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Kauai Dive Guide Map

Franko’s Dive Map of Kauai has the things to see and do in Kauai. And The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote place on earth. That is, the
artwork depicting over 80 of the most common Hawaiian reef crea- Hawaiian Islands are further from any continent than any other is-
tures, including everybody’s favorites, the Humuhumu Nukunuku lands in the world. Since Kauai is the furthest north and west of any
Apua’a, which is Hawaii’s State Fish, and the Honu, or green sea turtle. of the main islands, that makes it the very most remote island in the
There are also butterflyfishes, trumpetfish, eagle rays, tang, Moorish world. Diving in Kauai therefore is diving in extraordinarily remote
idols, octopus, lobster, sea star, and dozens more. It is of interest that I and pristine waters.
have produced Hawaiian Fish Cards as well, including one specifically
for each island (Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Lanai, and Molokai), plus Note that the magnificent Na Pali Coast has its share of diving experi-
one for the Hawaiian Islands. Each has a map on one side and the ences to offer as well. When tourists take one of Kauai’s numerous and
reef creatures on the other. The Kauai Fish Card also has a stunning highly recommended tour boats to the Na Pali coast, the scenery is
photo which is a helicopter view of the Incomparable Na Pali Coast. stunning. Then, when the boat is moored or anchored near some Na
In fact, Franko’s Kauai Dive Map also features a tiny photo of the Na Pali Coast reef, the tourists don their snorkel gear and plunge into the
Pali Coast as well. Kauai’s shallow dive spots, such as the Prince Kuhio most remote waters on earth. That is an amazing feeling. The fish life
Park area, Poipu, Kee Beach, Anini, Tunnels and others, are probably on the Na Pali coast is rich and fabulous, just like all around Kauai, but
better to dive with snorkel gear rather than scuba equipment. That is, it just feels more special than any place else. If it wasn’t for those tour
of course, if you are a good snorkeler. The shallow diving in Kauai, boats, the Na Pali whitetip reef sharks, the saddleback butterflyfishes,
completely unencumbered by scuba gear, is just so relaxing and fun. and any number of other reef creatures would never know or care
that humans exist. The Na Pali Coast visitors are also often treated to
Kauai has a certain vibrant feel to it. This “vibe” and Kauai’s amazing a show by spinner dolphins. They seem to like the fact that humans
beauty makes it one of the most wonderful destinations in the world. come exploring. It gives them a chance to show off their spinning and
If I was pressed to admit which Hawaiian Island I like the most, it leaping. It is fun to watch tourists seeing dolphins for their first time
would be hard to say, but I would be tempted to blurt out “Kauai!” as the boat cruises along. It makes the trip to Kauai that much better.
When I go to Kauai for mapping purposes or just to snorkel or scuba Franko’s Dive Map of Kauai Side 1:
dive, I look around at the gorgeous scenery - which is basically eve-
rywhere you go on Kauai - and it feels like an emotional, spiritual ex-
perience. Kauai is difficult to explain, and there are not enough words
in any language to truly describe how it looks and feels. I love Kauai.