jomason@cba.ua.edu wrote:
>In fact, I have been looking
>at messages on these forums for information on masks with custom
>prescription lenses and dry snorkels. On my next two cruises (Star
>Princess to Southern Caribbean on Dec. 28, 2005-Jan. 8, 2006 and NCL
>Sun to Western Caribbean March on 19-26, 2006) I bring with me a mask
>with prescription lenses so I can see better underwater and my own
>snorkle. I am fearful of clamping my jaws on snorkels others have
>used, especially since I don't know how well, if at all, these snorkels
>have been sanitized.
A snorkel is a good start if you are planning to bring your own
equipment, followed closely by a mask. You can usually borrow
fins if you're trying to travel light.
One consideration about the prescription mask, is to use disposable
contact lenses instead. (That is, if you can wear contacts). They
have the advantage of not being a serious loss if you lose them, and
you can also see your way around the dive boat, or on the surface of
the water, without your mask on (which otherwise could get steamed up).
--
Ken Tough
Snorkeling Fin Advice 
