Cressi · Snorkel & dive sets
Cressi Big Eyes Evolution & Alpha Ultra Dry Snorkeling Set
Price verified 2026-09-14 — check Amazon for the current price.
Quality risk reported
Two separate verified Australian reviewers report their mask/snorkel arrived looking used — scuff marks, a hole in the snorkel, or loose hairs inside the mask. This is gear that sits directly on your face and in your mouth, so we're surfacing that pattern plainly rather than only citing the strong overall rating.
Cressi's premium snorkelling set: a low-volume dual-lens mask paired with the Alpha Ultra Dry snorkel, which uses a float valve to seal the tube automatically when submerged.
This is the only true dry-top snorkel in our Water & Reef comparison — the float mechanism closes the tube on submersion, which is a genuinely different (and more advanced) feature than the splash-guard-only snorkels in Cressi's cheaper sets above.
Two independent verified Australian reviews describe receiving what looks like a used or previously-opened unit. That's a real, specific, checkable complaint pattern (not just a quality opinion), so we're flagging it plainly rather than letting the 2,418-rating average speak for itself.
Ideal for: More experienced or repeat snorkellers who specifically want dry-top technology, and who will inspect their item carefully on arrival given the used-condition reports.
Specs
| Experience level | advanced |
|---|---|
| Max depth | — |
| Includes mask | Yes |
| Includes fins | No |
| Includes snorkel | Yes |
| Dry-top snorkel | Yes |
| Prescription available | — |
| Lens | Dual lens, inverted tear-drop shape |
| Snorkel valve | Auto-close float mechanism (dry-top) + lower purge valve |
| Prescription option | Listing title references a prescription option, but the listing itself doesn't clearly detail how to order one — confirm with the seller if you need this |
| Shipping | Amazon Global Store — ships from the UK, not local AU stock |
How it scores
Our own editorial judgement, grounded in the specs and reviews above — never invented to fill a chart.
Pros
- True dry-top snorkel with an automatic float-seal valve
- Low-volume dual-lens mask design for a wider field of view
- Largest review base of any product in this Water & Reef comparison (2,418 ratings)
Cons
- Two verified Australian reviewers report receiving a used-looking product
- Amazon Global Store import from the UK — not local stock
- Highest price of the snorkel sets in this comparison
Reviews
2,418 global ratings, 4.2 stars average; includes two verified Australian reviews reporting a used-looking product on arrival.
Used/Damaged?
Steve T · Verified Purchase
Looks used from the scuff marks and hole in the snorkel. Should have trusted the other reviews saying theirs looked used.
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