Booking Shore Excursions. (snorkeling)

[bmcdowe]

My girlfriend and I would like to go snorkeling when we go to the bahamas, but she doesn't know how to swim. can she snorkel without knowing how to swim.

[cherylandtk]

Not safely. Snorkeling is swimming and diving with a mask and snorkel tube.

[tankersbabe]

Not safely. Snorkeling is swimming and diving with a mask and snorkel tube.

 

I am not much of a swimmer and I do just fine...

 

There is a float vest thingy to wear in the deeper water and it really really helps.

 

She might want to try it in a swimming pool or shallow water first...it takes some coordination to get the snorkel, flippers and vest all going in the same direction.

 

I panicked my first time and was headed back to the boat, ready to cry because I wanted to snorkel so bad. The guide was great, adjusted me and sent me back out with a rope to hang on to until I felt comfortable. I was the last one in at every stop after that.

 

Good luck!

 

Stef

[bmcdowe]

Thanks guys.