Snorkle on Disney's private island...

[Twow]

If i bring my own snorkle gear can i snorkle anywhere? if i rent from them it says i can snorkle at the Snorkle lagoon located at Family beach. Would this still be the same if we bring our own masks?

 

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[moki'smommy]

In the family areas, snorkeling and swimming are separate. You can snorkel in the snorkel lagoon portion of the beach only. It is a big area and the farther out you get, the more you see and the less crowded it is. You can also snorkel at Serenity Bay, the adult only area (if you are 18 or older). No, you may not snorkel in the swimming areas.

[Twow]

We will be in the same snorkle areas though as if we were to rent them? Just making sure we don't get a lesser area if we don't rent from Disney.

 

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[moki'smommy]

You definitely have access to the same snorkel area whether your equipment is your own or rented from DCL. To enter the snorkel area, you MUST be wearing a yellow snorkel vest which is provided to you at no charge--you can get one at Gil's (the outlet where you pick up rented equipment) or at most of the lifeguard stands...so no need to even go to Gil's if you bring your own stuff. You do NOT need to inflate the snorkel vest, but you must have it on your body. That is the only requirement in order to snorkel.

 

The snorkel experience is great for beginners and intermediates. It does not compare to snorkeling off a boat at a great reef area. DCL tried to plant artificial reefs, which were repeatedly ruined by hurricanes, etc. They do have a bunch of "stuff" in the water for you to see and there is a reasonable variety of fish. There is a "submarine," statues of Mickey and Minnie, etc. If you are looking for a super snorkel experience like you'd get in Grand Cayman or Curacao, this is not it. If your goal is a fun time, especially with family...lots of safety, life guards around, etc. that's the DCL snorkel experience.

 

So absolutely yes, the snorkel experience is the same whether you bring your own stuff or rent theirs. I've done it both ways--when driving and on Southwest, I bring our own. On another airline, I rent from DCL.

[bluesub]

This is what to expect in snorkel area. I am a diver from Australia and have dived the Barrier Reef many times. It’s definitely not great for sea creatures but you will see them but great fun looking for the planted things.

 

 

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[Twow]

Great thanks. My kids are all doing it for the first time. Seeing Mickey under water will be exciting for them even if they see no fish. lol

 

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[moki'smommy]

Great thanks. My kids are all doing it for the first time. Seeing Mickey under water will be exciting for them even if they see no fish. lol

 

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There will be fish. They just won't be as exciting and varied as you'd see on a reef.

And your snorkel experience will be exactly the same whether you bring or rent equipment. Also, (it isn't advertised but has always been available), you can bring a mask and snorkel and just rent fins. That can help with the luggage issues.

[Twow]

Great thank you. We got the kids the full face snorkle masks hoping they would be easier for them. Especially the 6 year old. We were not sure if we needed fins. But knowing we can rent them is a great option.

 

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[moki'smommy]

Great thank you. We got the kids the full face snorkle masks hoping they would be easier for them. Especially the 6 year old. We were not sure if we needed fins. But knowing we can rent them is a great option.

 

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You need fins. The good stuff is quite far out.