Diving in Barrie with Full Face Masks: No Experience Needed

Breathe through your nose eight meters down, and walk out with photos of yourself doing it

This diving activity in Barrie uses Ocean Reef full face masks so you breathe naturally through your nose, water never enters, and they never fog up—designed for people with no experience or fear of water. The dive reaches a maximum depth of 8 meters in calm water; you start with a safety class, get fitted to your mask, practice buoyancy and equalization in the shallows, then navigate the site while the guide photographs you. The activity runs 2.5 hours and includes all scuba equipment and digital photos from the dive.

The Experience

What makes this different from standard diving instruction is the full face mask itself. Instead of the typical regulator in your mouth, you breathe through your nose the same way you do on land—no fighting the equipment, no water seeping in, no fogging that blocks your view. The operator specializes in people who have never dived or are nervous about water, and the setup removes the biggest barriers: you're not learning to suppress a panic reflex, you're just breathing normally while looking around.

The dive happens in Barrie at a shore site with a maximum depth of 8 meters and minimal current. You begin on land with a class covering everything you need to know, then the guide fits your mask to your face and finishes gearing you up. Once in the water, you practice buoyancy and equalization in the shallows until everyone is ready, then you move into the navigation. The whole activity takes 2.5 hours from start to finish.

The guide carries cameras throughout and gives you the photos at the end—the only record most people have of what they saw down there. A live guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with the group the entire time. Children from age 10 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular or blood pressure concerns.

What’s included

• All scuba equipment and the Ocean Reef full face mask.
• a safety class before entering the water.
• practice in shallow water to get comfortable with buoyancy and equalization.
• digital photographs taken during the dive.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Dany Mendoza

Is this one for you?The activity asks you to enter the water and stay underwater for the navigation portion, but the full face mask and shallow 8-meter depth remove the usual barriers—you're not fighting equipment or suppressing panic, just breathing and looking around. Pick this one if you've never dived and want to try it without the typical learning curve, or if you're nervous about water and need a setup that feels natural instead of foreign.

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Top questions

Can I dive in Barrie if I've never done it before and I'm nervous about water?

Yes—this activity is built for people with no experience or fear of water. The full face mask lets you breathe through your nose instead of using a regulator in your mouth, which removes the biggest barrier for nervous divers. You start with a safety class on land, practice in shallow water, and only move deeper once you're ready.

What's the maximum depth I'll reach?

The maximum depth is 8 meters, in an area with little current. You practice buoyancy and equalization in shallower water first, so you're comfortable before going deeper.

What happens if water gets into the full face mask?

Water never enters the Ocean Reef full face mask—that's the main advantage over standard diving equipment. The mask also doesn't fog up, so your view stays clear the whole time.

How long does the whole activity take?

The activity runs 2.5 hours total, including the safety class on land, fitting your mask and gear, practice in shallow water, and the dive itself.

Do I get photos from the dive?

Yes—the guide carries cameras throughout and gives you digital photos of the activity at the end.

What's included in the price?

All scuba equipment, the full face mask, the guide, and digital photos from the dive are included. A live guide speaks English or Spanish.