The
Hawaiian Islands, surrounded by miles sapphire waters
filled with coral and an amazing abundance of aquatic
life, begs to be explored. Snorkeling in Hawaii provides
one of the best ways to experience this maritime oasis's
oceanic wonders. The island chain of Hawaii, comprised
of the six islands of The Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai,
Oahu and Kauai, has unquestionably some of the most diverse
and spectacular underwater experiences for the visitor
to the Islands.
Hawaii
Hawaii Island charters will take you around the picturesque
island of Hawaii, and down to the reefs and other landmarks
in the area. This island has a variety of different endangered
species, such as the Hawaiian Sea Turtle, and uncommon
coral, which can only be experienced by snorkeling. The
charters in this area host some of the best snorkeling
Hawaii Islands has to offer such as excursions to the
marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay. The crystal clear
waters allow you to clearly see the vivid colors of the
Dolphins and colorful tropical fish near Kona, in Pawai
Bay.
Oahu
450 diverse species of tropical fish make their home
at Hanauma Bay,
and for this reason it is protected as a marine sanctuary.
Besides this classification, you can still get up and
personal with the colorful fish you find floating all
around you. The Waikiki coastline, the relaxed and pristine
beaches of Waimanalo Beach, and the natural wonders of
Hanauma Bay make Oahu one of the best places to get your
feet wet on some of the most spectacular beaches and reefs
for Hawaii snorkeling to be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kauai
Sea caves and waterfalls are some of the natural wonders
you can find near the island of Kauai. Hawaii snorkeling
Excursions to these sites on the Na Pali coast typically
leave from the nearby Hanalei Bay, and can consist of
anything from a high-speed boat tour to a relaxed guided
catamaran tour.
Maui
Maui Island is considered the sporting center of the
Hawaii Island chain. The majority of charters are stationed
here, as well as from Oahu Island. The charters catering
to visitors who wish to try snorkeling in Hawaii do not
go far from Maui Island explore many natural formations
and some wrecks off of the coast of Maui. The Molokoni
Crater Nature Preserve is a popular site for snorkeling
expeditions around Maui. This is a shallow geological
formation, circular in shape, as its name implies. The
volcanic rock serves as the base for the marine life that
makes its home here.
Olowalu Turtle Reef is also easily accessible from Maui,
and the gentle and graceful sea turtles that live in the
warm clear waters of these protected waters draw all sorts
of underwater observers to enjoy some of the best snorkeling
Hawaii has to offer.
