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Snorkeling maui black rock. Back in the day of Hawaiian Royalty Kaanapali was a. Most days snorkeling in west Maui is a very calm serene experience with clear water and a wide variety of fish and wildlife. There is really no reef to speak of just a.

This iconic location is famous for its 60-foot sea cliffs visible only from the ocean. Kaanapali beach aka Black rock beach is one of the best beaches in maui not only for snorkeling but a whole host of other fun activities too. The snorkeling is on the north end of the beach around Black Rock the rocky point.

Those offshore islands also offer snorkeling opportunities with daily excursions run by local tour operators. Snorkeling at Black Rock on Kaanapali Beach. Black Rock Beach also known as Puu Kekaa is located at the far north end of Kaanapali Beach in the Lahaina area specifically the Kaanapali area of west Maui.

We caught an amazing sunset while walking back on the beach. We find the snorkeling here to be good but not great. It was also considered a holy place by early Hawaiians who thought that the spirits of the dead left the earth.

12152009 Brian Jacobs Avg. It is a convenient Maui snorkeling spot because you dont need to swim very far from the shore and all the amenities you need are at a walking distance. Black Rock itself is a volcanic formation that the sea has eroded.

Legend tells us that the last Chief of Maui proved his spiritual stength by leaping off of the sacred Puu Kekaa Black Rock into the waters below. Written February 29 2020. Because of its popularity this beach can become overcrowded with visitors in certain times of the year.