never snorkeled before Q's?

[Tslammer]

Going to cozumel, do you rent equipment or buy it? Is it used and is it sanitary? I know my wife will balk at trying it, because someone else has used it? I guess I really dont have a clue, please explain the process. Please

[jdbmga]

Sometimes equipment is included in the price, sometimes you have to rent it. It has been used b4 (again and again).

 

I would suggest buying your own equipment, at least mask and snorkel. A proper fitting mask is important.

 

Try your local scuba shop.

[BIG_Steve]

Sometimes equipment is included in the price, sometimes you have to rent it. It has been used b4 (again and again).

 

I would suggest buying your own equipment, at least mask and snorkel. A proper fitting mask is important.

 

Try your local scuba shop.

 

That's the best advice. My second choice would be to go to Megla-low-mart and buy at least a snorkel. My third choice would be to bring dome disinfectant wipes to wipe down the mouthpiece of the rented snorkel.

 

Also, while I was searching for snorkeling excursions a couple of months ago, I noticed some skippers mentioned everyone who needs gear gets a new, in the shrink wrap snorkel. It's cheap, new, and you take it with you. Look for that as you search excursions, and maybe ask via email if you can.

[Islandbear]

Some snorkeling tours provide a new snorkel, you will have to check with them if they do or not. I would buy a cheap set either at a dive shop or local sports store. you and your wife will enjoy it a lot more with a well fitting mask and your own snorkel.