It is accessible by a short boat trip.

Snorkeling maui crescent. The fish are abundant and not afraid of snorkelers. This small crescent shaped bay is well protected on either side making Kapalua bay one of the best snorkeling beaches in maui for beginners and children to enjoy. Snorkeling Molokini Crater is the most popular destination for Maui snorkel trips.

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 coral isnt spectacular or thick but there are usually lots of honu and other creatures to see if the water is clear and calm. The unique snorkeling spot is the result of a sea life-rich channel combined with a lack of surrounding sand to impede visibility.

Located just 25 miles off of Mauis south shore this submerged crescent-shaped volcanic crater is a rare geographic formation that you cant find anywhere in the world. 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. As a Marine Life Conservation District Seabird Sanctuary youll have an incredible view of the volcanic crater as you make your approach by boat 15 minute ride but where youll be exploring is the submerged volcano islet one of very few in the world.

Molokini Snorkeling Scuba Diving. If you go youll be glad you chose to experience the Molokini Crater snorkel. Plus it is a great snorkeling destination in Hawaii boasting.

That said there are two great snorkeling bays that can have calm water if you time it right. Molokini as described above is approximately 25 miles west of Kīhei. In fact the waters and colorful reefs here are so rich with life Molokini was named a State Marine Life and Bird Conservation District.

On the south side of Napili Bay near the Napili. As a general rule head to these spots early in the day and dont get in the water if you dont feel comfortable. Molokini is as beautiful as ever and is considered one of Hawaiis premier dive spots.