Snorkel spots in Maui
Naomi
We will be on Maui for 10 days---looking for recommendations of spots to
try; IYO, is it worth taking a snorkeling boat trip?
Any tips on things to beware of when choosing a spot to try?
How does one deal with little things, like wallets, keys, etc. if just
driving around and you decide to stop and try an area? Are trunks safe/not a
problem?
Will probably buy our own masks & snorkels--any good online catalogs to use?
Tips before ordering? We don't have oodles of money to spend on equipment
but want the kind of snorkel we can dive with and not have to clear ....
Thanks for any sharing! Gigi
ROele68686
First off I suggest that you visit any of the numerous dive shops on Maui
and purchase tha paperback (about $10,00) The Diver's Guide to Maui for
detailed info on many of the divable/snorkelable locations. Not all of the
dive places are good for snorkeling though so read it with that in mind.
Anyplace where one goes deep (say, over 30') would not be good for snorkeling.
Don't try snorkeling anywhere along the north shore (except for Honolua bay, a
marvelous marine sanctuary with great coral and sea life, but don't even try
this one during the winter when the waves are really BIG).
Olawalu (about 4 miles east of Lahaina) is very popular for snorkelers but
a word of caution about this location; about 10 years ago a woman was devoured
by a 15' Tiger right in front of her friend while snorkeling in shallow water
here. Some of my Native friends and locals tell me that there is a "shark
hole", a place where sharks dwell naturally, just offshore close by. I've
never seen evidence of this but then I've only made 4 or 5 dives here.
The Molikini Crater is a wonderful snorkel (and dive) location, in spite
of the heavy charter boat traffic.
NEVER leave anything valuable in your car anywhere in the islands, not
even in the trunk. Two of my friends lost their cameras, extra tanks, and
wallets that way. Best advice I ever got came from a car rental agency on
Kauai; leave your car unlocked and the windows down (weather permitting) so
that "they" don't have to break a thing to get in (your insurance company will
reimburse you later but you will have to ante up several hundrerd bucks to get
off of the island). Don't let the car rental agency talk you into that
unnecessary daily insurance fee. Your insurance company on the mainland is all
that you need. Put your keys in an inside pocket of your swim trunks, leave
your wallet in the condo/hotel, and your drivers's license under the floor mat
in the car.
You can purchase the snorkle and fins before you leave the mainland or
rent them from Snorkel Bob's when you get to the islands. Just make sure that
the mask fits right and doesn't leak. To do that place the mask on you face
(make sure to keep your hair out of the mask) but don't put the strap around
the back of your head. Then inhale through your nose and hold your air for
about 15 seconds. If the mask stays on then you've got a winner.
You're going to have to clear that snorkel sooner or later, no matter
what. It's easy.., just blow out through your mouth. The mask will leak a
little water in too. Just tip your head up, blow out through your nose, and
crack the bottom of the mask forward.
Have fun, and Aloha
Ralph in Reno
Rod Salyer
snorkeling. We saw numerous Rays and sea turtles, as well as some good fish
life.
For about $10 at a dive shop, you can buy a wallet-sized dry box on a
lanyard if you must bring some cash. Usually I get by with my drivers
license and a credit card, both of which can get wet.
We did some great snorkeling on the south end of the island too. Have fun!
"Naomi" <lan...@mediaone.net> wrote in message
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> but want the kind of snorkel we can dive with and$L 8 have to clear ....
Steven Goodman
ROele68686 wrote:
> Olawalu (about 4 miles east of Lahaina) is very popular for snorkelers but
> a word of caution about this location;
Is this near "mile post 15"? I think that was the name of a good snorkel location on the way to Lahaina?
> NEVER leave anything valuable in your car anywhere in the islands, not
> even in the trunk. Two of my friends lost their cameras, extra tanks, and
> wallets that way. Best advice I ever got came from a car rental agency on
> Kauai; leave your car unlocked and the windows down (weather permitting) so
> that "they" don't have to break a thing to get in (your insurance company will
> reimburse you later but you will have to ante up several hundrerd bucks to get
> off of the island).
If you are in the public lots near the popular beaches it shouldn't be a problem. It can be in the more out of the way places (Big Beach, etc). I usually rent a jeep and just hide my license, a few dollars, and a CC somewhere. And maybe a ratty change of clothes and towel.
Steven Goodman
st...@ancore.com
Peter Forster
There is an excellent web site on this at http://adigitaldreamer.com/snorkel/
Happy diving
Peter Forster
Suva, Fiji
http://www.blue-oceans.com/scuba/maui/
Karl Elvis MacRae
Naomi <lan...@NOSPAMmediaone.net> wrote:
>We are novice snorkel enthusiasts---live inland, don't get much of a chance!
>We will be on Maui for 10 days---looking for recommendations of spots to
>try; IYO, is it worth taking a snorkeling boat trip?
>
>Any tips on things to beware of when choosing a spot to try?
>
>How does one deal with little things, like wallets, keys, etc. if just
>driving around and you decide to stop and try an area? Are trunks safe/not a
>problem?
You can get a dry wallet - a little box that snaps closed - that you
can put on a string around your neck. Most dive shops have 'em. They'll
hold keys and credit cards, though if they're too big, they get in the
way, so don't get silly and try to bring a purse along.
I've never actually had anyone break into my rental car if there's
nothing stealable in plain site, but I've heard the warning enough
times, I just don't leave stuff. I generally don't even lock my
rental car.
-Karl
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Cathy Emerson
they don't work. I've had 2 that never worked. Both eventually leaked
and I had to seal them.
Cathy
Adam
>
> > Olawalu (about 4 miles east of Lahaina) is very popular for
snorkelers but
> > a word of caution about this location;
>
> Is this near "mile post 15"? I think that was the name of a good snorkel
location on the way to Lahaina?
>
Yeah. Most locals call it "Mile Marker 14". Also try Black Rock on Kaanapali
Beach. Big beach has some bad surf so it's not reccomended.
Adam
If your just going snorkeling, just bring your ID and a ATM card. That way
you can get cash if needed and your ID and card can get wet.
-Adam