Unfortunately for snorkeling enthusiasts, most tropical resorts cater to the needs of SCUBA divers rather than snorkelers.

A typical, frustrating scenario for independent snorkelers:

You arrive at a remote, tropical resort and find that SCUBA divers are provided with dive boats, while you are limited to just those spots you can reach from the beach -- often missing the best spots.

While shore snorkeling can be excellent, many of the most exciting snorkeling sites are more easily accessed by boat.

Or, if you're lucky, you may be permitted to "tag along" on a dive boat, but are firmly instructed to stay out of the way of the divers. When the dive is over, so is your snorkel.

Snorkeling when --
and where -- you want!

On Sea for Yourself programs, we charter boats exclusively for our groups. We dictate the timing and location, picking the most ideal sites for snorkeling, not diving. This allows us -- as snorkelers -- to experience and savour some of the world's most spectacular underwater treasures.

You also will experience the natural and cultural history of each destination we visit. While the emphasis is on appreciation of the marine environment through the joy of snorkeling, we believe it's important to appreciate and interact with local cultures.

Our Programs are Educational -- and Fun!

Sea for Yourself programs incorporate educational opportunities to enhance your snorkeling skills and further develop your understanding of the marine environment.

We consider snorkeling both an enjoyable recreational activity and a simple skill that allows you to directly participate in the underwater wilderness.

Discoveries made in the water are complemented by informative interpretative sessions lead by staff leaders and guest speakers.

Our Goals are Simple

Although we strive to make each Sea for Yourself program as enjoyable and informative as possible, our aim is not to impart vast quantities of information.

Rather, if after a Sea for Yourself experience, you have become more intimate with the ocean, and are further motivated to explore issues surrounding the sea, then our intent will have been achieved.

Today many opportunities are available for appreciating the beauty and wonder of our aquatic wilderness: excellent television documentaries and films, a growing number of superb aquariums and interpretative facilities, and many outstanding books and periodicals.

Yet the best way to appreciate the underwater world is by simply putting on a mask and getting wet. Snorkeling is one of the easiest, safest, and most delightful ways to enjoy the water. We invite you to join us and see for yourself!

Interpretative Sessions

Interpretative sessions adopt a snorkeler's perspective, concentrating on the wealth of creatures that thrive in relatively shallow water, including tips on how to best locate and observe those whose survival often depends on their cryptic nature.

In addition to species identification, we highlight easily observable behaviors of fish and invertebrates: interactions, color changes, and close examination of habitat. Through the use of slides, videos, and other educational media, these sessions facilitate species identification, and perhaps more importantly, help us develop an understanding of how different creatures interact to form the overall ecological fabric of the coral reef.

Sea for Yourself strongly believes in environmental awareness. Through the practice of responsible snorkeling, in tandem with informative presentations, we hope to expand your awareness of the reef's strengths and vulnerabilities, as well as relevant conservation efforts to preserve the marine ecological equilibrium.

For more information about our environmental policy please read our environmental page.