What may be useful to bring
- Your own mask, snorkel, fins, snorkeling vest and pool noodles — vision and fit are essential in snorkeling; with your own gear, you know it fits you perfectly. You'll have plenty of other chances to snorkel during your stay in French Polynesia.
- A swimsuit or a light wetsuit (shorty) — whichever you're most comfortable snorkeling in.
- Sunscreen, hat, UV rash guard — even though the boat has two shade canopies, you'll be exposed to the sun while snorkeling. A UV rash guard reduces how much sunscreen you need, since some sunscreen chemicals can harm coral.
- Towels — your own, or ones from your hotel.
- Polarized sunglasses — to fully enjoy the vivid colors of the lagoon.
- Your own camera or phone — I no longer take photos during the trip, so bring your own camera, phone (in a waterproof pouch) or action cam if you'd like pictures or video souvenirs.
- Anything else that would make you happy: food, drinks, a ukulele...