Comments on: UV Swim Clothing Instead of Sunscreen for Snorkeling https://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/uv-swim-clothing-instead-of-sunscreen-for-snorkeling/ Advocates Of Great Snorkeling Experiences Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Stefania https://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/uv-swim-clothing-instead-of-sunscreen-for-snorkeling/#comment-1001311 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:24:39 +0000 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/?p=1818#comment-1001311 Hi all, can anyone recommend a hoodie rash guard, or at least a good snorkel hoodie for purchase in Europe? I live in Italy, so something available here would be even better. I could also use suggestions for thin snorkeling socks and some lightweight neoprene tops and bottoms.

I’m a beginner snorkeler and right now I just want something to keep me a little warmer in September when I go to Marina di Bibbona. I’ll be staying close to shore but temperatures can start dipping in early to mid September so I want to make sure I can stay in the water longer than 15-20 minutes.

Thanks!

]]> By: Ali https://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/uv-swim-clothing-instead-of-sunscreen-for-snorkeling/#comment-196 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:01:04 +0000 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/?p=1818#comment-196 Has anyone tried Slip Ins or Waterlust brands for swim skins? These would be more for sun/jelly protection and not so much insulating. Looking at finally making the investment and would love input on their quality, fit, and durability. They have very fun patterns.

]]> By: Galen & Nicole https://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/uv-swim-clothing-instead-of-sunscreen-for-snorkeling/#comment-54 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:07:01 +0000 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/?p=1818#comment-54 Hi again Robin and all, we have created a snorkeling wetsuit page where we give recommendations about good choices for snorkelers, and features the Thermocline options, which we love.

]]> By: Galen & Nicole https://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/uv-swim-clothing-instead-of-sunscreen-for-snorkeling/#comment-30 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:07:38 +0000 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/?p=1818#comment-30 Hi Robin, we are in Bonaire right now and have the Thermocline zip up jackets to test. We will be trying them out soon and then writing an article in the newsletter and on the site about them.

Fourth Element is a very eco-conscious company that we are happy to recommend. The Thermocline clothing is made of recycled fabrics, comes in packaging that contains no plastics, and one thing we like about them is that they are non-buoyant, which is great if you freedive down.

Stay tuned!

]]> By: Robin Cantrell https://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/uv-swim-clothing-instead-of-sunscreen-for-snorkeling/#comment-29 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:28:30 +0000 http://www.tropicalsnorkeling.com/?p=1818#comment-29 Always enjoy reading comments and ideas from fellow snorkelers. I bought the Tuga hooded sunshirts and pants recommended here. Alas, my trip with Ben to Alor and Komodo was waylaid by COVID but hopefully going in 2023. Just curious if the Thermocline shirts they talk about in pretrip literature are really super? I might incorporate it into my different combos of trying to stay warm.

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