Snuba
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Hookah Diving or SNUBA is a form of introductory diving that allows people with no training to experience what it is like to breathe underwater like a scuba diver. SNUBA is a portmanteau of the words 'snorkel' and 'scuba', sometimes used as a generic term for recreational airline diving.
UnderstandSNUBA combines what is easy about snorkeling with the experience of breathing underwater like scuba, and does so in a controlled, relatively safe manner.
DestinationsTropical islands and beaches are one of the most popular travel destinations.
Cruise LinesThere are so many activities available aboard today's cruise ships it is sometimes hard to choose. The following is a list of cruise lines that offer SNUBA Underwater Tours at some of their destinations.
Get inThere are two ways to access the water for a SNUBA dive - From the shore or from a boat.
WorkAll official SNUBA Guides are experienced licensed diving professionals.) is required. SNUBA guides are chosen based on their diving experience, safety, and professionalism.
Stay safeSNUBA diving is NOT dive training. Before attempting to scuba dive on one's own, proper training is required.
RespectAll SNUBA Recreational Centers are members of the Reef Alliance. Coral reefs are fragile living organisms and with a little understanding, they can be preserved for hundreds of years to come.
Stay healthyIf you have any preexisting conditions (especially respiratory or cardiovascular conditions) consult your physician before SNUBA diving.
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- Photo: Surfsupusa at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons