Travel Reference
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A:
Yes, since you don't descend as deep in snuba diving as you would scuba diving,
your body doesn't accumulate enough nitrogen for flying to be a problem.
Q: Do I need to be in good health to snuba?
A:
Although the range of physical limitations is more lenient in snuba than it is in
scuba diving, you still need to complete a standard medical form.
Q: If I'm congested, can I snuba dive?
A:
Not unless you want to have unbearable sinus pain.
Q: My ears hurt when I dive underwater, can I still snuba?
A:
Yes. Your instructor will teach you how to equalize the air spaces in your ears so
that you won't feel any pressure.
Q: How much does snuba diving cost?
A:
While every operation is different, most boats offer snuba as a $59-69 upgrade.
Snorkel Bob's
has multiple stores across Kihei, with one in the Kamaole Beach Center
(2411 S. Kihei Rd., 808/878-7449,
www.snorkelbob.com
, 8am-5pm daily), and another in
the Azeka II shopping area in Central Kihei (1279 S. Kihei Rd., 808/875-6188, 8am-5pm
daily). Snorkel Bob's is a statewide chain that also incorporates activity sales, and you're
sure to see their quirky ads if you flip through any island visitor magazines. Snorkel Bob's
is known for selling gear that they design themselves, and a nice feature of the operation
is that you can rent gear on one island and return it on another island completely free of
charge. Packages range from $2/day for a basic mask and snorkel rental to $44/week for a
package that includes prescription lenses and fins.
There are a host of other operations throughout Kihei that offer snorkel rentals, and it
can come down to which place is closest and most convenient.
Snorkeling Boats
While most of the boats leaving from Kihei Boat Ramp are scuba diving charters, there
are still a few rafting boats that focus on sightseeing and snorkeling. The back of the raft is
always the most stable area, whereas the front is where most of the bouncing occurs. They
only carry about 24 people, so if you don't like crowds and just want a mellow, informat-
ive day on the water, these are going to be the trips for you.
Of all the rafting options, the top pick is
Blue Water Rafting
(808/879-7238,
www.bluewaterrafting.com
) which meets at the boat ramp at 6:30am. If you've already
