Snorkeling

Snorkeling while on your visit to Hawaii can be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. If you are experienced or just beginning you can have the time of your life underwater while visiting the land of Aloha. I'll give you a quick overview of where to go for the best snorkeling in Hawaii.

Hanauma Bay on Oahu is probably the most popular. Although crowded, the water is clear, warm and above all calm. You don't have to go out into deep water to see many species of fish swim by you. In fact, waist deep water is perfect for a beginner. More experienced snorkelers might want to go to the turbulent cove of Witch's Brew. Makaha Beach Park has little current and is perfect for summer snorkeling. Here you'll find underwater caverns, tunnels and arches. Manta and Eagle rays, dolphins, sea turtles, eels, octopuses and taape are some of the sealife that are there for you to view.

On Maui Kapaula's beach is sandy and protected so snorkeling is very good for beginners. Molokini, or as I've better known it as the "cone" is what's left of sunken volcanic crater that you can only get to by boat. The water there is some 150' deep and there's some 250 or more different species of fish located there and no place else on earth. I would recommend Molokini for a more experienced person.

A couple of nice locations on Kauai would include Ke'e Beach Park. It's located at the very end of the highway going North. There you can see the beginning of the coastline and cliffs that comprise the Na Pali Coast. Since the water isn't deep it's not only fun but safe. You'll see a variety of colorful fish and the famed Pacific green sea turtle. Ke'e Beach Park, being at the beginning of the rainforest contributes to the lush vegetation and trees which make up the backdrop to this wonderful snorkel haven. Another good place on Kauai is Anini Beach Park. Here you'll find the largest reef on the island as it appears to go on forever. The water is shallow in places so you have to be aware of the tides that come in and go out. All this in mind Anini Beach is great for anyone who wants to put on a mask and snorkel.

Poipu Beach on Kauai is another great protected beach in which you can experience snorkeling in the Islands of Aloha.