If you have never gone snorkeling and are a little scared about what to expect, let me tell you: we know your feelings!
Snorkeling is an exciting, easy water activity with some basic skills, appropriate gear and oceanic hazards and conditions knowledge. During the first time snorkeling, the typical response is to be horrified, disoriented, and risky.
So, let’s take a look at what you need to do as a first-time snorkeler.
1. For Snorkeling, You Need to Be Able to Swim
Aside from booking one of the best snorkel tours, you can also wear whatever is comfortable during your snorkeling. You don’t have to be a super swimmer, but at least you should be okay in the water.
2. Follow instructions before You Go Out & Ask Questions You Have
Generally, the crew is the most experienced. They understand what is going on at every level of snorkeling and will do their best to ensure that you are comfortable before you go in the water.
3. Be Careful Not to Rent the Cheapest Equipment
Spend a little more money and hire a dry snorkel or one with a splash guard, at least. A dry snorkel has a special globe-shaped valve on top that seals shut once it is submerged in the water. Get acquainted with how to prevent fogging on your lenses and make sure that your mask fits properly.
Masks are available in different sizes and shapes, making them universally appropriate. You can even alter the fit of your face. While renting fins, be sure that they aren’t too tight or loose and that they do not hurt your feet. Rental lock screens can be a rush, so writing down what to look for in a good fit–not drips–would be helpful.
4. If Needed, Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses
Snorkeling is another activity that people with glasses or contact lenses can participate in. Nowadays, special prescriptive goggles can be purchased or rented, or inserts can be used to improve vision while wearing goggles.
5. Put Your Gear to Use Before Hand
The first rule of snorkeling is breathing deep. Choose something like a swimming pool for people with shallow water and the sandiest beaches to get a sense of breathing in and out with your snorkel.
It might take a while to get used to that your body will stop being awkward with the snorkel through which you are breathing with your face in the water later on. It all depends on the formula: the most crucial thing is to take a deep breath.
6. Don’t Look Down
Okay, next, come to another second rule of snorkeling: You don’t have to look down anymore. As you go snorkeling, you look out in front of you and just a slight bit lower. You’ll notice such a strong power of focus, tying together sensation, emotions, and perception.
In this way, you can see the footing of the ocean floor and activity around you, and there would be no water in your tube. Ultimately, it is important to learn how to breathe normally in the snorkel tube.
