Snuba is an alternative to scuba diving and was invented in 1989. The activity is pretty popular in several locations across the globe, including the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. At The Turks and Caicos company, we can organize snuba diving trips for our clients.

Diving Into the Basics of Snuba

Snuba diving is the combination of scuba diving and snorkeling. The difference is that snuba divers do not need to carry bulky air tanks on their backs. The air tanks are attached to a small raft that remains stationary on the water’s surface. Snuba divers are typically connected to the raft with a hose that allows them to dive down approximately 15 feet (standard) or even 20 feet. Unlike snorkeling, you don’t have to come up to the surface for air. You are free to swim around freely for an extended period of time.

Snuba diving tours are often available in central Providenciales, at the beach that’s near the Bight Reef. This beautiful location comes with an easily accessible reef system and is home to a wide selection of sea life, including the occasional nurse sharks, hawksbill turtles, stingrays, lobsters, and colorful reef fishes. If you travel further to Princess Alexandra National Park’s offshore barrier reef, you will be able to explore a more complex reef structure.

Before you snuba dive, it is important to note that no one is allowed to remove anything from the reserves and marine parks. Divers must also avoid leaving personal items behind. These rules are essential for preserving the islands’ underwater world and preventing corals from getting killed.