Recent Report on Snorkeling Cozumel?
By RT – (Southern USA)I am wondering if anyone can share a recent report on snorkeling Cozumel. Have the reefs recovered at all? How is the snorkeling there now? I am thinking of a taking … Read more
Snorkeling For People With Physical Disabilities
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
Fillable Weight Belts for Snorkeling
By Cindi (Lilburn, GA)Do fillable weight belts for snorkeling exist? I find a weight belt to be a big help in giving me more stability underwater to get that “perfect” photo. We recently returned from … Read more
Grand Cayman November 2014 Snorkel Trip Report
By Tom & Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)In November 2014, my wife and I had our annual opportunity to spend a couple of weeks on Grand Cayman. We were able to take a friend and … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Snorkeling Catalina Island Lover’s Cove and Avalon Underwater Park, California
By Bob – (Southern CA)I wanted to share our experience with snorkeling Catalina Island, California, specifically Lover’s Cove and Avalon Underwater Park. Living near the cold waters of southern California my wife and I have … Read more
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