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Kids snorkel sets: how to get the fit right before you buy
A child's snorkel set fails on fit, not features. How to size a mask and snorkel, what the research says about full-face masks, and when renting beats buying.
Licensed tour guide, Terra Magica Croatia
Rebecca Jambrovic
Rebecca lives next to the Adriatic Sea in Croatia, where she guides kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and snorkeling tours. She is passionate about outdoor activities and enjoys writing pieces that inspire others to get outside.
Writes on
- Snorkeling
- Sea kayaking
- Adriatic marine life
- Mediterranean snorkeling destinations
Rebecca guides snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding tours on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, where she has spent years reading sea conditions for guests of every ability. She writes the majority of OutsiderView’s destination guides, and her recommendations come from working on the water rather than from a desk.
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Snorkeling in Dubai means driving two hours east
Dubai's own coast is dredged sand with almost nothing to see, and the sea hits 35 °C in August. The real snorkel is Snoopy Island in Fujairah, on the other coast. The sites, the tank prices, the rules, and the month to go.
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The best snorkeling spots in the world
Dreaming of a snorkeling adventure? From swimming with humpbacks to seeing pristine coral reefs, here are the best places to snorkel around the globe.
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Snorkeling gift guide: Gift ideas for every budget
Looking for the perfect gift for a snorkeler in your life? From snorkeling clothing to gear bundles, here are 20+ snorkeling gift ideas in various price ranges.
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Seaview Kradan snorkel set review
We put the collapsible Seaview Kradan snorkel set through its paces. Read our review to see whether this travel-friendly mask and snorkel bundle holds up.
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Do you need to know how to swim to snorkel?
No, and not for the reason you expect. Swimming protects you from one kind of drowning and almost none of the other. What a non-swimmer actually needs.
Series: Staying afloat
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The best snorkeling in the Caribbean
Caribbean islands are not interchangeable: some put reef within swimming distance of the sand, others need a boat for everything. How to choose between them.
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Best waterproof bag for snorkeling: protect your valuables
The Kumbaya R1 is durable and fully submersible, the Freegrace adds waterproofing at no extra cost, and the BackSåk Pro is the best-built bag of the three.
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Best dive computer: picks for every budget and level
The Suunto D6i Novo suits beginners and advanced divers alike. The Cressi Donatello is the simplest budget pick; the Shearwater Teric is the high-end choice.
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The best and worst foods to eat before scuba diving
Your diet plays a big part in how you feel before and after a dive. Learn which foods raise your energy and which ones you should never eat beforehand.
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Complete guide to becoming a scuba diving instructor
A step-by-step guide that teaches you everything you need to know about becoming a certified dive instructor. Learn how you can get paid to scuba dive.
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Snorkel vests: what they do, and which one to buy
A snorkel vest holds you flat and face-down. It is not a life jacket and will not turn you face-up. What it does do, which style suits whom, and when not to.
Series: Staying afloat
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Best snorkel set: which bundle to buy, and when not to
A set is one purchase instead of three. But the mask decides whether the trip works, nobody looks at the snorkel, and the fins are where the box saves.
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Snorkeling in Croatia: which cove, which wind, which hour
The Adriatic is clear, cool and short on fish, and none of that is the variable. Wind is: which side of the island is in the lee, and getting in before it.
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Snorkeling 101: How does snorkeling work?
Have you ever seen people snorkeling and wondered how snorkeling works? Find the answers you need here and get ready for your own snorkeling adventures!
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What to wear snorkeling: sun, stings and staying warm
What you wear snorkeling keeps the sun off, keeps you warm and decides whether you get a rash. A guide's list, including when a rash guard makes stings worse.
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What is a dry snorkel? Float valves, types and who needs one
A dry snorkel seals its top valve underwater, so nothing gets in. Here is how the mechanism works, and when dry, semi-dry or classic suits you best.
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Snorkel vest vs. life jacket: which to wear and when
A snorkel vest and a Coast Guard-approved life jacket are not the same object, and the difference is regulatory first. What each does, and which to wear.
Series: Staying afloat
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How to snorkel without swallowing water
Swallowing seawater is a common complaint of new snorkelers. Here is why it happens, how to clear your snorkel properly, and which gear prevents it.
Series: Staying afloat
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How to clean snorkeling gear: what the makers actually say
Rinsing is the easy part. Five manufacturers' own care documents disagree about soap, soak temperature and toothpaste — and none of them covers the mouthpiece mold. The routine, the doses, and how to tell when a part is finished.