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What is the best snorkeling in Hawaii?

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What is the best snorkeling in Hawaii?

7 Best Snorkel Spots in Hawaii

  • Molokini Crater, Maui. Molokini is an old volcanic crater, which is now home to world-class snorkeling and diving.
  • Hanauma Bay, Oahu.
  • Makaha Beach Park, Oahu.
  • Anini Beach, Kauai.
  • Ke’e Beach, Kauai.
  • Kahaluu Beach Park, Big Island.
  • Kealakekua Bay, Big Island.

Which Hawaiian island has the best beaches for snorkeling?

Maui is the best Hawaiian Island for snorkeling. Maui offers the most protected bays, calm seas, translucent waters, year-round snorkeling, and vibrant sea life. Maui snorkeling allows one to snorkel a crater, travel to nearby islands, and the best opportunities to swim with sea turtles.

Where is the best snorkeling on Lanai?

Hulopoe Bay
Snorkeling and Scuba on Lanai For beginning snorkelers, Hulopoe Bay is the best spot on the island to get started. The calm waters of this protected marine preserve hosts a variety of colorful fish close to shore.

Is there good snorkeling in Lanai?

Lanai offers the best snorkeling compared to Molokini. Lanai offers excellent snorkeling from the shore in Hulopoe Bay. Snorkeling tours will take you to see spinner dolphins and sea turtles in Lanai’s reefs. Molokini crater gets crowded and you will see comparable Hawaiian fish from Maui’s shores.

What is the best time to snorkel in Hawaii?

Late morning or early afternoon tends to be the best time of day for Hawaii snorkeling. If you are an early riser, you can definitely snorkel in the early morning to see more sea life. While you can snorkel year-round in Hawaii, summertime (May-September) has some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii.

Is snorkeling better in Maui or Oahu?

Snorkeling is hands-down much better on Maui. Oahu does have some great snorkel spots, but if you want to get into the water, snorkel easily, and not have the ocean too overcrowded, Maui is your place. Plus, you’ll see turtles everywhere.

Which Hawaiian island has clearest water?

Kauai. The island of Kauai offers some of Hawaii’s cleanest and clearest waters.

Is snorkeling better in Kona or Maui?

If big fields of corals are your thing, the Big Island is probably best for you. But if you really love snorkeling with Green Sea Turtles, then Maui has the edge. On our best snorkeling in Hawaii page we go into more details about the best spots on each of the islands.

Are there turtles in Lanai?

The island of Lanai is also a great destination to snorkel with turtles off of Maui. To find the perfect place to see sea turtles in Lanai, you’ll have to take a half-hour boat ride from Lahaina, roughly 8 miles on the coast of Lanai.

Is Lanai snorkeling better than Maui?

So, you want to explore the island of Molokini, but getting to a tour departure location from your West Maui accommodations has proved too much of a hassle. Well, don’t fret. In actuality, the little island you see across the water, Lanai, is actually a much better snorkel destination!

Is Molokini Crater snorkeling worth it?

This crater is NOT worth the visit (time or money). Although our tour guides were great and on-time. This crater is NOT worth the visit (time or money) since we saw minimal fish, minimal coral – You’re better off exploring the many snorkeling options the island has to offer.