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Snorkeling in Hawaii
Snorkeling in Hawaii promises magic and wonder for all visitors to the islands! Some of the most beautiful things to be found in Hawaii is found under the surface of the ocean!
Do you dream of swimming with turtles, fish, wild dolphins?
With several trips daily, finding the right local guide and boat for you will be a snap! Spinner Dolphins, Green Sea Turtles, hundreds of colorful, tropical fish and even Humpback Whales (seasonally) can also be spotted on the many snorkeling adventures available. Snorkelling is a must-do activity when you are visiting Hawaii.
Hawaii Snorkeling
Hawaii snorkeling is a fun activity available all ages and to almost any skill level of swimmer. You can discover breathtaking views of Hawaii's most exotic sea life just a few short yards from shore. The high visibility waters of Hawaii are warmed to an average temperature of 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.Snorkeling in Hawaii's pristine waters is an unforgetable experience that will leave you impressed for life. Tour operators provide all the equipment you will need for snorkeling and make your adventure unforgettable. Trained instructors are even available on every tour.
Snorkeling also known as underwater sightseeing is gaining wide popularity. The gear, which is a lot like scuba gear, including a mask, fins and a short tube called a snorkel. The snorkel is about a foot long and allows you to have your face under water while the snorkel sticks out of the water allowing you to breath without taking your face out of the water. Snorkeling is done just below the surface of water, more like floating rather than swimming in still waters like lagoons, where moving water won't enter the snorkel.
Most snorkeling is done around reefs where most of the sea life lives. Altough it looks like rock, coral reef is an ocean creature itself. The coral reef provides food and habitat for sea life. You may encounter dolphins, turtles and of course hundreds of species of colorful tropical fish on the many hawaii snorkeling adventures available.
Snorkeling does have it's dangers however, hazards such as mask (or snorkel) flooding, ear pressure build up, low visibility under water due to sand and silt stirred up from wind / currents...etc. Coral is very sharp, it will cut your hands and legs due to contact with it so be careful. Some sea urchins can be dangerous as well and may inject venomous spines into inexperienced divers and there are also some eel which may bite. Your snorkeling guide or trainer will warn you of these things, so don't ;et them dampan your enthusiasm.
Your Hawaii snorkeling adventure is waiting for you just off the shore of whichever island you choose. Don't forget to bring your waterproof camera!
Snorkeling Adventures in Hawaii
Select an Hawaii Snorkeling adventure for more information.
Snorkeling Flickr Photos
Orangeband Surgeonfish
yYellowfin Surgeonfish
Orange Spined Tang (Unicornfish)
Honu - Green Turtle
Manini, Convict Tang
Snorkeling on Anini Beach
Snorkeling on Anini Beach
Snorkeling Hawaii Stuff on Amazon
Snorkel Kauai: guide to the beaches and snorkeling of Hawaii (2nd Edition)
Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
Snorkel Hawaii The Big Island, Second Edition
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
Snorkel Maui and Lanai: Guide to the underwater world of Hawaii
Amazon Price: $14.65 (as of 10/07/2008)
Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer: Where to hike, snorkel, surf, bike, drive
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 10/07/2008)
Snorkel Maui Lanai and Molokai Guide to the Beaches and Snorkeling of Hawaii
Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
Hawaii Snorkeling videos
Hawaii - Your Aloha Connection
Recent posts from my Aloha blog
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KonaGirl
Great lens! A couple of my favorite places to snorkel is Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island or Hanauma Bay on Oahu. Posted April 14, 2008 |
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Karendelac
I am passionate about the worlds oceans and your lens is a solid 5 stars. I have just completed a State-of-the-Art Titanic Lens ~~ Please click on Karendelac above, to view it. Posted October 10, 2007 |
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kathysart
~*~ Posted June 12, 2007 |
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vallartaguy
ROn - Posted June 06, 2007 |
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jdnyc
Great lens with good info! Posted May 25, 2007 |
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