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GoPro Hero 12 Black: The Best Underwater Action Camera for Snorkeling & Scuba Diving?

I've said it before and I'll say it again: taking an action camera like a GoPro underwater is one of my favorite parts of snorkeling and scuba diving. I really dig being able to easily ...

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The 11 Best Gifts for Snorkelers (Actually Useful)

Snorkeling is one of my favorite things on the planet and there really is little else like it. There's so much that I love about the sport, but one aspect especially is that the gear ...

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Snorkeling for Beginners: 7 Easy Step-by-Step Snorkeling Tips

I was once new to snorkeling, too. Everyone was at some point. But, I was fortunate to find myself with an unexpected opportunity to learn snorkeling for beginners while traveling years ago and I haven't ...

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The Best Kids Snorkel Set: 3 Top Options for Value & Security

If you find yourself here, you're probably in the midst of figuring out how to best share snorkeling with a kid who is near and dear to you. What an awesome gift! Snorkeling will definitely ...

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The 3 Best Snorkel Vests, Life Jackets and Flotation for Snorkeling (Adults & Kids)

Snorkeling is a most magical activity, allowing us to join the undersea world and mingle with incredible submerged landscapes and marine life that are so different from our own everyday experience. There isn't much else ...

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Best Snorkeling in Miami 🤿 The 5 Top Spots in South Florida

Miami is a wildly vibrant city and an notable destination for art, culture, food, nightlife and fantastic beaches. In between Cubano sandwiches, street art walks, and afternoons relaxing on white sand, though, you might be ...

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The Best Florida Panhandle Snorkeling 🤿 7 Top Spots in Destin & Panama City

The Florida panhandle often flies under the radar when talking about prime tropical destinations, but if you're into the beach lifestyle (and near year-round snorkeling), you'll find that it has a lot going for it. ...

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The Best Snorkeling in the Florida Keys 🤿 Our 7 Most Epic Spots

If you're planning a U.S.-based vacation that isn't Hawaii (maybe next year!) and you've been known to do a little (or a lot) of travel snorkeling in your day, you would be hard-pressed to do ...

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Is the GoPro HERO11 Black Good for Snorkeling & Scuba? How The New Version Stacks Up

UPDATE: The newest version this camera, the GoPro Hero 12 Black, has been released and we test whether or not it's the best GoPro for snorkeling in our full review over at GoPro Hero 12 ...

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Can I Snorkel If I Can’t Swim? 7 Ways to Enjoy the Water Safely & Smartly

"Can I snorkel if I can't swim?" It might seem like a strange question. After all, swimming is a lot of what you're doing out there in the water while snorkeling. But, it's a question ...

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Best Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen (+ Cancun, Tulum & the Riviera Maya) 🤿 The 7 Spots

The Riviera Maya in Mexico — including notable hotspots like Playa del Carmen, Cancun and Tulum — has everything a weather-weary traveler could ask for: dewy-sweet warmth, sapphire-blue water, and verdant waving palms. Plus, plentiful ...

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Can I Snorkel With an Apple Watch (or Other Smartwatch)? + 4 Important Tips

There have been a lot of cool advancements in snorkel technology in recent years. New gear like dry snorkels and masks with purge valves have gone a long way toward increasing both safety and good ...

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The New GoPro for Snorkeling: 3 Keys on Buying/Upgrading the HERO 10 Black

The Newest GoPro for Snorkeling: 3 Keys for Buying or Upgrading to the HERO 10 Black

UPDATE: The newest version this camera, the GoPro Hero 12 Black, is now out and we gauge whether or not it's the best GoPro for snorkeling in our full review over at GoPro Hero 12 Black: ...

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Can You Snorkel with a Phone? 3 Waterproof Warnings & Options

One of the most satisfying parts of modern-day snorkeling is how easy it is to capture those underwater memories with incredible photos and video. Whether those snapshots are of massive whale sharks in Mexico, graceful ...

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How Much Does a GoPro Cost? The Easy Prices & The Unexpected Costs

If you've followed this site for any amount of time, you know that I absolutely love action cameras like a GoPro, especially when it comes to snorkeling (which we're all about here). They're waterproof, easy ...

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How Much Does Snorkeling Cost? 4 Key Prices on Gear, Tours & Everything Else

So, you're ready to go snorkeling (awesome!) and are wondering how much snorkeling costs? You've come to the right place. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to figure out how much it will cost to go snorkeling ...

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Can You Snorkel With a GoPro? And, Can You Use a GoPro for Scuba Diving?

Every time I see an underwater photo on a friend's Instagram feed or video full of marine life on their YouTube channel, I definitely stop and take a second look. There's just something magical about ...

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The 3 Best Snorkel Masks for All Levels: Beginners, Intermediates & Advanced

Picking out the best snorkel mask for you and your skill level is hugely important. Not only does a snorkel mask serve an all-important purpose (keeping water out of your eyes), but it's ultimately the ...

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How Much Does Travel Insurance Cost? A Helpful & Clear Guide

How much does travel insurance cost? If you're asking that question, you're ahead of the game. Travel insurance is often a bit of an afterthought when planning a vacation. I know that it once was ...

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Best Snorkel Fins for Beginners, Advanced Snokelers & Travelers

2023’s Best Snorkel Fins for Beginners, Advanced Snorkelers & Travelers

There are plenty of different types of snorkel gear out there that can make your experience in the water better. But the one piece that might make the most immediate and noticeable difference for you ...

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How Much Does it Cost to Rent Snorkel Gear? Prices & Problems

No matter how many vacations or trips I get to take, going snorkeling always ends up being one of the most memorable parts anything that we do. Whether I'm in Bonaire, Hawaii or somewhere really ...

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How Much Do Snorkel Tours Cost? 3 Price Points + Easy Booking Guides

Snorkeling is always one of my absolute most-favorite things to do on vacation. Somehow it's both adventurous and relaxing at the same time, and I always come away feeling refreshed and energized. I always seem ...

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The Best Travel Insurance That Covers Snorkeling

2 Types of Travel Insurance That Covers Snorkeling & Scuba

Did you know that snorkeling and scuba diving are often specifically excluded from travel medical insurance plans, and that your regular medical insurance usually doesn't work at all outside of your home country? That's kind ...

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The Best Dry Snorkel This Year: A Clear Winner

Dry top snorkels (also known as just "dry snorkels") are one of the biggest game-changers to come along in the sport of snorkeling in recent years, and maybe even ever. It used to be that ...

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Where to Snorkel on the Big Island, Hawaii

The Best Snorkeling on The Big Island, Hawaii 🤿 My Top 5

Even though the Big Island of Hawaii is by far the largest of any of the islands that make up the state, it only accounts for a fraction of Hawaii's population (13%). With all that ...

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Hello, Adventurer

I'm Alex Axon. Despite growing up landlocked, I've been hooked on the ocean ever since first wading in and have become obsessed with snorkeling as a beautiful and easy way to experience the underwater world. I've been able to learn first hand from in-the-water experience across the world what gear, tips and trips work. I share that knowledge here through Coral Nomad in hopes it will inspire others to find their own underwater adventure.