Snorkeling at Castaway Cay

[chrisy]

I can't remember if you have to wear fins while snorkeling? I really want to know if i need them for my
boys 5 & 9. Cause we bring our own gear but I've looked at old pictures and can't tell if they had them or not last time.

Thank you for your time.

 

[mketting]

Yes you can bring you own gear.

Flippers are not a must but do make it much easier to move through the water. My DD 6 was so fast with hers I could hardly keep up.

Everyone has to wear a life vest, that is provided for free.

 

[ktglads]

I have a question about the life vests that are provided. Are these like regular vests that you could use to float with or are they like the vests that used to be given out at Typhoon Lagoon snorkeling that required you to help yourself float. Basically, could an adult could float without any effort on their part?

 

[mketting]

The vests are the king you blow up yourself. When I wanted to dive down under the water I had to let out most of the air. They will easily keep you afloat.

The kids have rubber life -vests that fasten through their legs. Coudn't possibly sink with one of those on.