A Step By Step How To Snorkel… By Ryan Snorkelling is a fun and relaxing way to see the colourful and interesting world below the ocean's surface. Snorkelers use a clear plastic mask and a short tube to breathe while floating face-down on the surface of the water. This way you can observe coral and marine life without scaring away the fish with your movements and without having to come up for air every minute. Make sure to wear a life jacket (vest). Step 1: Get a snorkel and mask you feel comfortable in. Put on the mask and tug the straps until it is sealed around your eyes and nose. Make sure the snorkel tube is in your mouth. Bite gently down on the mouthpiece of the snorkel. Make sure your lips seal around it and hold the snorkel in place. Step 2: Lay flat in the water on your stomach. Place your face in the water. Step 3: Take slow, regular breaths in and out through the tube. Breathe slowly and deeply with your mouth through your snorkel. No need to panic, you can always lift your head above water if you want. Just try and relax. Step 4: Use fins on your feet. Wearing fins will help you swim through the water easier and more quickly. Keep your fins below the water when kicking. Try to avoid splashing, as this will scare off the fish. Have fun and enjoy snorkelling!