Community members share their Hawaii snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
By David Kinzer Just returned from Maui, where we had seven days of terrific snorkeling. Our favorite snorkeling spot was Honolua Bay, where the shallow, clear water and abundance of fish felt like swimming in … Read more
By Tom & Jan Turner – (Jamestown, PA)I wanted to share our Big Island and Maui snorkeling trip report. On September 7, 2018, my wife and I had the wonderful opportunity to fly to Hawaii … Read more
By Michelle – (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)I am wondering about snorkeling in Maui after the 2018 hurricane season. Can anyone report on the condition of the reefs in Maui after the storms that have passed through … Read more
By Maria – (Pittsburgh, PA)We are wondering about night snorkeling on Maui. My husband and I are going there in a couple of weeks, staying in the Kihei/Wailea area, and are thinking about bringing our … Read more
By Bucha – (Colorado)I wanted to share some information about snorkeling the Big Island of Hawaii for people with disabilities. We have just returned from our first trip there. I am a cripple since childhood. … Read more
By Gary – (Thousand Oaks, CA)We went snorkeling at Salt Pond Park on the south shore of Kauai. As Galen and Nicole warned, winter is not the best time to snorkel in Hawaii, but we … Read more
by Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)We took a trip out on a dive boat today to “Turtles Canyon” on Oahu. Turns out, it’s the reef area almost directly out from the beach area in front … Read more
By Cary Bennett – (Roswell, GA)We decided that snorkeling Hanauma Bay on Oahu would fit the bill because we needed to go somewhere today that was close by so that we could make an early … Read more
By Mark Ferguson – (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)We are concerned about any potential dangers while snorkeling on Maui, such as sharks, urchins, poisonous fish, or invertebrates, etc. Are you aware of any? My wife and I … Read more
By Rick – (Olympia Washington)Do you think they will ever open snorkeling access to Ahihi-Kinau Reserve on Maui? Aquarium and Fishbowl were among the best. I understand the damage that people can inflict to the … Read more
By Kristen & Keith – (California)We just got back from our Maui trip and the Maui Snorkeling Guide eBook we purchased from you was extremely helpful! Such a detailed guide… the best parking locations, where … Read more
One Night With Mantas, Big Island Hawaii By Gary – (Los Angeles, CA) Our experience snorkeling at night with mantas on the Big Island was a little different from the other posts on this page … Read more
By Bruce – (Sacramento, CA)I was wondering, are Molokini and Lanai snorkeling boat trips worth it on Maui? I have your eBook, and it seems that there are lots of sites to snorkel on Maui … Read more
By JayI wanted to share a story about snorkeling with Bottlenose Dolphins at Lanai, Hawaii. Our family took the 6:45 am ferry from Lahaina, Maui to Lanai, Hawaii on July 15, 2011. Immediately after arriving, … Read more
By Bob AndersonMy wife and I (68 & 66) are going to Oahu in the winter, February, and are wondering if there are any good snorkeling spots that time of year which might be “senior … Read more
By Cathy Duffy – (Racine, WI)We will be on the Big Island Hawaii next summer and I would like find some good spots for snorkeling with kids; they will be 11, 10, 9 and 4 … Read more
By Stacey – (Bedford, TX)I have one day to snorkel on the Big Island, Hawaii. I am wondering which you would choose, Two Steps or Captain Cook? I can see you love the Place of … Read more
By Mangobingo – (Puna)I just got back home from snorkeling off the rocks near Ke’ei Beach on the Big Island, Hawaii. We really liked this spot – fun entry off rocks into deep water, several … Read more
By Mangobingo – (Puna)I wanted to share another Hilo shoreline snorkeling option. You’re right that the Richardson’s/Leleiwi area is one of the best snorkeling spots on the east side of the Big Island, Hawaii. However, … Read more
By Brenda – (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Last March when we were on our vacation we went snorkeling at our favorite spot, Honaunau on the Big Island Hawaii. Suddenly were joined by a very curious and friendly Monk … Read more