j24752 Posted February 1, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Has anyone ever booked a snorkeling adventure through the cruise line, and then taken your own snorkeling gear on the tour boat? Do they allow you to do that or would they prefer you use their mask and snorkel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted February 1, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2012 We take all but fins and vests. I know where my mouthpiece has been. We have never been told we need to use their equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanny1 Posted February 2, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I have friends who have taken their own gear. We are planning on taking our own. I hope there are no issues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt_83 Posted February 2, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I didn't and wish I would have. I have a semi-dry snorkel and the ones used on the tour were very basic. I missed mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted February 2, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Of course you can take your own gear, no problem doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted February 3, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2012 It was never an issue for me. Taking my own I always know I have a set that works for me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macfin Posted February 5, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I always take my own gear sans fins and vests, as I do not trust the cleaning process and I know how I clean my gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windward1989 Posted February 7, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2012 My boyfriend and I always take our own snorkel masks and fins. He's an expert snorkeler, so he's got his own gear. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted February 7, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I take all my own gear including fins, I like having my own snorkel & vest for the obvious reason and my mask is properly fitted for me and has corrective lenses in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1s Posted February 8, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Do we really need fins to snorkel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloofer Posted February 9, 2012 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Do we really need fins to snorkel? For casual snorkeling, you don't have to wear fins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted February 9, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Do we really need fins to snorkel? It really depends upon where you snorkel, if you are in a bay or inlet where there is not much in the way of currents then probably not. However if you are out in open waters then they are a good idea. I have a set of full sized fins and think that I may try to find a smaller size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epmkvii Posted February 9, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I would definitely take your own gear. I always have and always will. You know where your snorkel and mask have been and you know that they will work well. You can spend thousands of dollars on trips and shore excursions but if your mask leaks or fogs it ruins the whole trip. I have heard that some companies will actually send your new equipment right to your stateroom so you don't have to mess with packing it on the way to the boat. All you have to do is tell them what boat you'll be on and when you are departing and they'll have it sitting in your stateroom with a bow on it waiting for you. Happy Sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1s Posted February 9, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 9, 2012 It really depends upon where you snorkel, if you are in a bay or inlet where there is not much in the way of currents I am not sure of the current or waters, but it will be at cocoa cay? Anyone here been and know what the currents are. I know, I have so much reading up? Any good reads about this island? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemily Posted February 9, 2012 #15 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Just got back from 2 weeks in eastern carribbean, we snorkeled every other day and did beach breaks on the other days. I carry travel size fins, a vest, mask and snorkel and used my equipment at beaches when no equipment was offered. At several stops the waves were very strong and I needed the fins to get back easily. As an additional note, my bright green vest lets us keep track of each other in a group as most excursions use orange! On our short upcoming 4 day cruise, we will be in the water while others are still waiting in line at the private island for checking the equipment in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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