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Snorkeling maui or big island. On each of Hawaiis main islands Maui Big Island Oahu Kauai Lanai Molokai all guests will have many chances to see gorgeous marine life. It seems that Maui will definitely combine the pleasure of relaxing on beautiful beaches with the snorkeling all in the same place rather than having to kayak out or enter over lava rocks like much of the Big Island best spots. The best snorkeling in Hawaii in January is Maui.

Maui maybe the best Hawaiian Island for snorkeling There are between 20 and 30 good snorkeling spots in Maui all located along the west coast of the island which is more sheltered from the wind and swells. Depending on the time of the year you may see the North Pacific humpback whales. Two Step Honaunau Bay.

We will be In Honokowai for a week and then six days on the Big Island one night in Hilo. Big waves will be hitting Mauis north shore but you will find calm warm waters off of the Kaanapali and Wailea resort areas. Big Island is better.

It is home to Haleakala a 10000-foot volcano and an abundance of opportunities in and around the ocean. Molokini as described above is approximately 25 miles west of Kīhei. The island is about the size of the state of Connecticut and all the other islands combined could fit inside of it.

There are also trips across the Auau Channel to Lānai where. Discover the Majesty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Molokini is about as good as Kealakakua bay both not much coral or fish Kahekeli beach south of Honokowai and Kapalua north are good on the west side Maui.

Due to the convenience of locations the easiest spot to buy snorkeling gear on Oahu can be the ABC stores that are located on pretty much every corner in Waikiki. Maui has the most south and west-facing snorkel spots of the Hawaiian islands. If youre a first-time snorkeler there are beginner-friendly snorkeling spots on both Maui and the Big Island that will allow you to swim with lots of colorful tropical fish that likely wont leave you disappointed.