Bigbob75 Posted August 27, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hello We are headed out on sat to the eastern Carib Two of my friends are not good swimmers Should they attempt a snorkel trip I think they give out some float vests Any feedback would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillPooh Posted August 27, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Typically you will be snorkelling in a large group, and wearing inflatable life vests. I can't imagine why they couldn't go, unless they would be too afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergus Posted August 27, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I would suggest: 1. make sure you are with a reputable tour group 2. make sure the tour operators are aware that your friends are not strong swimmers so they can keep an eye on them 3. check to be sure you are not going to snorkel in a place where there is a strong current 4. don't take personal responsibility for your friends' actions - they're adults (presumably) and need to be sure THEY feel safe and in control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted August 27, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wife snorkled for first time on our last cruise. It was out in deep water and she did not enjoy it at all. If you do it from the shore i would think it wouldn't be bad, but jumping off boat out in Ocean could be very intimidating even with the vest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob75 Posted August 27, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Thanks for the advice I think I'm more concerned then they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothomeonacruise Posted August 27, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wife snorkled for first time on our last cruise. It was out in deep water and she did not enjoy it at all. If you do it from the shore i would think it wouldn't be bad, but jumping off boat out in Ocean could be very intimidating even with the vest. That would bother me, too. I don't like to swim in deep water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted August 27, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 27, 2010 If they are comfortable in the water and it is not in a strong current they should have no problems at all. Snorkeling doesn't require swimming, it requires floating. I am not a strong swimmer at all but snorkel all the time- including in water that is very very deep. They can use vests or float on top of the vests. However, if they are nervous in the water, or if there is a strong current it does get a bit more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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