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Snorkeling Safety on Maui

It’s easy to see why snorkeling is undoubtedly one of the best vacation activities on Maui! But before you strap on your mask and dive in, let’s talk about snorkeling safety.

How Long Does it Take to Learn to Surf?

Surf’s up on Maui, and there’s no better place to catch your first wave! The sun-soaked shores of West and South Maui offer the perfect conditions for beginner surfers, with gentle swells rolling in all summer long. And when it comes to gearing up, Boss Frog’s has been the go-to spot for surfboard rentals and beach gear since they opened

Best Hawaiian Island for Snorkeling

Exploring the Underwater Paradise of Hawaii Dreaming of snorkeling in Hawaii? Each island offers its own slice of underwater paradise. With a variety of snorkeling locations to explore, Maui stands out as the best Hawaiian island for snorkeling. Here you’ll find crystal-clear waters, abundant marine life, and accessible snorkeling spots. The island provides an unparalleled underwater adventure for both beginners

Surf Fun at Launiupoko Beach

Imagine groves of shady monkeypod trees, a protected kiddie pool, and the towering peaks of Iao Valley as your backdrop, with premium long boarding waves on the horizon. Sprinkle in breaching humpbacks during the winter months and green sea turtles year round. Launiupoko Beach Park brings together all these elements for the ultimate Maui beach day. While the snorkeling here

Snorkeling at Napili Bay

Napili Bay, with its crescent-shaped beach, vibrant coral reefs, and popular waterfront restaurants, guarantees a fantastic beach experience. The summer months are especially enjoyable here with calm, clear ocean conditions. The reef systems at either ends of the bay offer some of the best snorkeling on Maui.

Snorkeling at DT Fleming Beach

DT Fleming Beach Park is the perfect location for adventurers eager to immerse themselves in some of Maui’s most breathtaking land and waterscapes. Aside from stellar snorkeling at DT Fleming Beach, there is so much else to explore in this area!

Snorkeling at Big Beach Makena

If you have ever traveled to south Maui and asked around for beach recommendations, ‘Big Beach Makena’ is a name that has certainly come up more than once. Big Beach (also known as Makena Beach) is one of three beaches in Makena State Park. This white sand, ⅔ mile long and more than 100 feet wide beach is among the

Snorkeling at La Perouse Bay

The visibility snorkeling at La Perouse Bay is amazing! There were tons of yellow tang, achilles tang, and butterfly fish. I also saw a large parrotfish, green sea turtle, trumpetfish, and a large school of manini.

Snorkeling at Wailea Beach

Aside from just feeling fancy, this pristine beach also has some of the best snorkeling on Maui. After my day snorkeling under the pristine clear waters, I believe the snorkeling also merits a 5 star rating! The waters were bustling with Hawaiian marine life, stunning lava rock formations and endless satellite reefs.

Snorkeling at Charley Young Beach

Snorkeling at Charley Young beach is the perfect activity to fill a Maui vacation day. The beach is conveniently located in central Kihei with ample parking at the end of a long uninterrupted stretch of sand. Kamaole I (another beautiful beach and a terrific place to snorkel on Maui) lies at the south end of the beach. Charley Young beach

Local Art on Maui

Maui is home to many creators of local art. Culture and tradition lives on in the practice of paintings, carvings, textiles, music and dance. Experiencing local art on Maui in any of these forms is an ideal way to appreciate Hawaii in an authentic and culturally respectful approach.

Best Views on Maui

This subject is challenging due to the immense range of subject matter available. Maui’s stunning vistas are easy to come by and hard to beat.

Be An Eco-Friendly Visitor To Hawaii

Embracing eco-friendly practices not only enhances your personal satisfaction with the experience, but helps to preserve the islands.

Hiking On Maui

After soaking up the much-needed vitamin D and achieving an envy-worthy tan, hiking on Maui can be experienced at a higher altitude.

Fun With A Toddler In Maui

Let’s be honest, while we all look forward to a tropical vacation, navigating it with young children in tow can be daunting.

Makawao Rodeo

Discover a different way of life and a culturally rich history in the Islands, embodied by the ‘paniolo’, or Hawaiian cowboy, and the Makawao Rodeo.

Calypso – Maui’s Newest Molokini Snorkeling Tour

On the island of Maui there is a boat named after Calypso, offering enchanting ocean views and the immortality of everlasting memories.

A Morning at Twin Falls

Early on a Sunday morning, I bounced out of bed, ready to get some oxygen in my system. The weather was sunny, perfect for the Twin Falls hike!

Haleakala: Intro to the Volcano

When the sun emerged, Maui ensnared the huge orb in a net and demanded it to slow down. The sun refused Maui’s request!

Top 5 Family-Friendly Maui Beaches

Beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, each offering the classic trio of sand, surf, and sun, yet possessing unique characteristics.

10 Best Snorkel Tours in Maui

Maui stands out as a highly coveted vacation spot, drawing visitors repeatedly with its captivating atmosphere, inviting waters, and warm hospitality.

Maui’s Most Popular Land Activities

Even though Maui boasts a stunning turquoise ocean around it, you don’t have to confine yourself to the beach all the time.

Why Snorkel at Molokini?

Maui offers numerous snorkeling locations, yet Molokini stands out as a top choice for both novice and experienced scuba divers.

Find the Right Maui Ocean Activity for Everyone!

Nobody should miss out on an amazing ocean adventure due to age or abilities!

Iao Valley

In the heat of summer, Iao offers a delicious retreat from the Maui sun, amidst luxuriant foliage and steep and misty cliffs you quickly indulge in a Hawaiian climate-scape like few others.

Maui Bike Ride, West Maui Loop

I did the West Maui Loop Bike Ride again this past Saturday, January 22nd. I started out in Lahaina with my friends Chris and Bruce. It was a great day for a Maui bike ride.