Diving and Snorkeling Masks

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Diving Masks without Purge

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Diving Masks with Optical Lenses

Swimming Goggles

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Full Face Diving Masks

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Diving Mask Accessories

Diving Masks

The function of the mask is to provide a window to your underwater world, by creating air space between the diver’s eyes and the water. This air space allows you to see clearly underwater. There are many types of masks, many with options that make the mask easier to use. The most important part in selecting a mask is comfort and fit. Make sure that the mask has a good seal to your face and fits well. If it does not seal to your face properly the mask will leak. Options like a clear silicone skirt offer the advantage of being translucent, allowing for light penetration and creating a more open feeling. Black silicone is the preference for some hunters and cave divers because it eliminates any light penetration from the sides and allows the diver to focus solely on what is in front of him or her, therefore, eliminating any distractions. Low volume masks are easier to clear because of the smaller air space. Large masks can have side windows that allow more peripheral vision.

The following are the four types of masks used by divers:

Diving Masks without purge

Masks Without Purge


Masks without purges are great for scuba diving and snorkeling. These simple masks are available with one or two windows. Some models even have side windows which allow more light into the mask. They are available in a range of accent colors and many have either clear or solid black silicone skirts.

Dive Masks with purge

Masks With Purge


These snorkeling and diving masks are similar to the masks above with one important feature. They have a purge valve. The purge valve is a one way valve typically located in the nose pocket of the mask. If water enters the mask, the diver needs only to press the mask against their face, look downward and exhale through their nose to displace the water out. These easy to use dive masks are also available with one or two windows with some models even having side windows which allow more light into the mask. They are available in a range of accent colors and many have either clear or solid black silicone skirts.

Scuba Masks with optical lenses

Masks With Optical Lenses


Many snorkeling and diving masks are available with optical lenses and will solve the problem of having to wear contacts or diving without your sight correction. With optical lenses installed in your mask you will be able to enjoy diving without worrying about loosing your contacts or struggling to see the underwater sights. Optical lenses can be installed for near sightedness (minus diopters) and far sightedness (positive diopters). For those who just need some help reading the gauges, Bifocal lens are available for many masks.

Diving mask full face mask

Full Face Diving Masks


Full Face Diving Masks cover the diver’s entire face and have some special features. Using a full face mask allows the diver to breathe from both the mouth and nose, has less fatigue because the diver does not have to bite down on a mouth piece in during the dive. They are excellent for colder water, do not require defogging and are almost impossible to flood. With the addition of a communication system you can even talk underwater to other divers.

Dive masks swim goggles

Swimming Goggles


Swim goggles are NOT designed for snorkeling or scuba diving because they do not cover the nose area and have no way of equalizing the air space around the eyes as you descend under the water. They are perfect for swimming or any activity at or above the surface of the water.

Dive mask accessories

Mask Accessories


Don't end up having to end your dive because of a broken mask strap or a mask that constantly fogs up. Mask accessories include everything a diver needs for their mask. We have mask straps, mask bags, defog solution, strap covers and many other accessories you might need.

After you have found the perfect mask read up on how to prep your mask here.

We are proud to offer diving and snorkeling masks from the following manufacturers:
500psi, Aeris, Apollo, Aqua Sphere, Body Glove, Camaro, Cressi-Sub, Deep Outdoors, Deep See, Dive Rite, Divegear, Finis, Gator, Genesis, H2O, Highland, Hollis, Innovative, IST, Mares, Max., McNett, Niterider, Ocean Quest, Ocean Reef, Ocean Technology, Oceanic, OMS, Oxycheq, Pinnacle, Poseidon, Poseidon., PTL, Pure Instinct by Mares, Scuba., Seavision, Sherwood, Tenka, Tilos, Trident, TUSA, XS Scuba, Zeagle and more...

Top 5 Diving Masks without Purge

H2O Alpha 2 Mask 
Starting at $46.95
XS Scuba Fusion 3-Window Mask 
Starting at $52.00
XS Scuba Z Duo M-Line Mask 
Starting at $59.95
Mares X-Vision Liquid Skin Mask 
Starting at $90.00
XS Scuba Fusion 2 Window Mask Jr 
Starting at $47.95

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Top 5 Diving Masks with Purge

H2O Alpha 2 Mask 
Starting at $46.95
Ocean Quest Pacific Mask 
Starting at $49.95
XS Scuba Fusion 3-Window Mask 
Starting at $52.00
XS Scuba Z Duo M-Line Mask 
Starting at $59.95
XS Scuba V3 M-Line Purge Mask 
Starting at $64.00

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Top 5 Diving Masks with Optical Lenses

H2O Alpha 2 Mask 
Starting at $46.95
Ocean Quest Pacific Mask 
Starting at $49.95
XS Scuba Z Duo M-Line Mask 
Starting at $59.95

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Top 5 Swimming Goggles

Mares Cyborg Goggles 
Starting at $13.95
Aqua Sphere Seal Clear Goggles 
Starting at $29.95
Aqua Sphere Seal Tinted Goggles 
Starting at $29.95
Aqua Sphere Seal XP Swim Goggles 
Starting at $20.95

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Top 5 Full Face Diving Masks

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Top 5 Diving Mask Accessories

Scuba. Strap Wrapper 
Starting at $6.95
500psi Mask Defog 
Starting at $6.95
Trident Dive Optx 
Starting at $29.95
XS Scuba Mask Bag with Defog 
Starting at $11.95
XS Scuba Save A Dive Kit 
Starting at $20.00

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