Snuba® was created for those who enjoy the simplicity of snorkeling and would like to experience the wonders of breathing underwater. Snuba is an unique, patented shallow water diving system, bridging the gap between snorkeling and scuba diving.
Snuba® is safe and easy and does not require certification. Even if you have never snorkeled or can't swim, Snuba diving is available for you. Snuba is easily accessible to couples, families, children eight years and older, and seniors. Our Snuba Doo program allows children as young as 4 years of age to participate. It is a great way for a certified diver to introduce non-certified partners to the underwater breathing experience.
Snuba divers breathe underwater by means of a 20 foot air line which is connected to a standard scuba tank. The tank is mounted on a raft on the surface that follows your every movement. The air line allows you to tour underwater near the bottom, at mid-water or on the surface depending on your level of comfort. There is no heavy diving gear. Every Snuba tour is guided by a diving professional. Your guide will familiarize you with the Snuba equipment you will be using and briefly describe what you can expect in the water.
You will start in shallow water and take whatever time necessary to get comfortable breathing underwater. Once comfortable, you are then taken on a guided underwater tour. During the dive you are never more than 20 feet from the security of the raft floating on the surface.
You will get the feeling that you are swimming in an aquarium surrounded by tropical fish. The reefs we Snuba dive in have beautiful and abundant reef and marine life. Dive into the underwater world and learn more about the wonderful world of marine life, but remember: Please respect our ocean by not touching, standing on coral or taking anything (except memories).
FAQ
Q. What experience is required to try SNUBA®?
A. No scuba certification, no previous diving experience or even snorkeling experience is required. You need only basic swimming skills and a desire to explore underwater.
Q. How long is the SNUBA Adventure?
A. The entire SNUBA Adventure is conducted in about an hour. SNUBA was developed for those who would like to safely experience breathing and exploring underwater without the investment of precious vacation time. The entire SNUBA program includes the following:
· Pre-dive Presentation / Orientation Approximately 10 minutes
· Equipment Outfitting Approximately 10 minutes
· Skills Demonstration / Practice Approximately 10 minutes
· Underwater Exploring Approximately 30 minutes
Q. How safe is SNUBA diving?
A. Since 1988, SNUBA operations worldwide have conducted over 3.5 million, injury free SNUBA Adventures. SNUBA diving has proven itself to be the safest form of diving offered anywhere in the world.
Q. How do you breathe and is it difficult?
A. You breathe through a mouthpiece called a regulator. As you begin to inhale a comfortable flow of air is provided from a compressed air cylinder located in the raft. The most difficult thing to remember is that you will be breathing through your mouth and not your nose.
Q. What equipment do I wear?
A. You will be wearing a pair of fins, a mask, a weight belt (to neutralize your bouyancy in the water) and a SNUBA harness which connects your air line to the raft on the surface.
Q. How deep can I dive?
A. The depth is limited by the length of the air lines which allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 20 feet.
Q. What if I am uncomfortable going down?
A. Our primary pursuit is to see that you have a safe and enjoyable experience. SNUBA diving is encouraged at your own level of comfort. Whether you are comfortable at the surface holding on to the raft or diving down to 20 feet, you will never be asked to do anything you do not want to do.
Q. Will I be diving with a guide?
A. Always. Every SNUBA Adventure is conducted by a professionally trained SNUBA Guide. Your SNUBA Guide will be with you during the entire adventure and share with you the knowledge they have gained about marine life and the reef ecosystem. Most importantly, your SNUBA Guide will be there to provide a safe underwater experience.
Snuba diving is safe family fun, and it's easy to learn. No prior snorkeling or diving experience is required. After a short orientation, your Snuba Guide will accompany you on an underwater tour of a beautiful marine environment chosen for maximum entertainment and safety. Snuba Guides are trained professionals whose primary goal is to ensure that you safely enjoy a fantastic underwater adventure at your level of comfort.
Did you know?...Snuba Recreational Centers have conducted over three-million dives without a single injury claim.
