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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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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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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 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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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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The Best Snorkel Gear for Kids: Masks, Fins, Snorkels & More

Sharing incredible experiences with your kids is one of the best parts of parenthood. And, experiencing the magic of snorkeling with the little ones is definitely no exception. As with pretty much any activity, finding ...

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What’s the Best GoPro Red Filter for Snorkeling & Scuba?

It used to be that you needed some serious camera gear to do photos or video underwater: a high-end camera, big waterproof housing, various filters, frames and plenty else. Everything was crazy expensive, bulky, and ...

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The Best GoPro Accessories for Snorkeling: 5 I Can’t Do Without

Without a doubt, my favorite thing to do while snorkeling is to use my GoPro. Snorkeling on its own is incredible and I've been super lucky to glide among whale sharks, humpback whales, dolphins, sea ...

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Best Snorkel Gear for Travel: 7 Top Masks, Cameras & More

Two things that always go hand-in-hand beautifully are snorkeling and travel. For the majority of us humans on the planet who don't live right on a coast in the tropics, we need to travel somewhere ...

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The Best Full-Face Snorkel Masks + 1 Key Safety Decision

The best full-face snorkel masks can really provide incredible and unique experiences in the water. The unmatched field of view they provide through the huge face dome along with the integrated dry snorkel valve to ...

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The Best Underwater Action Cameras for Snorkeling: GoPro & More

I say it a lot: buying an underwater action camera (like a GoPro) was one of the best things I ever did for my snorkeling. And many aenction cameras later, it's still true. They've all ...

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Best Sunscreen for Snorkeling: 2 Top Biodegradable & Reef-Safe

Picking the best sunscreen for snorkeling is hugely important. Really! First, the wellbeing of your skin is a big deal. If you spend a lot of time outside in the sun (as you usually do ...

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Which is best? Full-face vs traditional snorkel masks

Full-Face vs. Traditional Snorkel Mask: Which is Best? 6 Important Differences

For decades, there was one type of snorkel mask: a traditional snorkel mask that covered your eyes and nose. Then, pair that with a traditional snorkel which was more or less just a curved open ...

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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.