ONDINA TOP JR

Start them off right -best set - dive quality you expect from CRESSI they will love it my 3 year old is a “snorkeler” now.

Bought this set for a cruise excursion. We went snorkeling with the turtles. My son ended up wearing this mask instead of wearing his bubble mask. The life vest that we were wearing hindered him in the bubble mask. They fit nicely and he was able to see the turtles very clearly. they are still intact, ha! I say that because the lens is glass and he’s a boy...a not so gentle boy. He also wears the goggles at the pool and we sometimes find them with the lens down. Thankfully they haven’t scratched or cracked.

Purchased for our two grandsons, ages 10 & 12 ... good fit for them, and they seal well. Would have given these a "5", but we haven't used them much, and durability has yet to be tested for us. However, I do recommend them for good visibility, adjustable fit, and comfort.

I bought two of these sets. My kids tried out the dollar store variety (before I commit to buying the 'good stuff') and liked those even though they leaked and were uncomfortable. Instead of buying some cheap unknown Chinese brand I wanted to get them quality equipment that will last and is designed by experts. These Cressi sets are high quality. The silicone is soft, everything adjusts properly, and the masks seal perfectly. My kids love them.

Purchased for my 8-year-old, this mask was too small for his face, with the silicone touching the outside corners of his eyes. This mask would have been appropriate for him at a much younger age.However, the Cressi quality I expected was absent--there were lots of thin silicone to remove, that was left from the mold not being precise.Also, note that the description talks about a "dry snorkel" implying that this snorkel is a dry model, but it is not. The included snorkel is a standard snorkel design to protect against splashes, and has a one-way valve to blow the water out, but it is not a dry snorkel. It is a snorkel sized for smaller child lungs and mouth, with a smaller diameter tube, and small mouthpiece. It's a fine basic snorkel.Overall, for a small/young child this will be fine, but I don't think it's a good value given the mediocre quality and basic snorkel.

My order went through Online Scuba. The mask I received is actually the Cressi Marea (2 window) and not the Ondina. It's really not an issue because they are both excellent masks for snorkeling. The snorkel itself has a purge valve at the bottom and a dry top that closes if the snorkel is submerged or tilted too far off vertical. It took my 5 year-old a couple minutes to get used to it, but once he did he was stopping far less frequently to fuss with his snorkel than he does with the cruddy rental ones.

We bought this snorkel for my 4 year old to use on a trip to Hawaii - we practiced several times in a local pool and he was psyched to take it on the trip with us. And it didn't disappoint. It fit well, sealed well, and didn't fog up for a great snorkeling experience for him as we searched the ocean for all sorts of fun stuff. He is easily able to put it on and off by himself and we've had zero issues with it. We are very happy with this purchase!

I decided to go with the Cressi snorkeling set versus other cheaper brands as I expected a higher quality. The first time my kid used it the purge valve top was lost in the water, so it was quite disappointing. I contacted the manufacturer to get a replacement but I'm still waiting for an answer.