| With more swimmable beaches than any other | | | | find them is in Turtle Town, a stretch of coastline |
| Hawaiian island, it’s no wonder that some of | | | | running between Nahuna Point and Black Sand |
| the best Hawaii snorkeling is found on Maui. | | | | Beach on Maui’s southwest side. Haleakala |
| Whether you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of | | | | protects much of south Maui from the wind, |
| dolphins, sea turtles or simply want an off-island | | | | making it an ideal location for good snorkeling |
| adventure, you’ve come to the right place. | | | | most of the year. |
| Let’s review some of the most popular | | | | Of course, no snorkeling trip on Maui would be |
| touring options. | | | | complete without visiting Molokini Crater, a small |
| Perhaps one of the best loved snorkeling spots on | | | | volcanic island about 3 miles off Maui’s |
| the island, Honolua Bay on the north western end | | | | southwestern coast. Although Molokini is only |
| of Maui abounds with a diversity of marine life | | | | accessible by boat, it boasts some of the best |
| – thanks to its status as a Marine Life | | | | snorkeling and diving in all Hawaii. On a clear day, |
| Conservation District. There are high, rocky cliffs | | | | visibility can exceed 150 ft and exotic creatures |
| on both sides keeping the waters calm and an old | | | | ranging from humpback whales to monk seals |
| cement boat ramp dividing the shoreline in two. | | | | have been known to frequent the area. |
| Snorkeling is best on the right side of the ramp, | | | | Of course, these are just some of the best |
| where the sea floor is rockier. | | | | Hawaii snorkeling spots, but they give you a feel |
| Kapalua bay is another good place to find a | | | | for where to start while adventuring on Maui. |
| protected cove ideal for snorkeling. Also found on | | | | Most of these adventures can be set up as tour |
| the northwest side of Maui, Kapalua’s calm | | | | boat day trips complete with meals, activities for |
| waters are a good place to bring the kids or | | | | the kids and interpretive guides to help you |
| anyone new to snorkeling, unsure of their abilities. | | | | understand what you’re seeing along the |
| Ka’anapali Beach, on Maui’s western | | | | way. It’s a great way to maximize your |
| coast, has been rated one of the best beaches in | | | | experience if you’re short on time or simply |
| the world with its three mile long stretch of white, | | | | don’t want the hassle of trying to get from |
| powdery sand and well-mannered surf. There | | | | Point A to Point B on your own. |
| are lots of amenities close by, including the | | | | Finding the best Hawaii snorkeling spots can lead |
| Whaler’s Village and several popular hotels so | | | | you on the adventure of a lifetime – an |
| it’s a good place to find snorkeling, beaching, | | | | adventure so good that you may think twice |
| and accommodations all in one spot. | | | | about catching your flight home! |
| If you’re looking for turtles, a good place to | | | | |