Can you wear prescription glasses under snorkel mask?

So, that begs the question, can you snorkel with glasses? Yes, you can snorkel with glasses by modifying an existing pair of your glasses to fit a snorkel mask, using your glasses prescription to add corrective lens inserts to your mask, or by wearing a snorkel mask with its own corrective lenses built in.

How do you wear a snorkel mask with glasses?

Try on the mask with the glasses and make sure it sits comfortably in your nose. Depending on how well it adjusts, you may need to super glue your glasses to the mask. Alternatively, if the frame of your glasses doesn’t fit your mask, you can pop the lenses off the frame and super glue them to your snorkel mask.

How do I get a prescription dive mask?

There are a few ways to get prescription dive masks. You can make a true prescription mask by having custom lenses added to existing scuba diving masks. You can also find masks that allow for drop-in corrective lenses, letting you make a prescription dive mask that suits your individual needs.

Can people with glasses snorkel?

As dreamy as that may be, the short answer is that unfortunately no, you cannot wear glasses while snorkelling. The simple reason is that the earpieces of your glasses will break the silicon seal of the mask, allowing water to leak through.

How much does a prescription snorkel mask cost?

Quality masks start at about $50, and the lenses start at around $30 for each side. So for about $110 you can get a good mask with prescription lenses.

Should you wear contacts when snorkeling?

Yes, you can most definitely snorkel with contact lenses! In fact, you can wear contact lenses in the ocean and it is completely safe. There is no reason to miss out on the amazing things underwater.

How much do prescription snorkel masks cost?

How much does a prescription dive mask cost?

Costs of prescription masks vary, but expect to pay $200 or so for a basic prescription, with the price rising for high-powered corrections and bifocals. Ask your dive shop to recommend a company they have worked with.

Can you swim with prescription glasses?

If you have a common prescription and the prescription is the same in both eyes, you can generally wear ready-made prescription goggles or mask. If your prescription isn’t common, or it’s different in both eyes, then you will have the option of using swimming goggles or a mask that is customized to your prescription.