Scuba diving vs Snorkelling
Scuba diving and snorkelling have 87% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Scuba diving | Snorkelling |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | With a partner or opponent | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $500 | $40 |
Choose scuba diving if
- Costs more to start
- More fiddly, precise work
- Looking after living things
About $500 to start, then about $60 a month.
Choose snorkelling if
- Cheaper to start
- Less fiddly
- Nothing alive to look after
About $40 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Scuba diving: Scuba Mask, Scuba Fins, Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), Scuba Regulator, Scuba Dive Computer, Try dive Full cost breakdown
- Snorkelling: About $40 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown