Community members share their snorkeling trip reports, suggestions, questions, and answers.
By Douglas – (Victoria, BC)Can anyone identify this fish? He is a shy fellow who was hiding under the same section of reef two days in a row along the shore at Black Rock, Kaanapali, … Read more
By Jane – (Texas)I wanted to thank you for the tangled hair snorkeling trick, a swim cap. I recently went snorkeling when I was on the Big Island of Hawaii at Makaiwa Bay in front … Read more
By SandraI think that Fiji snorkeling is simply the best in the world. It puts everything else I have seen to shame. I have been to Fiji four times – twice to the southern Mamanuca … Read more
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
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
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
By Tom Turner – (Jamestown, PA USA)My wife and I have a lot of experience snorkeling Grand Cayman. We have a timeshare on the island, hence we snorkel there every year. In 2003 or 2004, … Read more
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
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
I am wondering about snorkeling with glasses. I have very very poor eyesight and I wear glasses. I will maybe be going snorkeling for the first time, if I can figure out a way to … Read more
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
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 Place in the Florida Keys to Snorkel With Children? By AnonymousWhere is the best place to snorkel with children in the Florida Keys? We are going on a family vacation there and want to … Read more
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
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
By Rick – (Washington State) What are the clicking sounds heard underwater while snorkeling in Hawaii? Also heard them in the Florida Keys. Comments Moved From Previous System Galen and Nicole – Jun 21, 2010 … Read more
By Ellie – (USA)I snorkeled for the first time in October 2009 in Bermuda. The first time was on one of those guided tours (cruise excursion). When I saw how easy and amazing it was … Read more
By Fred – (Merion, PA, USA)We just got back from the Turks & Caicos Islands in May 2010, which we had chosen to visit specifically because of the reported excellent beach snorkeling. It’s true, with … Read more
By AnonymousWhat snorkel tour did you use to go to Looe Key? I’ve had trouble finding them. I only seem to find Looe Key Resort and Dive Center which seems to only offer a whole … Read more
By Susan Kleinhample – (Curacao)I wanted to share this snorkeling Curacao tip. We live a short walk from Caracasbaai Beach, near where the famous Tugboat is located. We’ve snorkeled there many days and love it … Read more