Can I snorkel without flippers?

It's perfectly fine to go snorkeling without fins as long as you make sure you stay safe. Oceans with calm waters (no or limited currents) should be enjoyable without wearing them. Stay close to the beach, swim in shallow water and most likely you'll be just fine.



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CO2 can build up with these devices and put you in a very dangerous situation. There have been deaths, and many near death experiences. Can you breathe underwater with a full face snorkel mask? No, you can't breathe underwater with any snorkel.

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In most cases, we don't recommend diving underwater for any more than 2 minutes with a full face snorkel. Even if you are an experienced snorkeler who is going out in perfect conditions, we don't recommend diving for more than 2 minutes.

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