The best snorkeling spot at Black Rock is around the lava rock edge.

Snorkeling maui black rock. North Shore Beaches of Maui 1 of Mauis most popular Beaches. Located at Kaanapali beach Black Rock is one of the best beaches in Maui for snorkeling. 365 Review - As a new diver my evaluation may be a little skewed but overall it is a beautiful and convenient place for a beginner to experience the reality of diving in the Ocean.

Shortly after the land lesson guides escort you to the water and begin paddling toward Black Rock where you enjoy about 30 minutes of prime snorkeling. We stayed to watch the time honored tradition of Mauis Chief Kahekilis leap from the rock. Its located near Kaanapali Beach and is popular for tourists because of its clear water white sand and rocky peninsula which some brave visitors use for cliff jumping.

Snorkeling at Black Rock on Kaanapali Beach. Those offshore islands also offer snorkeling opportunities with daily excursions run by local tour operators. Black Rock beach is one of the best spots for snorkeling in Maui.

This award winning 3 mile long picture perfect beach is often ranked as one of the best beaches in the entire world. Located on the north end of Kaanapali Beach Black Rock is a popular jumping swimming and snorkel spot. Kaanapali is famous for luxury Hotels high end Shops and Restaurants and Black Rock.

Most days snorkeling in west Maui is a very calm serene experience with clear water and a wide variety of fish and wildlife. Scuba divers enjoy exciting night dives here. We find the snorkeling here to be good but not great.

Written February 29 2020. There is really no reef to speak of just a. Black Rock itself is a volcanic formation that the sea has eroded.