Additional Snorkeling Gear

With your basics – snorkel, mask and fins – in place, you’re ready to begin snorkeling. However, there are several devices and add-ons that you may want to consider for enhancing your experience.

A simple buoyancy vest may help you immensely, particularly if you are not a very confident swimmer. A brightly colored snorkel vest also serves the purpose of alerting others to your presence in the water. Alternatively, a foam ’noodle’ placed below the hips can help you stay afloat more effortlessly. While some find these products restrictive as they make it difficult to go below the surface even for very short stints, they may be very useful if you find it hard to float or swim unassisted for long periods.

Neoprene dive boots are frequently worn with open-heeled fins to protect the feet and keep them warm, while a thinner version of these – neoprene socks for snorkeling – serve the same purpose with closed foot fins.

If you go snorkeling in cooler waters, look into wearing a wetsuit. Not only do these keep your body warm, but they can protect you from stings and scratches from stray objects and jellyfish. Wetsuits provide a small amount of additional buoyancy and make it easy to stay afloat, but can also be worn to dive in deeper waters.

To add even more adventure to your snorkeling experience, you can find several waterproof gadgets like an underwater camera for snorkeling and flashlights.

It’s easy to get carried away with all the fun equipment and gadgets that can be used underwater, but remember that carrying too much with you while snorkeling can be tiresome. Don’t lose out on the tranquility of the experience by over-equipping yourself!

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