INTRODUCTION
As an SNSI-certified Snorkeling Guide, your role is to lead snorkelers. This chapter equips you with the skills to effectively interact with snorkelers, emphasizing the importance of understanding their capabilities in water, experience, and individual personalities. You’ll learn how to organize, plan, and guide an excursion tailored to each snorkeler’s needs. Discover how your attitude can impact the excursion’s success and the snorkelers’ enjoyment. We’ll also cover key considerations for selecting an excursion site, managing different logistical scenarios, conducting thorough briefings, and wrapping up the day positively. By the end of this chapter, you’ll grasp the intertwined concepts of “comfort and fun” in snorkeling experiences. Remember, an excursion that’s comfortable but not enjoyable falls short of what snorkelers truly seek.