Underwater Veiwing—Scuba Diving or Snorkeling | | | Pauline StuckeyEnglish 112 | | 9/11/2010 |

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Underwater Viewing—Scuba Diving or Snorkeling

Underwater viewing is an amazing adventure. Two ways to personally view this world that we do not see often enough is by scuba diving and snorkeling. Both of these are ways to view the underwater world are similar, but they also have some differences. Some of the aspects that will be compared and contrasted are; cost, viewing experiences and adventure. Snorkeling is an inexpensive way to see underwater. If one chooses to rent the equipment the cost of a snorkel, mask and fins is approximately $10. If one wishes to purchase their own equipment it would cost approximately $50 to $200, depending on one’s choice of brands. Once the person has their equipment they will be all set for any snorkeling destination at no additional costs. Scuba diving is a very expensive way of viewing the underwater world. One typically starts by taking an open water class that starts at $150. The equipment can be rented at whatever destination they choose to dive at a cost of approximately $50 a day. If a person wishes to purchase their own equipment the minimum cost would be approximately $1500 and up, this is dependent on the brand and experience level of equipment that will be need. If a person started their adventure as a snorkeler some of the equipment can be used for scuba diving. As one progress they can take additional classes at additional costs from $75-$200 a class. Each diving experience one wishes to do will require additional certification such as: boat, deep, search and recovery, advanced, rescue, and wreck just to name a few.