Snorkeling Hawaii is Snorkel Heaven
Snorkeling Hawaii is what opened our hearts to the fantastic beauty of the underwater world, and the joy of floating on warm tropical waters. This is true tropical bliss. Beautiful beaches, perfect weather and water and fun boat tours.
Hawaii is one of only two of the U.S. states that have tropical snorkeling; Florida being the other. It is not a bad flight from the west coast, probably one of the reasons we snorkel Hawaii so often. Each island is a unique experience, both as a vacation destination and as a snorkeling location. When you snorkel Hawaii you are primarily snorkeling fringing reefs, made up of varieties of hard corals, at least that's what we enjoy most. The best snorkel spots have beautiful, healthy corals in interesting topographical formations. They have lots of fish in many varieties. And some of them have surprises, like dolphins and turtles. Reef depths are also important, ideally 15 feet or less. A lot of beaches in Hawaii boast great snorkeling, but our guides tell you where the best really is so you don't waste your trip going to so-so places. Make sure to read our list of the best snorkeling in Hawaii!
Generally speaking, the west sides of the islands (leeward side) are drier and have better snorkeling than the east sides (windward). This is because it is more rainy on the windward sides and the rainfall tends to create murky, poor visibility and cold conditions which are not great for snorkeling. There are many exceptions to this rule, but for the most part try to plan your snorkeling adventures for the leeward sides of the islands. The most popular time to visit Hawaii is winter to spring. But we recommend going in the summer to have a great snorkeling experience in Hawaii. Since we have been to Hawaii numerous times, we have some good travel tips. Make sure to read about how we find the best deals on Hawaii flights. You have to read our number one tip on renting a car in Hawaii. Check out how we save money with choosing hotels creatively. If you are experienced or a novice at snorkeling, Hawaii offers you a treat that you would be crazy to pass up. And if you would like to see turtles, go to Hawaii and you will! 
Snorkeling Destination 
Big IslandMaui Kauai Oahu Lanai Molokai After exploring our site, the following websites offer some alternative information about snorkeling Hawaii. First we almost always search TripAdvisor when planning our Hawaii trips. The To-Hawaii.com site has a decent amount of snorkeling information on all the islands, and is a good resource lots of other Hawaii travel and trip planning information. And the "10 Best Snorkeling Spots In Hawaii" page from the Best Places Hawaii site is a fun resource. You may also like checking out the snorkeling maps provided by Snorkel Bob's, a popular snorkel rental company in Hawaii. And don't miss my friend Sheila's travel blog Go Visit Hawaii. It's a great site when planning a trip (and saving a little money doing it). If you are planning on visiting Maui, and don't want to snorkel the entire time read this site for some fun Maui Hawaii activities to do. Return from Snorkeling Hawaii to Tropical Snorkeling home
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