If you want to try snorkeling, you have to buy the gear. Even if you only need it for a trip or two, you still have to spend hundreds of dollars on it. For non-snorkeling enthusiasts, that is a major pain and can put them off trying something new and fun. Buying spares and extra gear is much more difficult than it has to be. You can't just go into any shop and buy them - they seem to only sell one brand. Snorkel Mart started out as a collection of guides for snorkeling gear, as well as an outlet for educating people about the joys of the sport. We now sell all kinds of snorkeling stuff - from splash vests and storage containers right through to sets complete with fins and masks.