Snorkeling Wahikuli Wayside Park
The convenient location and excess of turtles makes this unassuming roadside park one of the best places to snorkel on Maui!
Snorkeling at Baby Beach in Lahaina
On the west side of Maui, not far from downtown Lahaina, is a pristine beach with calm waves and a long stretch of stunning coral reef. This beach’s name explains it all! Baby Beach is renowned as one of the best snorkel spots on Maui where parents can take their young children for their first experiences in the sea.
Snorkeling at Po’olenalena Beach
This beach is popular thanks to its long, picturesque stretch of sand- about two-thirds of a mile in length- that provides ample space for beach games, fishing, lounging, and body boarding. Below the ocean surface, this beach is touted for the bustling lava reefs at both the north and south end. Green sea turtles and plenty of local Hawaiian fish frequent these flourishing coral formations that are easy to explore with a good snorkel, mask and set of fins.
Snorkeling at Maluaka Beach
If you’re searching for a beginner friendly underwater adventure at one of the best access points to beautiful marine life on Maui, then snorkeling at Maluaka beach should be at the very top of your list! The reef system here is rich and diverse, and the beach has quiet, clear waters that are ideal for all abilities.
Kapalua Bay Snorkeling
Snorkeling at Kapalua Bay is amazing, thanks in part to the crescent shape of the bay, a white sand beach protected by lava flow headlands.
Snorkeling at Kahekili (Airport) Beach
After a few stormy winter weeks here on Maui, the sun finally made its return! This long awaited sunny weather had me craving a snorkeling adventure. But not just any snorkeling… I wanted to experience some of the very best snorkeling on Maui! Luckily I knew where to...Snorkeling at Ahihi-Kinau Reserve
Ahihi-Kinau Bay is a protected marine reserve known for clear water and an abundance of tropical fish and marine life.
Snorkeling at Olowalu
Located just off the highway on the way to Lahaina, is one of the best snorkeling locations on Maui. Here you’ll find over 100 acres of beautiful white sand beaches, stunning coral reefs, and abundant marine life. Olowalu is known as Maui’s biggest and most thriving coral reef system. It is home to a plethora of different marine animals, including fish, green sea turtles, manta rays, eels, and even (friendly) black-tip reef sharks.
Snorkeling at Black Rock
Located at the end of Ka’anapali Beach lies one of the best beginner snorkeling spots on Maui. The snorkel area is incredibly easy to access, teeming with marine life and is also known as one of the best places to cliff jump on Maui. The convenient location in...
