Snorkeling

Snorkeling is a Great outdoor exercise. View a world that you have never seen before. Explore the wonders of the ocean from the top. Relaxation is the key to enjoying your experience. As you become more confident your relaxation becomes easier.

Take our 1/2 day Snorkle trip.. Our pump boat, the KenKen 1, leaves at 9 AM on a 30 minute cruise to a secluded beach where you can see thousands of colorful fish and untouched coral. Return to the Resort for a free lunch prepared by our excellent staff. Underwater Cameras available at gift shop.

Monarch Sands Activity Schedule

Package includes:

• Transportation
• Snorkel Equipment
• Bottled Water
• Local Guide
• Free lunch

Cost: Php500.00 per person

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How to Snorkeling

FIRST) • Be sure the mask fits your face. Hold the snorkel mask up to your face holding the strap from your face. Breath in through your nose. The mask should seal perfectly and stay on, without holding it, for as long as you breath in. If any air leaks in, water will also.

The strap should only fit firmly at the widest part of your head, towards the top of the back of your head. If it's at the base of your skull, water may seep in. If water does start seeping in while snorkeling, reach back and see if your strap has slipped down. Don't tighten the strap beyond "snug," being too tight causes leaking, as the seal can be broken. The pressure of the water will help seal the mask to your face. The snorkel should rest in front of your ear.

SECOND) • Choose fins that are snug but not too tight. If they hurt or curl your toes especially, you may develop cramps while snorkeling. If they slip off your heels, they're too big. Better a little big than too small. Remember they will slip on easier when your feet are wet.

THIRD) • Practice breathing through the snorkel with your head out of the water before the real thing. Put the mask on your head (wear your strap slightly high on the back of your head and not too tight!), suck it into your face, breathe through the tube. Don’t bite, just rest your teeth on the bite thingies - or your jaw will get really sore.

Masks should remain reasonably dry on the inside, but they can accidentally fill with water. This usually happens when the strap has slipped down to far. A flooded mask can be easily cleared by raising the head, pulling the lower edge away from the mouth, and simply letting the water drain out. I like to leave a little water in my mask, where it can be swished around for an instant defog.

LAST) • To use your fins correctly, kick from the hip and keep your knees and ankles relaxed to prevent your leg muscles from cramping. Fins remain below the water line, always. AVOID using a bicycling type kick, but instead think of your fin (especially the tip) as a beautiful flowing mermaid tail. Once you are proficient in this skill, you will notice that your fins propel you through the water. You will hardly need to use your arms and can let them rest easily at your side, or fold your hands over your lower back. Point your toes in the opposite direction from where you want to travel.