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
Hawaii Snorkeling Community Posts
Community members share their Hawaii snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
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
Hilo Shoreline Snorkeling Possibilities – Big Island Hawaii
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
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
Snorkeling 5 Caves Maui – Eagle Rays, Turtles and White Tips!
By Colleen – (Alaska)We went snorkeling at 5 Caves/5 Graves in Maui in September, 2010. Entry was easy with very little surge and the bottom is sandy if you enter near the showers and washrooms … Read more
Snorkeling Sharks Cove During Winter – Oahu
By Frank We snorkeled Sharks Cove on November 30, 2010 during usually the winter stormy season on Oahu, but the sea was unusually calm, much to the chagrin of the surfers waiting for the big … Read more
Snorkeling in Winter in Maui?
By Susan – (Columbia, SC) We are going to Maui at the end of January to “meet the whales” from Alaska. Well, I never hear you say much about snorkeling in winter in Maui. Do … Read more
Snorkeling Ko Olina and Kahe Point, Close Calls With Currents – Oahu
By PatriciaThough it’s been six months since we’re back from our last snorkeling trip to Oahu, I am only now getting up the courage to write about it. Now, I LOVE snorkeling. Really. We plan … Read more
Three Kahalu’u Big Island Snorkeling Posts
Snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach Park – Big Island Hawaii By Heather Felkey – (California) We recommend snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach Park on the Big Island, Hawaii. In September 2010, we stayed at the Kona Coast … Read more
Snorkeling Olowalu Beach Maui
By John – (Northern California) Snorkeling Ololwalu Beach on Maui is great if you know where to swim. This report was written in August, 2010. Olowalu is located on the road between Ma’alaea and Lahaina, … Read more
Snorkeling Old Airport in Kona Big Island
By Tim M. – (Chicago)The snorkeling at the Old Airport in Kona on the Big Island Hawaii is not to be missed. You feel a little bad about being able to see it for free … Read more
Best Hawaii Island for Snorkeling With Children
By Rachel – (Chandler, AZ USA)We are planning a snorkeling trip to Hawaii in October with two children, 6 years old and 3 years old. We are wondering which island and spot is best for … Read more
Snorkeling Hau’ula – Oahu – A Little Known Gem
By ChristopherI’m just wrapping up a month long stay in a friend’s house in the “rural” or “country” town of Hau’ula on Oahu. I’m just a block from the water and can see the surf … Read more
Where to Snorkel With Kids the First Time in Oahu?
By KathrynWe are going to Oahu with two kids and none of us have snorkeled before… I am a big chicken and like the idea of snorkeling close to shore. Where do you recommend we … Read more
Great Snorkeling at End of the Road Puako – Big Island
I found great snorkeling at the end of the road at Puako on the Big Island of Hawaii. The afternoon that I arrived back on the island for a vacation, I was snorkeling-deprived. My friends … Read more