by Nichole | Last updated Jul 12, 2026 | Snorkel Packing List
Dry vs Semi-Dry Snorkel: Which Should You Buy? The first snorkel I ever bought was a dry snorkel, and I hated it. On paper it sounded perfect. A valve that seals the tube when you go under? No clearing water, ever? Sign me up. In reality, that valve kept sealing shut...
by Nichole | Last updated Jul 11, 2025 | Snorkel Packing List
Scuba Diving vs. Snorkeling Fins: Don’t Buy the Wrong Pair! Snorkeling and scuba diving fins might look similar at first glance, but trust me, they’re built for totally different experiences in the water. My husband is a diver, so I’ve seen firsthand how his fins are...
by Nichole | Last updated May 1, 2025 | Snorkel Packing List
Full Foot vs. Open Heel Fins: Why I’ll Always Pick the Latter for Snorkeling Full foot vs. Open Heel Fins: Is there a big difference and does it matter? Most gear guides will tell you that full foot pocket fins are the best choice for snorkeling. They’re lightweight,...
by Nichole | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 | Snorkel Packing List
3 Best Travel Towels: A Snorkeler’s Perspective My husband and I snorkel all over the world: Belize, Bonaire, Moorea, Bora Bora, the Maldives, and Indonesia to name a few. The reason I share this is because we have had a lot of experience testing out travel towels to...
by Nichole | Last updated Jul 15, 2026 | Snorkel Packing List
4 Best Reef Safe Sunscreens I Tested Snorkeling the World My husband and I snorkel all over the world (87 sites to be exact!) from the Galapagos and Bonaire to Belize, Moorea, and the Maldives. We LOVE snorkeling, so I’ve tried many, many, many reef safe...
by Nichole | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 | Snorkel Packing List
Best Swim Leggings for Snorkeling: A Snorkeler’s Review Quick intro (so you know who’s behind these recommendations)! My husband and I are pretty obsessed with snorkeling. We’ve traveled all over chasing the best spots, from Australia and Moorea to...
