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Snuba

Snuba, the marriage of scuba and snorkeling, gives the nondiving set their first glimpse of the freedom of scuba. Snuba utilizes a raft with a standard airtank on it and a 20-foot air hose that hooks up to a regulator. Once attached to the hose, you can swim, unfettered by heavy tanks and weights, up to 15 feet down to chase fish and examine reef for as long as you fancy. If you ever get scared or need a rest, the raft is right there, ready to support you. Kids eight years and older can use the equipment. It can be pricey, but, then again, how much is it worth to be able to sit face to face with a 6-foot-long sea turtle and not have to rush to the surface to get another breath? At Hanauma Bay Snuba Dive (808/256-8956), a three-hour outing (with 45 minutes in the water), costs $87.