Explore the underwater world with confidence and comfort! Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeler or just starting out, the right snorkel gear can make all the difference. We’ve listed our snorkel gear that we use or have used including snorkels, masks, cameras, action cameras, rash vests, and accessories to ensure you have the ultimate snorkeling experience.
Check out our top snorkel gear recommendations and get ready to discover vibrant coral reefs and marine life like never before!
Snorkel Mask
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Cressi Snorkel Mask
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The Cressi snorkel mask is the key part of my snorkel gear. I personally prefer a plastic mouth piece, snorkel, and mask, as oppose to silicone, which I find can be flimsy and hard to swim with. The snorkel also has the ball/valve, which reduces water entering the top of the snorkel.
The Cressi Snorkel and Mask is a solid pick for an entry level snorkel mask set. I personally prefer a mask that doesn’t have a silicone face part and snorkel, as it can be flimsy and difficult to snorkel with.
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Underwater Camera
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Olympus Tough TG-7
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The Olympus Tough series is a range of action cameras designed for the use in outdoors conditions and underwater. I’ve used the Olympus Tough TG-5 for the past 3-years and has been an essential when going snorkeling. The majority of the underwater photos on the website have been taken with this very camera. The latest camera of this series is the Olympus TG-7, released in 2017, which showed an enhancement in the video quality and stability.
The Olympus Tough Tg-7 is our top pick for an underwater camera when snorkeling. It’s underwater mode suits perfectly to snorkeling, and automatically correcting the red light of your photos.
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Underwater Action Camera
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GoPro Hero 13
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The GoPro series are commonly used in action sports and outdoor activities. With the housing the camera is contained for underwater usage up to a certain depth. I’ve used the GoPro 11 camera for the past 2-3 years, and has been an essential when recording snorkel reviews.
The GoPro Hero 13 is a solid pick for an underwater video camera for above and below water.
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Snorkel Rash Vest
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O’Neill Rash Vests
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I have had multiple rash vests over the years, and my preference is a tighter fit and short sleeve. When snorkeling dependent on water temperature, a Rash vest can keep you warm and protected from the sun. It is important to have sun protection of UPF 50+ Ultraviolet to reduce the chance of sun burn.
Below I’ve added our top picks for rash vests, I’ve found that both O’Neill rash vest have worked well.
