Hawaii Snorkeling Destinations

From Oahu, to Maui, Lanai, and Kauai, Hawaii has some of the most beautiful coral reef snorkeling destinations in the world.

Cautions: Avoid strong currents, riptides, and high surf!


Snorkel Hawaii – The Big Island Kona Coast • Lapakahi State Park • Hapuna Beach • Anaeho'omalu Bay • Kona Coast State Park • Honokahau Harbor • White Sands Beach • Kealakekua Bay • Pu'uhonua O Honaunau • Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park • Turtle Reef		Books for Hawaii Snorkeling • Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer • Snorkel Hawaii: The Big Island • Hawaii: The Big Island Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf, Bike, & Drive

Snorkel Kauai Near Hanalei • Anini Beach • Princeville • Lumahai • Haena Ke'e • Na Pali Coast Near Kapa's • Lydgate Park Near Koloa • Beach House • Koloa Landing • Poipu Beach Park near Nukumoi Point • Caves and cliffs of Na Pali • Ni’ihau, the "Forbidden Island" • Reefs off Haena Beach • Reefs off Kee Beach • Salt Pond Beach Park near Hanapepe • Tunnels Beach		Books for Kauai Snorkeling • Kauai Trailblazer • Snorkel Kauai: guide to the beaches and snorkeling of Hawaii • The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed Snorkeling Gear • Fins and Masks • Nautical Watches • Nautical Jewelry

Snorkel Lanai • Hulopo'e Bay Marine Sanctuary • Manele Bay		Books for Lanai and Maui Snorkeling • Snorkel Maui and Lanai: Guide to the underwater world of Hawaii • Maui Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Paddle, Surf, Drive

Snorkel Maui Kaanapali •Old Airport Black Rock Near Kihei • Charlie Young's • Kam Beaches Near Lahaina • Olowalu Napili • Honolua Bay • Kapalua Bay • Napili Bay Near Wailea • Ulua Beach • Wailea & Polo Beaches • Makena Beach • Ahihi Bay • Lanai • LaPerouse • Molokai (World's highest sea cliffs, and longest barrier reef north of Australia) Mo'omomi and Kawakiu Beaches • Molokini (2 1-2 miles off Maui's south coast) • Kalaeloa (Turtle Town)		Books for Maui Snorkeling • Snorkel Maui and Lanai: Guide to the underwater world of Hawaii

Snorkel Oahu Kailua • Kailua Beach • Waimanalo Bay • Makai Pier • Sandy Beach • Hanauma Bay • San Souci • Waikiki Beach Makaha • Yokohama Bay • Makaha Beach Park • Paponeone Beach • Electric Beach Waimea Falls • Turtle Bay • Sharks Cove • Waimea Bay • Haleiwa • Malaekahana Bay • Kewalo Reef near Diamond Head • Leeward Coast on the western side		Books for Oahu Snorkeling • Oahu Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf from Honolulu to the North Shore • The O'ahu Snorkelers and Shore Divers Guide