Its also one of the very few volcano islets in the world.

Maui snorkeling on your own. In between walking the streets of Lahaina and waking up early in the morning to see the sun rise from Haleakala snorkeling is right up there when it comes to the top things to do in Maui. That doesnt mean you shouldnt snorkel at other beaches they could end up being surprisingly good. This snorkeling guide and map lists the most popular snorkel spots on the island.

Molokini Crater THE top snorkeling destination on Maui for snorkeling tours. In 2009-2018 189 visitors died while snorkeling according to the states recent Department of Health report. Snorkel Bobs is a great place to rent from.

Pack this to have your own snorkeling gear for your future snorkeling trips too. 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. During whale season snorkeling on Maui is unlike snorkeling on any other Hawaiian island because Maui always hosts the most humpbacks.

Canoe Beach is an eclectic mix. Created from volcanic eruptions 20000 years ago the surrounding waters of Maui are teeming with aquatic life colourful reef and crystalline waters. Listed as a Marine Life Conservation District Seabird Sanctuary this partially submerged crescent-shaped volcanic crater is like no other snorkeling location in the world.

If you want to do it on your own the easy spots are Black Rock at the Sheraton and Kapalua bay. Located approximately 25 miles off of Mauis south shore Molokini Crater is an underwater volcano islet. You can buy the equipment and access the ocean on your own.

Unless you have your own boat Molokini is only accessible via an organized snorkeling tour. Maui has some incredible boat tours for snorkeling. Answer 11 of 24.