How to go snorkeling in Palau

Mondo Tourism Updated on 2024-01-29

Here's how to snorkel in Palau:

Equipment purchase: snorkel: It is recommended to buy a dry one, but even a dry snorkel will not be completely free of water, and if you hear a purring sound in the tube, it is water, so you should take a deep breath and spit out the water vigorously. It is best to use a large water storage tank for the mouthpiece, which can easily drain the stagnant water.

Mask: It is recommended to buy it in a physical store, and choose the best one that fits the face and can be tightly absorbed when inhaling deeply.

Fins: In the sea, especially when the current is countercurrent, the ability of the fins to push the water will save you a lot of effort, pay attention to the fins to choose the right size, tight and uncomfortable to loosen will fall.

Snorkeling suit: If possible, it is recommended to wear a snorkeling suit to prevent hypothermia and protect from reefs or harmful animals and plants.

Life jackets: They are usually available on boats, so it's recommended that you wear them even if you think you know how to swim.

Instructions for use of equipment:

Tie the breathing tube with the mask, place the mouthpiece between your lips and teeth, close your lips, and place the tube in front of your ears.

When wearing the mask, the mask should not be pressed to the hair, not to the nose, and the part where the mask is worn should not be smeared with any sunscreen, so as not to affect the airtight performance of the silicone, and the headband should be locked when the mask will not fall off.

Snorkeling Notes:

Don't touch corals: Avoid touching corals with your hands, feet, knees or any other part of your body, as they can easily get scratched. In addition, corals are precious underwater creatures, and human horn touch will affect their living environment.

Keep a certain distance from your friends: When snorkeling, please keep your distance from your friends, raise your head from time to time to observe your surroundings, and stay within the appropriate range to avoid being forgotten and lost contact by the crew on board.

Mask water inlet treatment method: a small amount of water inlet can be ignored;If too much water enters and affects normal vision, drain the water in time.

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