Seaview Palawan Inflatable Snorkel Vest - Premium Snorkel Jacket for Adults. Balanced Flotation, Secure Lock and Comfort Fit. for Snorkeling, Paddle-Boarding and Other Low Impact Water Sports.

The Seaview Palawan Inflatable Snorkel Vest is, without a doubt, the best vest of its type I have found for recreational snorkeling. It hits the sweet spot for safety and comfort, offering superior buoyancy without the bulk or complication of scuba gear. My highest appreciation for this product is its design philosophy: it's the perfect choice if you don't want to deal with a pull cord/CO2 tank setup. The manual inflation system is simple, reliable, and easily adjustable with just a few breaths, letting you perfectly balance your flotation. The vest is comfortable, secure, and provides all the safety confidence you need without the unnecessary expense or maintenance of cartridges. This vest is essential gear for any serious snorkeler.

For anyone who has snorkeled before, you know how ill-fitting the vests are that are provided by the tour companies. After our second cruise, I decided to research different types of snorkel vests, and I came upon the Seaview Palawan. The overall design and ease of use really appealed to me; it is unique. Since we plan to continue snorkeling in the years to come, I decided to splurge and purchase it. The vest is fabulous! I can quickly inflate and deflate, and I can choose the level of desired inflation. I have used this vest on the past two cruises, for a total of seven individual snorkel excursions, so I can feel confident about writing a solid review for this product. SIZING/FIT: It is crucial to follow the sizing guidelines on the website to ensure a proper fit. The size ranges from Small to Extra Large. In general, you do not want the bottom of the vest to sit too high on your torso; ideally the vest should cover your abdomen. There are straps to adjust on the top of the shoulders and around the waist. Once the straps are properly adjusted, you then pull the vest snuggly together on your left side and secure shut with the Velcro and buckles. You want the vest to fit very snug around your waist and shoulders because this will help to prevent it from riding up your torso while snorkeling. NOTE: For those with rotund abdomens, it may be difficult getting this vest to fit properly. And, if you are large busted, I recommend sizing up (I got the Medium size). EASE OF USE: Unbuckle and open the Velcro straps, put your right arm in and pull over your head. To inflate the vest, hold the tube and push down the top piece (squeezing the two pieces together); blow in to achieve the desired level of inflation. To deflate the vest, hold the tube and push down on the top portion – the air will flow out easily (you can do this while in the water as well if you want to adjust the inflation level). It only takes seconds to inflate and deflate. To fully deflate, simply push on the different air compartments on the front of the vest until it is completely flat. I have used this vest in both calm and wavy conditions and it has always kept me fully afloat. Another great feature of this vest is how portable it is; perfect for travel! Once it is completely deflated it folds into a compact sized square that easily fits back into the carrying bag. After each use, rise the vest in fresh water and hang to dry. For the excursions, we place it into our water bag with our other snorkeling gear, and it does not take up much space at all. DURABILITY: I have snorkeled with this vest for the last two years, on seven separate snorkeling trips. It is still working and fitting great with no concerns. The overall quality of stitching and materials is superb! The back of the best is soft neoprene, which is a very durable material. As with everything, just take good care of it and you should not have any problems. FINAL THOUGHTS: This vest has been a game changer type of product for me. We cruise every year, specifically for the snorkeling opportunities. And we plan to visit resorts where will also be snorkeling frequently. I am not a strong swimmer and have never felt fully comfortable/confident with the provided vests. However, since using this vest, from the very first time, I am completely confident in the water now, even when it is wavy. I enjoy it so much, that I probably would not snorkel if I did not have it with me. Everyone else in the water will look like floating boobs, with their vests riding above their heads, but if you have this vest, you will be very comfortable! I always get comments about it.

Purchased this to have my own snorkeling gear and it's fantastic. A real game changer. Top quality, really this gear is fantastic. Very easy to carry around and even easier to use. Set up and operation is easy and very intuitive. Lots of fit customization to provide you with maximum comfort. Very easy to inflate and deflate, in fact couldn't be easier and allows you to tailor your buoyancy to your specific needs while in use very easily. Keeps you in a comfortable position. Makes snorkeling effortless and very safe. Recommend this purchase to everyone. Buy it, be amazed and be happy. Have fun exploring the world.

This is a well made, really nice snorkel vest. Sizing is accurate. Very comfortable and easy to inflate / deflate. Easy to get on and fits well. Can be made quite compact for travel. Only improvement would be for the back of the vest to be some bright color for safety while snorkeling.

We were headed to Hawaii and wanted to have a more relaxed snorkeling experience than we have previously had. These vests were fantastic. They were easy to put on and take off, simple to inflate/deflate, and most importantly, they kept us comfortably floating on the water’s surface throughout our time snorkeling. When wanting to take a break, it was simple to flip over and float on our backs. I would buy these again and recommend to friends and family. Well worth the purchase price for quality and experience. They are well made and seem durable.

Lightweight, adjustable & very comfortable! Easy to inflate/deflate even while in the water. Sizing accurate. Folds down for easy packing & takes up minimal space. Use every time we snorkel & really gives peace of mind especially in currents & rougher seas. Have had for over two years & used a lot!! We always rinse with fresh water & air dry after each use and they are as good as new!! Highly recommend

The Seaview Palawan Inflatable Snorkel Vest seems pretty well made and does exactly what I needed. It’s lightweight and easy to pack, so it fits nicely in my luggage when traveling. That convenience alone makes it a great option for trips. Overall, it’s practical, compact, and works well for what I was looking for.

i bought three different vests in two weeks to test them.this vest, the third purchase is my favorite.well built,i am 6'1,220 the largest size fits very well for me.wife is 5'7, 190 vest is a bit too big for her.the next smaller size would be just right for her.for now she uses the cheaper knockoff.this vest keeps me flat on the water with no body roll,velcro side secures vest really well.one gal mentioned if you want to see those vest lines like pictured just blow some air into vest before you tighten up.easy on and off,looks great,fits great.i wear a rash guard shirt with my vest.while this snorkel vest is pricier well worth the investment.will buy one for wife as well.update,wife got large,fits her much better than my xl.seaview makes good stuff.my buddy tried all four of our vests and is ordering a large Palawan for himself

I really felt comfortable and safe wearing this snorkel vest as I am not a strong swimmer. It is much better than a "life jacket" that I have been given to wear by the tour operators on some of our snorkeling trips. And, as a bonus, it looks quite professional and a lot better than some of those cheap fluorescent snorkeling vests that constantly ride up!

There’s a caution in the product saying you should know how to swim when using it as its not a PFD but im not a swimmer and it made my snorkeling activities much more fun. The valve function is handy and easy to use. I love it!

Used for snorkelling. Functioned as described. Seems to be well designed and manufactured.

This unique snorkeling vest fits well with great adjustments. I’m a lazy surface snorkeler and this beats travelling with ‘noodles’. Quality seems very good and note that the vest can ‘ride up’ when vertical in the water, this is not an issue when actually swimming.

Ordered medium size and was sent a small so then had hassle of sending it back . Looked great but won’t have a chance to try it as don’t want to risk being sent wrong size again but would have loved to take it on my holiday next month