Thread: Questions about snorkeling in general

Originally Posted by sunebeach

Thanks, I happen to have a good supply of dog biscuits usually...if my Huskie will let me out of the house with them...If he knew I was gonna give them to a bunch of fish he'd have a seizure! I'll probably just get a disposable underwater camera...as I just got a really nice digital one with telephoto lens recently...the DH would probably rather spend the money on the cruise itself rather than another camera...plus I need a couple extra memory cards...yes, I like to take photos...lots of photos!!!

I always use disposables for snorkeling and get some very good pics. We use the Fuji ones and even when moving,still get good shots. When developing them, can ask for a CD to be made so have digital copies too.

Originally Posted by aellison62

Hey Pete, is it typical to pack swim fins as well as the mask and snorkel if you're bringing your own? Don't the fins take up a lot of room and weight? Can you rent just the fins at the beach for instance?

You're correct; fins are rather bulky, so it depends on how you're traveling (plane or car) and how much space you have. We take a small suitcase to hold all our snorkeling gear, so it's not a problem taking the fins. But if we're not sure we're going to do some snorkeling or if we're limited on space/weight, then we'll just take our masks and snorkels and leave the fins at home. Then we'll either rent them or just go without them depending on where we are.

Originally Posted by tipsyq

Pete, where in the Fl Keys do you snorkel? Do you go out on one of the boats? Was just there and couldn't snorkel off shore, too rough. Did a little in the Gulf but murky so not much to see at times.

When we're in the Keys, we normally go scuba diving while my wife snorkels (she can't scuba dive). In this case, we go out on a boat as there aren't too many good places to snorkel off the beach in the Keys. But at times it can be very clear or murky depending on the weather.

Originally Posted by Cruise Planner

When we're in the Keys, we normally go scuba diving while my wife snorkels (she can't scuba dive). In this case, we go out on a boat as there aren't too many good places to snorkel off the beach in the Keys. But at times it can be very clear or murky depending on the weather.

The boat trips were what I planned on doing but the whole week the ocean was too rough to go out. Maybe next time. At least got to use my new mouthpiece and of course, just totally enjoyed the Keys, can't wait to get back there.