Wear Glasses? Try These Prescription Snorkel Mask Options

There are numerous options to turn a snorkel mask to corrected glasses, in order for you to see perfectly (or nearly) underwater. These allow you to wear the mask as glasses after and before entering the water.

Bonded Corrective Lenses

Option one is referred to as a bonded lens. With this technique a corrective lens is developed to your prescription, and it’s glued to the interior of the snorkel mask lens. You’ll either send in your very own mask, or purchase a mask from one of the companies that offers this service. Normally, the dive shop in your area has a relationship with one of those companies and also can take care of it on your behalf. The business will grind a lens to your prescription glasses, cut it to the shape of the mask lens then bond it to the interior of the mask using a special glue. It’ll probably take from 7 – 10 days. The cost is similar to the price of regular prescription specs, beginning at about $200 for basic lenses. Costs increase for bifocals and additional customized options.

Snorkel Masks With Customized Prescription Lenses

This technique is like the bonded, yet the whole lens of the mask gets replaced with a lens that’s custom ground to the prescription. It might provide better results, especially for extremely strong prescriptions, or for people who have a strong astigmatism. It offers the extra benefit of being the perfect fit. Occasionally with the bonded above option there are gaps surrounding the corners in which the corrected lens doesn’t cover. Also, this option will weigh a lot less because of lightweight and very strong plastic lens options.

Drop-In Prescription Lens Snorkel Mask

There are an array of masks which are made to have their lenses removed pretty easily, and it is possible to then drop in pre-made bifocals or corrective lenses. It’s the most cost-effective option, and what a lot of snorkelers choose if their prescription isn’t too strong, or if they do not have a strong astigmatism.

For more information about our snorkeling adventures contact Ocean Safari today at (340) 227-5448.

MORE REPORTS

sapphire beach

Best Beaches to Visit When on a Cruise in St. Thomas

If you are going on a Caribbean Cruise, and heading to gorgeous St. Thomas, USVI, you are in luck! It’s a breathtaking Caribbean cruise port and a favorite among cruisers! Here are the best beaches to visit when on a cruise in St. Thomas: Magens Bay Beach For cruise passengers, Magens Bay, without a doubt, […]
cruise ship during sunset

Top 3 St. Thomas (USVI) Cruise Port Shore Excursions

Every cruise line offers a variety of shore excursions, covering all possible highlights, attractions, and activities in the St. Thomas cruise port. However, you should know that there are other options available to you that are not a part of the cruise ship excursion packages! There are several attractions that may be explored independently, and […]
os snorkel adventure ocean view

3 Best Beaches in St. Thomas for Cruise Visitors

There is an abundance of beaches in St. Thomas that meet even the most complicated of needs. Whether you’re looking to swim, engage in some water sports, snorkel, get romantic, or even just lounge around on the beach, St. Thomas has it all. That is why we put together this list of the top 3 […]