One of the most prized West Maui beaches is the world famous Napili Bay.

Maui snorkeling guide. Or take the bus from Whalers Village the Napili Islander. We provide a map of the islands top snorkeling sites in-depth descriptions of each some good-to-know local snorkeling tips and what you need to know about snorkeling tours on Maui. Justly named Turtle Town is the best place to go snorkeling on Maui if your goal is to see the Hawaiian green sea turtles in action.

One of the smartest ways to prepare for snorkeling in Hawaii is to learn about the fish youre likely to see in the ocean. Learn about the dive spots which boats to take and more. And for good reason The Valley Isle has more miles of swimmable beach than any other Hawaiian island.

This in turn attracts the sea creatures we love to see so much. Its rugged lava is perfect for growing coral and forming reefs. You are likely to see peacock groupers butterflyfish yellow tang Moorish idols and occasionally a manta ray or octopus.

1 Molokini Crater Snorkeling Molokini Crater is a popularthing to do due to the high-visibility of the protected inner waters and also for the abundance of ocean life due to it being deemed a Marine Life Conservation District. You can pay one. The best snorkeling Maui beaches are located on the south and on the western parts of the island.

In South Maui visitors will find many amazing snorkel sites to explore at Kihei beaches. The reason is simple these part of Maui is protected from wind. If youre looking for a great snorkeling experience then definitely head here.

The shape of the old volcano crater creates a natural reef-filled lagoon where the water is calm and clear and you can see hundreds of feet in each direction. The best Top 10 Maui snorkel spots with maps photos. The Molokini Craterthe crescent-shaped top edge of a long-extinct volcano off the western coast of Mauiis one of the worlds greatest snorkeling destinations.