – (Airdrie, Alberta, Canada)I was wondering how the snorkeling is on Antigua? Is it worth taking a snorkeling trip there or should we go to a different island in the Caribbean? Can … Read more

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Easybreath Snorkeling Mask

By Manuel (New York, NY)I just heard about the Easybreath Snorkeling Mask. A company called Tribord, in England, invented this new kind of snorkel mask. I was wondering if you knew anything about it. Thanks. … Read more

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Our Snorkel Trip to Curacao

by Doug & Amy – (Houston, TX)We had a great time snorkeling Curacao in August 2013, thanks in no small part to another of Galen and Nicole’s always helpful guides. We ignored their recommendation for … Read more

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Cayman Brac Snorkeling Info or Guidebook?

By Gail P – (Rockland, ME)Hi, we are headed to Cayman Brac for snorkeling in April 2014. I need some information about where to go on the island. I am hoping to get a recommendation … Read more

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Looking for Bahamas Snorkeling Info

By Jim – (Denver, Colorado)I am looking for some Bahamas snorkeling information. I plan to kayak and snorkel on my trip there. The Exuma island chain is of particular interest, but I also wonder if … Read more

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Mask vs Swim Goggles for Snorkeling

By Katie (Milwaukee, WI)I am a snorkel newbie but advanced swimmer. Do I really need a mask for snorkeling? Or could I use my swim goggles (Aqua Sphere Vista Ladies) that I swim with in … Read more

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Our Autumn Snorkeling Trip to Aruba

By Tom & Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)We arrived for our autumn snorkeling trip to Aruba late in the day on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, and promptly found out that our car rental company abandoned … Read more

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Snorkeled the World, Eastern Indonesia the Best

By AjI am an avid snorkeler and have been lucky enough to snorkel all over the world. My vote for best snorkeling in the world is Eastern Indonesia, West New Guinea, Papua New Guinea. There … Read more

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How to Buy Boots for Open Heel Fins?

By Mark (Los Angeles, CA USA)We think that we want to buy boots or reef shoes for our open-heel fins for our trip to the Cook Islands this winter (thanks to those who wrote about … Read more

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How to Clean Neoprene Wetsuits and Booties?

By Laura (Grinnell, IA, USA)We are wondering how to clean neoprene wetsuits and booties properly at the end of every day. We have just purchased sturdy dive boots to use on our January snorkeling trip … Read more

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Snorkeling Stingray City and Cali Wreck on Grand Cayman

By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)We snorkeled Stingray City at the northern end of Rum Point and the Cali Wreck. Well, everything you read about Grand Cayman says you really have to go experience Stingray … Read more

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Snorkeling Eden Rock and Turtle Farm on Grand Cayman

By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)We snorkeled two spots on Grand Cayman, Eden Rock and Turtle Farm, also known as Conch Point. We decided to start out snorkeling at Eden Rock. It is one of … Read more

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Rum Point Drift Snorkel on Grand Cayman

By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)We did a Rum Point drift snorkel on Grand Cayman. This was the best snorkel day we had the entire time on the island. We put in at the Cayman … Read more

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Places to Snorkel in St Croix

Good Snorkeling Spots in St. Croix? By Tom TurnerCan 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 … Read more