To make more pleasant memories, consider packing your own tried-and-true mask, snorkel, and fin set. After testing eight sets of gear — analyzing every clip, buckle, and strap — we’ve concluded that ...

Have you ever taken a tropical vacation? Did you ever say no to a great opportunity, like snorkeling, because you were scared? Maybe wondering if there will be a shark behind you or dangerous fish ...

Snorkeling is straightforward once you get used to it. You swim at the surface of the water wearing a mask that helps you see below, with an attached tube that allows you to breathe the air above.