Maui is the second largest island of Hawaii. It is an all-in-one island that offers the best nature adventures. Aside from cliff diving, windsurfing, hiking, and diving, it also boasts of the best snorkeling spots because of its shallow and clear water.

Here are the best places for snorkeling in Maui. 

1.       Honolua Bay

Honolua Bay is located at the north west of Maui and is a Marine Life Conservation District. This means that fishing is not allowed around the area which constitutes to it having a healthy aquatic environment with lots of fish of different species and brightly colored corals. The trek that is inside a forest to reach the bay is also extraordinary.

2.       Ulua Beach

One of the beaches in Wailea, Ulua Beach offers the best snorkeling spot for beginners since the waters are shallow and sandy. Introductory scuba lessons are often done here which often takes place in the morning because the water is clearer at that time of day. Afternoon swims are less appealing because of the wind that makes the waves.

3.       Honokeana Bay

If you want to encounter Green Sea turtles, Honokeana Bay is the best snorkeling spot to do your search. The Green Sea turtles eat the algae that grows on the rocks of the shore. Just be warned for waves since it makes snorkeling harder when the current keeps on changing directions. It is best to observe the water first and make sure that it is calm before you enter.

4.       Kapalua Bay

Kapalua Bay offers two spots for snorkeling, one is the left rocky side (Lahaina) and the other is the calmer side (Kapalua). For beginner snorkelers, it is best to stick for the steadier water since the rocky side can get unruly. Lahaina has astounding coral and rock formations that have pockets in them. You can see different marine species here like octopus, crustaceans, puffer fish, and many others.

5.       Ka'anapali Beach

Pu'u Keka'a, commonly known as Black Rock, is Ka'anapali's best snorkeling spot. It has shallow waters that is easy to enter into. The beach is surrounded by hotels which makes for the best accommodations. You can book a resort or find one of the Kaanapali Alii condos for rent.