snorkeling
Masked shallow swimming
Snorkeling is swimming at the water's surface while breathing through a tube (a snorkel) and viewing underwater through a mask.
The activity requires minimal equipment and skill compared to scuba diving, making it popular at beaches and coral reefs: We went snorkeling off the coast of Hawaii.
Also spelled snorkelling.
Face-worn concealment
Marine skeletal formation
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- clownfishStriped reef fish, anemone symbiont
- parrotfishBeak-jawed coral-eating fish
- sea-turtleOcean-dwelling shelled reptile
stingray · starfish · anemone · octopus · seahorse · manta · barracuda · angelfish
Range of clear sight
- currentsDirectional flows of movement
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- tideOcean's cyclical swell
- calmFree from agitation
clarity · shallow · saltwater · depth · surge · surface · crystal-clear · murky
Sheltered coastal shallows
Voluntary suspension of respiration
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- floatingStaying atop liquid
- treadingWalking on a surface
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
kick · glide · equalizing · hyperventilation · streamlining
Leisure time away
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- resortPlace for getaways
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- relaxationState of being unwound
holiday · getaway · sightseeing · day-trip · honeymoon · cruise · all-inclusive · recreation
mask
Face-worn concealment
coral
Marine skeletal formation
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- clownfishStriped reef fish, anemone symbiont
- parrotfishBeak-jawed coral-eating fish
sea-turtle · stingray · starfish · anemone · octopus · seahorse · manta · barracuda · angelfish · butterflyfish
visibility
Range of clear sight
calm · clarity · shallow · saltwater · depth · surge · surface · crystal-clear · murky · drift
lagoon
Sheltered coastal shallows
breath-hold
Voluntary suspension of respiration
paddle · kick · glide · equalizing · hyperventilation · streamlining
vacation
Leisure time away
relaxation · holiday · getaway · sightseeing · day-trip · honeymoon · cruise · all-inclusive · recreation
exploration
Traveling through unknown regions
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- recreationgames, sports, fun, play, swimming
- recreational activitieshiking, swimming, cycling, tennis, golf
- travel activitiessightseeing, beaches, guided tours, tours, museums
- Indian OceanArabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Andaman Sea
- Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico, Carolina, Old San Juan, Arecibo
snorkelingscuba diving
Swimming with air tanks
deep-sea diving · free diving · saturation diving · technical diving · cave diving
snorkelingmountain climbing
Ascending peaks on foot
hiking · rock climbing · bird watching · safari · skiing
- snorkeling tripAquatic sightseeing swim
- snorkeling spotsLocations for surface diving
- snorkeling equipmentTools for surface swimming underwater observation
- snorkeling sitesLocations for surface swimming underwater
- snorkeling toursOrganized underwater sightseeing outings
- snorkeling guideUnderwater swimming tour leader
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