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Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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Posted by momfirst (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 03 at 0:51
| I would like recommendations on the best places to snorkel in Hawaii. Since I am taking my elementary schooler, I want places that are safe as well as scenic. Thanks |
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RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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| Which island? Or is that still up for grabs? |
RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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| I can tell you spots on the Big Island |
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| I haven't decided yet on which Island(s) we will be going to. I want to find out were the best snorkel spots are first. |
RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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| Maui - snorkeling at Molokini was wonderful. Here is some info... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Molokini
RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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Here are 2 beginning snorkeling spots--lots of fish and easy to enter.
Kona(Big Island) Kahaluu Beach
Kauai Poipu Beach In my opinion, all of Hawaii is scenic! |
RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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| Tunnels Beach on Kauai. By far, one of the best in the Hawaiian Islands for snorkeling and sunbathing. The site is beautiful as well. |
RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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| If you are on the island of Oahu, go to Hanauma Bay. The snorkelling there is brilliant - I absolsutely loved it and didn't want to get out. There are so many different types of beautiful fish that you can snorkel with and it really was a wonderful experience for me. |
RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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| i too would suggest the big island. there is a small little beach on the middle part of the west coast(i forget the name, but the locals can tell you) that was terrific for little kids. the beach is shallow without any rocks and then suddenly gets deeper--but the water is so clear you can see it get deeper. the fish come almost right up to wear you are standing so you don't even really need to swim to snorkle. if you go to the deeper parts, you can not infrequently see green turtles. great novice snorkling pot--lots of kids were there. |
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| In addition to Tunnels in Kauai, there is Queen's Bath, on the NorthShore in Kauai. You hike briefly along a lava path that is near the ocean (very well marked and safe), and then come to what looks like a small pond (but sea water) where the lava has encircled this area. The waves crash over the lava and you can swim and have a view of beautiful tropical fish - even without snorkel gear. It's not shallow but is contained - if your child knows how to swim. It's not very large. Very enchanting. I've been to Hanamauna Bay also = a few times - each to his own - but there are much better places if you are in Hawaii to snorkel. H Bay is extremely crowded with tourists - try to find a place to put down your gear, after you have hiked down to the area, is a real chore. Not many fish because of the crowds in the water- IMHO. If you are going to invest in a trip to Hawaii, you might want to see more of what Hawaii use to be. I'd second Maui and then the Big Island. |
RE: Where is the Best Place to Snorkel in Hawaii?
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| That's Kahaluu Beach in Kona |
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