Sea Walk
Sea walking is a fairly new, but increasingly popular, tourist activity that allows non-scuba divers (even non-swimmers) the opportunity to experience the underwater world up close and personal. Meaning literally, “walking under the sea,” sea walking involves donning a specially-made pressurized helmet that is attached to a air hose on a guide boat, climbing down into about 15 feet of ocean and walking along the sea bed for 20 to 30 minutes where you can touch marine plants and coral and even hand-feed tropical fish. For every non-diver who has dreamed of taking a plunge into the deep blue, this is the adventure for you.
Instructions
1. Find a licensed company that provides sea walking adventures. This tourist-oriented activity is usually only offered in tropical locations where the water is warmer. Usually wherever great diving is available, sea walking is available too. Check with the tourism office of your vacation spot, or do some online searching on your own.
2. Sign up and get to the boat dock on time. The average cost for 30 minutes of sea walking is about $70. Other than your wallet, all you need is your bathing suit and underwater camera, if you have one.
3. Listen carefully to the instructors. All sea walking adventures begin with a brief class on things such as the equipment you'll be using, hand signals, equalization and so forth. Rest assured, though, it's nothing as complicated as what scuba divers have to learn.
4. Take the tour boat out to the designated site and follow your guide's instructions. They will help you put on your special water shoes and helmet and will safely guide you down the boat's ladder into the water.
5. Remember to walk, not swim.
6. Take pictures if you have an underwater camera and enjoy the wonders of the ocean.
Tags: underwater camera, walking adventures
