In the times of Smartphones and innovative gadgetry, the world seems offbeat about the real experiences of the world. However, there’s a group of wanderlusts who don’t care and carry their calendar filled with expeditions, activities, and adventures. Snorkelling is one of them too.
However, not everyone knows much about snorkelling (apart from its definition). There’s a general confusion between scuba diving and snorkelling. We’ll describe it in the following.
1. Scuba Diving is not equal to Snorkelling.
Well, Scuba Diving is a deep-sea diving (more of a tour-like) with necessary equipment, such as Primary Mask and Backup Mask, Fins, Buoyancy Control Device or BCD, Dry Suit, Scuba Regulator, Cylinders, and other devices. On the other hand, snorkelling requires Masks, Snorkels (dry valves), Dry Suit, and a few other gears or equipment.
2. Not all diving packages are the same.
If you think it’s only a simple dive, let us clarify you that it’s not. Each diving tour may differ with respect to the sites, landscape, and other factors. You can find Snorkelling tours in Iceland at a cost of 29.900 ISK or more.
3. No need to purchase the snorkelling equipment.
All tour package providers offer the snorkelling equipment for the dive and hence, you don’t need to buy them. This tour might include hot beverages, snacks, and other items. It’s best to check with the tour operator.
4. You can’t go alone. And without Dry Suit? Never.
If you’re snorkelling in Silfra and wish to explore the underwater landscape, geological formations, marine life, tectonic plates, and other visuals, you need an expert guide by your side. You are forbidden to go alone. And, you can’t without Dry Suit because it’s as cold as 2 to 4 Degree Celsius down there. Do you think your body won’t collapse?
5. You have to sign a disclaimer.
Yes, you have to sign that. It is risky down underwater, even if extreme precautions are taken and rare accidents have occurred so far. You are responsible for yourself.
