The short answer is yes, doing it right non-swimmers can snorkel! Once understanding this, a shallow waters area is needed to offer the briefing, where non- swimmers feel safe and open to listening to any instruction. In Total Snorkel Cancun, we offer a useful briefing/lesson before getting on board.
Do you need flippers to snorkel in Maui?
The short answer to this question is: No, you don't really need fins for snorkeling. However, they have a few big advantages that will make your snorkel experience a whole lot better. It's perfectly fine to go snorkeling without fins as long as you make sure you stay safe.
Can you snorkel in Hawaii without knowing how do you swim?
While knowing how to swim will certainly allow you to enjoy and experience more, you don't need it to snorkel! This is because you have the option of wearing a life vest. Having said that, it is definitely recommended that you do know how to swim.
What type of snorkel is recommended for a beginner?
Our top pick for most novice snorkelers is the Cressi Palau Short Fin Set. With a simple but solid mask that's proven itself over the last two-plus decades, a highly functional snorkel, and a short but robust set of travel-friendly fins, Cressi's snorkel set will propel you forward without risking equipment failure.
Can you snorkel in Maui if you don’t know how do you swim?
What are the warnings of snorkeling?
Snorkelers should stay within visibly marked protected areas and pay attention to the boat traffic around them. Strong water movement such as waves or currents can also overcome snorkelers, sweep them out to sea, tow them under the surface or throw them onto rocks.
Do you have to know how do you swim to snorkel in Hawaii?
The quick answer is no, you don't have to know how to swim to snorkel in Maui!
Is snorkeling hard for beginners?
You just simply let your body float, paddle here and there, all while enjoying the aquatic view. But the idea of snorkeling can be daunting, especially for those who haven't tried it yet. The good news is, learning how to snorkel is not difficult. Yes, I repeat, it's not difficult.
Is snorkeling beginner friendly?
The short answer is YES. Essentially, snorkeling is a surface sport that involves mostly floating and requires very little (if any) actual swimming. Plenty of non-swimmers snorkel all the time, still, it's important that you know how to do it right and prepare a bit ahead of time.
How common are shark sightings in Maui?
According to data from the Department of Land and Resources, Maui has experienced 62 documented shark “incidents” since 1995, or an average of 2.2 incidents per year. Out of those 62, there were 13 instances with no bodily injury—just bites out of surfboards or paddle boards.