Kapalua Bay edged by two coral reefs is one of the best snorkeling spots on Maui s north shore.
Snorkeling maui kapalua bay. If you drive to Napili Bay there is a carpark off the highway but youll want to get there early for a spot. This Maui private charter takes you sea scooter snorkeling at Lahainas Amazing Kapalua Bay. If youre a super snorkeler and a really strong swimmer you can snorkel around to Namalu Bay which is the next bay to the north.
25 ft off shore and is a very large area. This time of year it should be spectacular. Summer is a time when snorkelers flock to the tranquil turquoise cove where colorful coral heads burst from the reef and schools of reef fish nibble algae off the shells of Hawaiian Green sea turtles.
In the winter the bay may be more suitable for surfing than snorkeling because of North Pacific storms send swells to Mauis shores. Its just a little bit north of Kapalua Bay. Kapalua Bay is a sheltered white sand beach on the north west side of Maui.
Located on Mauis northwestern coast just five minutes past Kapalua Honolua Bay is one of the islands most loved and legendary spots. On the North west side of Maui sits Kapalua Bay. Cruise with our Maui Sea Scooter Yamaha 350LI for this Eco-Friendly Coral Educational guided snorkel tour.
The bay is fairly sheltered and most of the time offers a perfect sea for snorkeling. All other snorkelers will find the best snorkeling on the right side of the bay. Kapalua bay is a narrow beach with lots of coral and tropical fish even Turtles.
Explore the Amazing Coral Reef Coves at Kapalua Bay in West Side Lahaina. Kapalua translates to kapa and lua in the ancient Hawaiian language meaning two borders Kapalua Bay is perfectly positioned between Oneloa Bay and Honokahua Bay which explains its centrally located namesake. Along the reefs you can spot a great diversity of fish including several species of moray eels and have a good chance of encountering a green sea turtle.