Snorkel equipment on Ship sponsored shore excursion

[jlesw]

Can I take/use my own snorkel equipment on a ship's shore excursion or must I use the equipment provided by the tour operator?

[RickEk]

Can I take/use my own snorkel equipment on a ship's shore excursion or must I use the equipment provided by the tour operator?

 

I believe that most tour operators would allow you to use your own equipment. I've seen folks bring their own...

[Colo Cruiser]

Can I take/use my own snorkel equipment on a ship's shore excursion or must I use the equipment provided by the tour operator?

 

Anytime we take an excursion we always use our own equipment.

No way am I sticking a nasty snorkel in my mouth after many others. :eek:

[Sea&SkiCruiser]

We always use our own masks and snorkels--my DH has a customized lens in his mask. We usually use the excursion's fins and vests because of airline baggage weight restrictions.

[Colo Cruiser]

I agree, some people have prescription masks. ;)

[eandj]

Some insist you wear a vest, but you don't need to inflate it. It helps the "guide" keep tabs on you.

 

We use our own masks and snorkels.

[Putterdude]

I have always used my own and never have had an issue with an operator. My mask has prescription lenses in it and really prefer not to use a snorkel that has been in someone else's mouth....even if it has been sanitized....I think.

[S&M in Pgh]

I prefer to use my own. I know who has had their mouth on the snorkel last.:o

[Chloe1500]

I pack my own snorkel and mask and use the operator's fins so I don't have to pack mine. Have done this many times.

[satxdiver]

You can take your own equipment on snorkeling tours whether ship sponsored or private sponsor. I would recommend taking your own mask and snorkel but using their fins. The fins are large and bulky to carry. If you are concerned about who wore them last, wear a water sock or thin water shoe. Masks vary in size and one size certainly does not fit all. An ill-fitting mask can ruin a snorkeling trip so get one that fits at home. Best place is a SCUBA dive shop as they will help you pick a mask that fits your face.

[WisCruiser2]

We bring our own fins along, too, have never had a problem fitting them in the suitcase or adding that much weight. Just sayin'

[OCruisers]

Absolutely no problem whatsoever taking you own snorkel equipment on ship sponsored excursions!

 

Have FUN! :D

 

LuLu

[Mommypig]

I always bring my own because I am blind as a bat so I have lenses with my diopter in my dive mask, and I prefer my own snorkle.