Discover the Ocean Reef mask and its communication unit!

In this article, discover the unrivalled underwater communication experience with OCEAN REEF's walkie-talkie, an indispensable companion for your explorations. The communication unit offers you : 

• Facilitated underwater communication: Enables fluid communication during snorkeling, improving coordination and safety underwater.
• Four channels for versatile communication: Direct one-to-one conversations or group narration.
• 150-meter (500-foot) range: Clear, effective communication over a wide area.
• Waterproof IP68: Reliable performance even in the most demanding underwater conditions.
• Long-life battery: 8 hours continuous use, 1200 hours standby. This communication unit is designed to accompany you on all your underwater adventures.
• USB recharging: long-lasting use without battery constraints.
• Complies with international regulations: FSR (USA), PMR446 (EU).
• Adjustable volume: Adjust the volume! It adapts to all your communication needs, whether for individual conversations or group narrations.

Forget the constraints of traditional masks and discover a new snorkeling experience with the ARIA QR + from OCEAN REEF!

• Breathe naturally through your nose, as if you were on the surface, thanks to an innovative design that eliminates the discomfort of mouthpieces. Ocean Reef's Aria QR+ is a revolutionary full-face diving mask that promises to transform your snorkeling experience with its ingenious design and innovative features, eliminating the usual discomforts of freediving and delivering unrivalled comfort and performance underwater.
• Explore without limits with fog-free, 180° panoramic vision, for total immersion in the wonders of the underwater world. Patented airflow technology prevents fogging, guaranteeing optimal visibility throughout your dive.
• Say goodbye to snorkeling hassles with dry snorkel technology that keeps water out. No more uncomfortable, jaw-clenching mouthpieces! With the Aria QR+, you breathe as if you were out of the water, for a more natural and enjoyable experience.
• Enjoy unrivalled comfort thanks to an ergonomic design, adjustable strap and soft silicone face seal. The soft silicone face seal adapts perfectly to your face, preventing water leaks.
• Made in Italy Aria QR+ is designed and manufactured in Italy using high-quality materials, guaranteeing durability. Every detail has been carefully studied to deliver an exceptional snorkeling experience.

L'Aria QR+ comes with an integrated camera mount, so you can easily capture your underwater adventures and share your memories with loved ones.

Introduction to snorkeling: Underwater trekking 

What is snorkeling? 

Snorkeling: an easy, accessible way to explore the wonders of the underwater world.

Imagine yourself on the surface of the water, mask on your face and snorkel in your mouth, discovering shallow waters! The discipline offers you the chance to discover marine life without the need for complex diving equipment or even in-depth training.

The equipment you need is simple and affordable: a diving mask for clear underwater vision, a snorkel to breathe without leaving the surface, and possibly some fins to help you get around.

Who can snorkel? 

Snorkeling is an aquatic activity accessible to everyone, whether you're an experienced swimmer or a beginner. All you need is to know how to swim and feel comfortable in the water to enjoy this unique experience. That's all there is to it!

What equipment do you need? : 

Fins : 

Beuchat POWERJET adjustable fins -> Our product offers incomparable flexibility thanks to integrated side ribs, generating a spring effect when pushed. This flexibility is the result of an innovative combination of three materials and complementary technologies. What's more, the deformable tip of the blade optimizes the spooning effect while reducing turbulence, while the large, flexible blade generates an effective "whip" effect.

Beuchat 1Dive Slipper Fins -> The Beuchat 1Dive bi-material slipper fin is made of Elastomer (foot pocket and soft part of the blade) and Technopolymer (blade). Its flexible, yet powerful blade is a major asset for multi-activity use. The Beuchat "comfort" liner is world-renowned.

Masks :

Beuchat MAXLUX S masks ->Compact skirt design to fit narrow face shapes, plus the mask offers unparalleled panoramic vision. Its specific design considerably reduces the internal volume (127 cm3), offers a panoramic field of vision with a clearer view upwards and great luminosity.

XDEEP Frameless -> is a diving mask with the advantage of a wide field of vision, with no frame at the front. Designed in highly flexible silicone, this diving mask has an enlarged shape around the nose to enable it to be pinched easily even when wearing gloves.

Snorkels : 

PROBLUE Tiara 2 multi-color valve snorkel -> Featuring integrated top protection, it offers optimum breathing comfort by preventing water penetration. Its large valve at the bottom of the silicone mouthpiece ensures efficient water evacuation, making breathing easier. With its excellent value for money, the PROBLUE Tiara 2 snorkel is a must-have choice for all diving enthusiasts.

Beuchat SPY purge snorkel -> Efficient and practical, it allows you to easily evacuate water during your diving sessions. It is the perfect complement to the Maxlux S masks, offering a colorful and practical solution to your needs. Its attachment system is both simple and effective, ensuring a secure connection with your mask. The Beuchat SPY purge snorkel is the ideal accessory for an enjoyable, worry-free diving experience.

Complementary accessories: 

Snorkie-talkie communication unit - Ocean Reef for snorkeling face mask: Offering facilitated underwater communication, these practical transceivers enable smooth communication during snorkeling, improving coordination and safety underwater.

Surface unit for snorkel talkie - Ocean Reef Communication Without Distance Limit: Discover OCEAN REEF's Long Range Walkie-Talkie, offering an impressive range of 500 meters / 1,500 feet. A reliable and versatile way to stay connected during your aquatic adventures with the surface .

Where to go snorkeling? 

Snorkeling spots abound all over the world, from coral reefs teeming with life to peaceful turquoise lagoons. Whether you're on vacation or exploring your local area, you're bound to find a great place to enjoy this activity.

We've selected the top 5 snorkeling spots for you: 

1: Moorea (French Polynesia)

On this small island in French Polynesia, you can dive almost right onto the beach, in shallow, crystal-clear waters teeming with tropical fish.

2. Ambergris Caye (Belize)

This famous dive spot near Caye Caulker (Belize) is part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. A notch in the reef c 10 m deep. Divers come face to face with moray eels, black snappers and a variety of corals. 

3. Champagne Beach, (La Dominique)

A few meters from the shore, this warm sparkling water with abundant marine life (sea urchins, frogfish, seahorses) is part of the La Soufrière-Scott's Head Marine Reserve.

4. Þingvellir National Park (Iceland)

Þingvellir National Park offers the chance to swim in translucent water of varying shades of blue in a narrow canyon between two tectonic plates.  Filtered by volcanic rock, the water is so clean you can drink it.

5. Red Sea (Egypt)

Warm waters hemmed with coral fringe Dahab, on the Red Sea Riviera in the Sinai Peninsula. This spit of sand is a diver's paradise, with its calm currents and numerous reefs easily accessible from the shore.