Page 131 - Hawaii: Diving, Surfing, Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes and More

PAGE TWO DESCRIPTIONS S-TURNS Mellow coral reef break is a superb surf spot for begin-
ners and longboarders Oct. - Apr., but it is flat in summer. Non-
LAHAINA TO KAPELUA DETAIL INSERT hardcore surfers.

MOKULEIA BAY Snorkel or beginner scuba diving to 40 (12m) D.T. FLEMING BEACH Beautiful beach with fun snorkeling on its
depth. Best diving is on the south side of the bay at small reef and northeast side. There are holes and little arches to check out as uni-
across sand. Marine Reserve. cornfish follow you around. Blurry, cool fresh water springs flow out
of some of the holes.
KAPALUA BAY & BEACH Certainly one of the World’s nicest
beaches. Good snorkeling and scuba diving spot, especially on the KAANAPALI PT. (KPs) Beginner and tourist surf spot with waves
northeast reefs. Many tropical fishes and turtles. Caution: Strong that break in north, south or big west swell. Rentals of boogeyboards
currents offshore and surf boards at the Hyatt Hotel.

BLACK ROCK Shallow easy beach dive with an amazing array of SNORKEL TOURS Lahaina Harbor is the home port for many tour
fish, and green sea turtles. Beach is convenient to the Sheraton Ho- boats to take snorkelers and scuba divers to fabulous reefs along La-
tel and Royal Lahaina. Free torch lighting and cliff dive in front of nai, to Molokini’s rich waters, and to Olowalu, where sighting green
Sheraton each evening. All kinds of amenities and conveniences are sea turtles is almost a 100% guarantee.
available.
WHALERS VILLAGE Nightlife spot with open air mall and fine
KAHEKILI BEACH (OLD AIRPORT BEACH) Easy beach dive is dining. Fabulous beach. Free Whalers Village Museum has artifacts
popular scuba lessons site. Excellent snorkeling over big, shallow and history related to 1800s Lahaina whalers. AIR TOURS Daily de-
reef to 20 ft. deep. All facilities available. partures from Kapalua West Maui Airport and Kahului Airport.
Tour Maui or circumnavigate the Big Island to see the active volca-
CEMETERY Excellent beginner snorkeling spot loaded with color- no, Kilauea. Maui Air has airplanes and helicopters. (808) 877-5500
ful fish. Calm swimming area.
ATLANTIS SUBMARINE Explore the underwater world – Ju-
HONOLUA BAY Walk through an enchanted forest to a fabulous les Verne style - in a genuine submarine that plunges beneath the
bay. A classic hollow surfbreak peels into the bay on west or north waves, while you stay dry in air conditioned comfort. Departs from
swells Oct. thru April. In summer this rocky beach is great for scuba Lahaina Harbor. (808) 667-2224
and snorkeling to 30 (9m) depth, or just for hanging out. Marine
Reserve.