Sherwood Cruz Scuba Diving Mask

Sherwood Cruz Mask: Low-Volume Two-Window Dive Mask

The Sherwood Cruz is a low-volume, two-window scuba mask built for recreational divers who want a reliable, comfortable fit without carrying excess bulk on their face.

If you are certified and looking for a solid everyday mask, this one is worth a close look.

Low-Volume Design and What It Means for You

The Cruz sits close to your face. That is what low-volume means: less air space between the lens and your eyes.

There are two practical benefits to this. First, your field of vision feels more natural and less like peering through a porthole. Second, when water does get in (and at some point it will), you need less air to clear it. You exhale through your nose into the mask, and a smaller internal space clears faster. For a recreational diver still building confidence with skills like mask clearing, that matters.

The one-piece rigid frame keeps the lens assembly stable under pressure. It will not flex or shift as you descend, which means the seal stays consistent throughout the dive.

The Lenses

The Cruz uses a two-window design, meaning two tear-drop shaped lenses set side by side in a single frame. This shape extends your downward sightline, which is useful when you are checking your gauges or watching where you place your hands near the reef.

Both lenses are made of tempered, CE-rated glass. Tempered glass is significantly stronger than standard glass, and if it does break, it shatters into small rounded fragments rather than sharp shards. The CE rating means the lenses have been independently tested against a recognised safety standard. For a mask you are wearing at depth, that is the right material.

Fit and the Silicone Skirt

The skirt, the soft part that presses against your face to create a seal, is made of silicone rubber. Silicone is softer and more flexible than older PVC skirts, and it holds its shape over time without going brittle. The textured surface of the skirt helps it conform to different face shapes and maintain a seal even when your expression changes.

A good skirt is only as useful as a strap that holds it in place. The Cruz uses quick-connect swivel buckles that attach directly into the frame. You can adjust the strap without pulling the mask off your face, and the swivel lets the buckle sit flat rather than digging in at an angle. The silicone strap itself is easy to grip and adjust, even with gloves on.

Marbleized Frame Printing

The Cruz comes with a custom marbleized print on the frame. This is a cosmetic detail, not a performance one. It does make the mask easy to identify in a gear bag, which is a small but genuine convenience when diving with a group.

Who This Mask Suits and Who It Does Not

The Cruz is a good fit for recreational divers who want a dependable low-volume mask without complex features. It covers the fundamentals well: safe glass, a quality silicone skirt, and a stable frame.

It is a two-window design, so if you have tried single-lens panoramic masks and prefer that wider, uninterrupted field of view, this one will feel different. Neither is objectively better, but fit and personal preference matter more than anything else when choosing a mask.

Before purchasing, confirm that the specific size and skirt shape works for your face, and check current availability of sizes and colour variants beyond the marbleized frame. No mask fits every face, and the best test is always a dry fit before you dive.