Page 1460 - Dive the Seas and More-2

FRANKO’S MAUI DIVE MAP in and around Maui's waters is astonishing
This is the third of four in my original
series of Franko Hawaiian dive maps,
which also includes Franko's Dive Map of
Kauai, Franko's Dive Map of Oahu, and
Franko's Dive Map of Hawaii. This one, I
think, is the best, probably because the
underwater scene is so fantastic in Maui.
Diving Maui is an amazing experience
whether you are snorkeling in the
shallows of Olowalu Bay on a balmy
summer day, or if you are scuba diving
amongst sharks, manta rays, and a myriad
of tropical fishes early on a winter
morning at Molokini Island. Maui is a
place where you can snorkel during the
humpback whale season and hear them
singing their magnificent underwater
songs as if you are close to them - and you
just might be close! Over the sounds of the
whales you might hear the clicks of
spinner dolphins as they discuss their next
aerial twirling leaps out of the water.
Maui provides rich snorkeling experience
even right in front of the hotels and
condos on the West Shore from Lahaina
to Kapalua or South Shores from Kihei to
Makena. Just across the street from your
condo in Kihei you can wade in at
Kamaole Beach Parks I, II, or III and have
an immediate encounter with Maui's
beautiful underwater life. Or, you can go
to seemingly remote spots on the top end
of Maui's West Shore and have a
snorkeling or scuba experience that is
100% different than the last. The variety
and could keep you busy for years. And if
that is not enough, there are 15 miles of
reefs along the northwest side of Lanai,
where snorkel tours have endless choices
to let their customers take a plunge into
crystal waters full of green sea turtles, all
kinds of fishes, and the sounds of whales.
Franko's Dive Map of Maui is a beautiful
shaded relief map showing the majesty of
Maui's vast upcountry and its miles of
coastline. The island of Maui rises up out
of descending hues of ocean blues like a
700 square mile jewel. The deep and steep
valleys of “The Valley Isle” can
accurately be seen on the map. Just as
accurately, you can follow the roads all
around Maui as this map serves as an
excellent road map as well. From the
airport at Kahului you can follow the
roads to all parts of Maui. The road goes
eastward to the famous Road to Hana,
southward to Kihei, Wailea and Makena,
and westward through Maalaea, Lahaina,
Kaanapali, Kahana and Kapalua. You can
also find your way to the West Maui
Mountains and the Iao Valley, or to
Maui's awesome Upcountry where classy
homes dot the hills around Kula, cowboys
hang out at Makawao, and farmers grow
lavender and grapes for Maui's winery at
Ulupalakua Ranch.
Of course this is still a dive map. Thus
there are dozens of dive sites for scuba
divers and snorkelers to find and explore.
However, I am and ocean lover not