Learn the basics in a small shallow salt water lagoon.

The Snorkeling Classes are for learning to be at ease in the ocean and to snorkel. If you wish to go on to the Snorkeling Next Step class, you'll also learn to sea kayak, snorkel at night, and from a boat with manta rays (friendly) "in the blue."

Learn one small step at a time in flat shallow salt water.

Snorkeling Beginning Class 2008 Details
Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii

Have you dreamt of snorkeling? Have you already tried it while you were scared? Want to feel comfortable in the ocean? Learn to be in control and keep your presence of mind in salt water, to feel the ocean hold you up, to see beautiful fish and magnificent creatures, to be at ease in water that moves, to be at home with snorkeling equipment, and if you're ready, to be at ease in open water. Start with flat, protected water and add incrementally more diverse conditions at your own pace over the course of the week.

Students who have taken our Beginning swim class report that when they vacation at the beach afterward, they're better equipped to experience the ocean. However, taking the Snorkeling class provides significantly more comfort and confidence in the ocean.

To take the Snorkeling class, you only need to be able to float and to stand up from the float in a pool. We'll teach you how to snorkel and be in control in the ocean. If you don't know how to float, take our introductory class or Beginning class first.

It's fun learning with others at your level.

The Next Step Snorkeling Class is held in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Stay in oceanfront condos within walking distance of town, and next door to our first class session.

Seven days/6 nights. Arrive in Kona (KOA) by noon on September 4. Our first session is that afternoon. We'll have 1-2 classes each day. We'll take one full day or 2 half-days off for rest and sight-seeing. Arrive on the 6th day of the Snorkeling Beginning class to review snorkeling as they wind up, and to get started on your Next Step.

Your class may choose from among these activities and more: snorkeling cruises, snorkeling with (wild) manta rays at night, swimming with (wild) dolphins, sea-kayaking introduction, sea-kayaking day-trip, and snorkeling in tidepools.

Price includes course, shared oceanfront condo with one classmate, and transportation to classes and grocery store. Air fare and meals are on your own. Excursions are extra totalling approximately $250-$300 depending on the adventures you and your class members want to take.

If you take both the Beginning and Next Step Snorkeling classes back to back, save an air fare and receive a discount of $100. Use Coupon Code btb at Checkout.

If you take Snorkeling Beginning and Snorkeling Next Step back to back, and sign up with early registration, save an airfare taking both classes on the same trip, and save $500 with early registration discounts.

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Learn one small step at a time, the MSI way: with physical steps and energy steps that keep you growing comfortably and having fun all the time. Learn to be in control in the ocean.

To take the Next Step Snorkeling class, you only need to have taken our Beginning Snorkeling class.

The Next Step Snorkeling class takes you to higher levels of control in more varied ocean conditions and water entries. Give yourself new options on vacation once you've become familiar with comfort on boats, kayaking, and even snorkeling at night, if you wish.

The Snorkeling class takes you to a higher level of confidence and competence than pool classes.