Snorkeling?
 

My fiance and myself have never been snorkeling, in fact he can't even swim. I on the other hand am just chicken of having fish, etc. swimming next to me. <BR>But our package with Cap includes snorkeling. <BR>Would it be good for us to go or will it be just a big waste of time? <BR>If anyone has been on the snorkeling trip with Cap - what does it entail (where do you go, do, etc.)? <BR>What exactly does snorkeling involve? <BR><BR>Thanks.<BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>

xx<BR><BR>Swimming is most definitely a requirement for snorkeling.<BR><BR>You wear a mask with a littl tube that you breath thru you mouth with. NOT YOUR NOSE. And don't get the little tube under water and then breath in cuz you will strangle yourself.

well: you cannot strangle yourself if you breath in water. that would be called drowning.

I would not put such a direct correlation between being able to swim and snorkeling. With the flippers used it takes almost no effort to stay afloat or to move around. As to taking in water, most snorkels have a trap at the bottom that collects the water that might come in if you get spashled by a wave etc. If want to even avoid this, you can buy snorkels with a one-way valve at the top that closes and prevents water from entering the tube.<BR><BR>My wife and I once went to St. Thomas with another couple. The wife could not swim and was actually afraid of the water. For the first 10 minutes we held her hand while we snorkeled, but shortly after that she was doing fine on her own.<BR><BR>Regarding fish swimming around, they usually do not come to see you unless someone is or has been feeding them. I have snorkeled with baracuda in the area and have never had or heard of anyone that had a problem.<BR><BR>I would suggest that you go buy yourself a snorkel (and maybe fins too) and go to a local pool or even the bathtub and give it a try. Snorkeliing is great and you should take advantage if you can.<BR><BR>Here is one mail order place that I have used once or twice http://www.diversdirect.com<BR><BR>Glen

Hi. Don't stress out over it if you have no desire to go snorkeling. When you get to Cap, tell the concierge that your husband doesn't know how to swim and ask them whether they could exchange your snorkeling voucher for something else. I'm sure they'll do it.<BR><BR>We were there a month ago and decided not to go on the snorkeling trip because I'm pregnant and the seas looked to rough for a pleasant boat ride out to Prickly Pear. We approached the concierge with our dilemma, she agreed we shouldn't go, and she gave us two lunch vouchers at George's, which was great since we were eating there every day anyway.

Have to agree with Glen. Not necessary to really know how to swim. Fins do help, plus I'm sure the boat will have a 'snorkel' vest, which is really a smaller life vest just made for snorkelers. You'll be fine. <BR>I would really recommend trying the snorkeling. Its a great experience and don't worry about the fish - they are usually more afraid of you and keep their distance.<BR>Also agree with the recommendation of buying some cheap equipment beforehand to practice. This way it will be familiar to you when you get to actually snorkel and you can enjoy the experience. Have a great time!

Am I missing something here? One can't swim, and the other doesn't like to swim with fish? Why on earth would you go snorkeling, when snorkeling consists of 'swimming with the fish!! Sounds like a 911 call just waiting to happen!!<BR>Thats like going golfing where one can't walk, and the other hates grass. Hello?????

AMEN!

Ha, Ha... very funny <BR>(and true) "What?" !!<BR>My fiance and myself both got a kick out of what you said!<BR><BR>We will see if we can get the lunch<BR>instead.<BR><BR>Thanks everyone.