There are many good places on Maui to go snorkeling. Below are a few tips about snorkel gear.

To CHECK THE FIT of a snorkel mask that you want to buy or have in storage do the following:

1. 1. Hold the mask to your face without the strap on.
2. 2. Break in through your nose. This should create an air tight seal and the mask should stick to your face without any air escaping.
3. 3. The strap only holds the mask in place, cinching the mask down tight will not keep it from leaking. Don't tighten the strap down tight.

To keep the MASK CLEAN from fog:

1. 1. Before going into the water clean the inside and outside of the mask with tooth past (Original crest will do fine). The reason is the toothpaste will not burn your eyes and it is easy to remove. Also, it is slightly abrasive but will not hurt your mask. Usually, I put a dab on my finger and rub it around on the inside of the mask. You can rinse it at the ocean or with a beach shower. Also, spit once in the mask and rinse it in the ocean. You do not need to buy the mask cleaners this will work perfect!

ENTERING the water without fins on (one method):

1. 1. NEVER put your mask over your head like sun glasses.
2. 2. Put your mask under your chin around your neck! Or, better yet, put it on and have your snorkel in your mouth!!
3. 3. CARRY YOUR FINS INTO THE WATER.
4. 4. Once you are about waist deep put on fin on at a time. Use your right hand to put on the left fin. Then use your left hand to put on the right fin.
5. 5. I don't expect a beginner to go snorkeling in surf, so unless you have a purpose or understand the conditions and how to adjust for them, find another location to snorkel in.