Inverts and Turtles are slightly more plentiful in my opinion but you would never know the difference.

Snorkeling maui vs kauai. Another plus for Maui snorkeling is youre not restricted to just Maui. Kauai is much more limited. But Maui offers the most options that are comfortable for swimmers and snorkelers of all abilities.

This is a more challenging snorkeling spot a little further north than Kapalua Bay on the north coast of West Maui. The magnificent intelligent mammals migrate here from Alaska to make babies and. Maui outshines Kauai when it comes to sunshine literally.

Kahekeli beach south of Honokowai and Kapalua north are good on the west side Maui. Haleakala is the southeastern volcano and popular for spectators to watch the. Though you will see the same corals as Maui you dont see the abundance here.

While Maui has the edge in snorkeling Kauai also known as the Garden Isle is a hikers haven. But on Kauai there is something different. Two particularly great snorkeling spots in Maui are Black Rock Beach near the north end of Kaanapali Beach and Turtle Town considered the best place for snorkeling with turtles on Maui.

Kayak to a waterfall. Kauai is primarily an algae reef and that is what drives the ecology. Black Rock is a great snorkeling spot on Maui and near some of the best resorts.

Ill take it that you mean Napili plus Kapalua Bay right next to it which is much better than Napili for. Maui is the second-largest island in Hawaii and is known as the Valley Isle for the large isthmus separating its northwestern and southeastern volcanic masses. But all the Kohala beaches with snorkeling are better than Maui beaches.