The calm waters around this protected area offer excellent visibility of up to 150 feet as well as the ability to see approximately 250 species of endemic fish and marine life.

Snorkeling visibility maui. In Maui weather changes from day to day and from one beach to the next. The word kapalua means two borders in ancient Hawaiian languages and its location between Oneloa Bay and Honokahua Bay perfectly explains that. Well show you the beaches that are calm sunny and safe for snorkeling.

Waves are very small but may pick up later. If you want to escape the summer then the calmest waters can be found on Maui in the Olowalu area during the fall and winter months. Next on the eastern side is Lydgate Beach Park has something similar a snorkeling lagoon for children though the visibility may only be as little as 20 ft.

If you drive to Napili Bay there is a carpark off the highway but youll want to get there early for a spot. Note that the water in the center of the bay can be a little cloudy from the soft sand. The crescent-shaped islet about three miles off the coast of southwest Maui has some of the highest visibility around thanks to the protective curves of a volcanic atoll.

Its a relaxed pace and the crew makes every effort to accommodate special requests from the guests. Please contact us for more information and stay healthy.

Visibility averages good to great along the south and west shores of Maui year long. Water visibility on a typical day exceeds 100 feet and its not unheard of to have visibility exceed 200 feet. The ocean and winds are much calmer on this side of the island trade winds blow in from the north east so west Maui is far more protected from large swells and has much better water visibility.

Currents become very strong further out. What affects visibility while snorkeling on Maui. Mala Wharf Oluwalu Cliff House and Honolua Bay are among the amazing stops of the tour that you may experience.