The 6 Best Dry Snorkels (2023 reviews)

We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a snorkel. The aegend dry snorkel is exactly that - it's a simple snorkel that hits all the right notes. The little flappy doodle does a good job of keeping the water out when you go underwater to try to capture a killer shot. Properly positioned, the top of the snorkel extends several inches above and behind your head. It cuts off the second you go under and the second you’re back above water you’re back to breathing normally. It clears easily and the trap door at the top works well to minimize the saltwater mouth wash you get without one.

The attachment to the mask mechanism is great. It is easy to use and keeps water out more than other snorkel tubes. The rubber mouthpiece is very comfortable. It is easy to breathe using this. It is easy to clip it on/off a diving mask, allowing movement up and down the snorkel tube, for a comfortable position.

Why We Like This:

Locks up good and tight instantly
Functional, attractive both visually and tactilly
Easy breathing and keeps water out even when diving down deep
Easy breathing, stays clear of water (waves), affixes to mask simply

Best For beginner: Cressi Dry Snorkel

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The cressi dry snorkel's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The Cressi alpha ultra dry snorkel uses a proven design. It has a highly flexible tube that reduces jaw fatigue and folds compactly for storing in a bc pocket or travel pack. This snorkel is designed to drop out of the way when diving and will not stand straight up out of your mouth.

The alpha ultra dry snorkel has the Pro of keeping water-out better, but with the Con too short such that it shuts the air valve at its top too easily, especially in wavy water. The Extra front valve is perfect and makes snorkeling easy for a beginner.

Why We Like This:

Dive deep, and it totally seals so virtually no water enters while diving
Great design and intricate valve system
Similar to oceanic ultra dry snorkel
Great value and easy to use for beginners

Best With room: Greatever Dry Snorkel

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If you often find yourself scrambling for convenient and suitable snorkel, greatever dry snorkel should be your first option for buying. This snorkel set is very comfortable on the face, after an hour it is very comfortable. It has a function to stop water flowing into the snorkel and the clearing mechanism work well. It is easily adjustable, has a low inner volume, which is very suitable for deep free diving, and the skirt is small, but the mask adapts easily to a large number of face types.

The mask really does a nice job keeping water out, without having to tighten the strap to the point of discomfort like the old style masks. It comes with a great carrying bag, which makes cleaning and drying it much easier.

Why We Like This:

Very easy to clean and dry
Adjustable head band clean window with great visibility
Breathing tube is easy to use, good for beginners

Best For Diving or extended Snorkeling sessions: Mares Dry Snorkel

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The Mares Ergo dry snorkel is engineered with a patented dry top and ergonomically correct curved mouthpiece, making it one of the most comfortable snorkels on the market today. It reduces jaw fatigue plus it is made with high quality silicone. It is suitable for diving or extended snorkeling sessions.

It is designed for prolonged snorkeling sessions, the mares Ergo dry snorkel's combination of the 100% dry top and exhaust valve in the mouthpiece ensures totally dry breathing, while the one-way purge valve allows for effortless clearing. If you see the thing half way up the snorkle, the elastic head strap on the mask fits the same way that will relative ease and the snorkle will just dangle from your mask when its not in use.

Why We Like This:

Is dry 100% of the time and the flex tubing is very comfortable
Soft, very adjustable, good mouth fit
Good snorkel no leaking good in waves and can dive down with it
Great mouth piece, sets easily in mouth

Best For snorkelers: Atomic Aquatics Dry Snorkel

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Best part: atomic aquatics dry snorkel costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. If you're looking for a semi dry that works almost as good as a dry, give this one a shot. Although it's not a "dry" snorkel, it's perfectly designed so that incoming water flows naturally through the vent and is directed out of the airway. The snorkel keeper rotates and moves up and down. The Sleek profile makes it easy to stow or strap as a valuable addition to your dive bag.

The design of the snorkel is phenomenal. When you come up for air and blow out valve, it truly does clear out everything and when you suck in a large amount of air, you won't be sucking down any water. The ventilation is good too as the bore is wide enough to allow heavy breathing. The mouthpiece is super comfortable.

Why We Like This:

Delivers what they promise
Good investment for long term

Best comfort: WACOOL Dry Snorkel

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A large diameter tube will give you full breaths without making you struggle to catch your breath. The WACOOL dry snorkel uses a lever paddle to flip dry top, it automatically flips and closes the air entrance when submerged under water, all you have to do is give it a good blow. The upper tube is curved and comes close to your head, which will prevent drag your mouth. Even waves crash overhead, the splash-guard will prevent water from coming into the snorkel.

Water can be cleared out of the dry snorkel tube effortlessly while under water, all you have to do is give it a good blow. The tube clip can easily attach to any brands standard dive snorkel masks. It's removable and replaceable if necessary.

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