Seven Days of Snorkeling in Maui 2022

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

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Snorkeling in Maui After 2018 Hurricane Season

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

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Night Snorkeling on Maui?

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

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Big Island Snorkeling for People With Disabilities

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

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Snorkeling Salt Pond Park South Shore Kauai

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

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Snorkeling Hanauma Bay – Outside the Reef

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

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Potential Dangers While Snorkeling on Maui?

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

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Snorkeling Maui – Fishbowl and Aquarium

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

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10 Days of Maui Snorkeling

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

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Three Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Big Island Posts

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

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Snorkeling With Bottlenose Dolphins at Lanai, Hawaii

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

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Can Geezers Snorkel in the Winter on Oahu?

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

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Snorkeling With Kids on the Big Island, Hawaii?

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

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One Day to Snorkel on the Big Island Hawaii?

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

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Great Snorkeling at Ke’ei Beach Big Island Hawaii

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

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Monty the Monk Seal – Big Island Hawaii

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