West Maui Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Maui

Maui offers many spots to snorkel and scuba dive – check out the list below:

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Honolua Bay – Kapalua snorkeling & scuba — divers stay to the right, snorkelers stay to the left colorful reef & plenty of fish beginner to intermediate snorkelers & divers 35 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better due to afternoon winds hazards: boats & occasional winter high surf no site facilities great winter surfing in west maui DIRECTIONS: Drive North on Honoapiilani Hwy. 30. past Lahaina to Kapalua. The beach is located just short of two and a half miles past the entrance to the Kapalua Bay Resorts. The entrance is six tenths of a mile past the 32 mile marker on the left. Park on the road and walk down the trail to the rock beach. Kapalua Bay – Kapalua snorkeling & scuba colorful reef & plenty of fish intermediate snorkelers & beginner divers 45 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better due to afternoon winds hazards: boats, windsurfers and occasional winter high surf facilities: bathrooms & shower food available great for sunbathing DIRECTIONS: Drive north of Lahaina Town on Honoapiilani Highway 30 to Kapalua. The beach fronts the Kapalua Bay Hotel. The parking area is on the southern end of the beach. Kahikili/Airport Beach – Kaanapali snorkeling & scuba, easy entry colorful reef & moderate amount of fish beginner snorkelers & intermediate divers 40 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better due to afternoon winds hazards: occasional winter high surf facilities: bathrooms, a shower & picnic benches good spot for night diving DIRECTIONS: Drive north of Lahaina Town on Honoapiilani Highway 30 about two mile outside of Lahaina Town, past Kaanapali, turn left on Kai Ala. Follow the “beach access” signs to the right. Kahakuloa Bay – Kahakuloa scuba — enter on the right side of lava flow outcropping, dive to left & right colorful reef & plenty of fish, rocks advanced diver wear a wetsuit 70 feet max depth at location difficult climb down entry diving in summer, spring & fall — mornings are better great beginner spot hazards: winter high surf makes entry impossible no facilities DIRECTIONS: Coming from Wailuku, turn onto a small turnout at the 15.7 mile mark. Walk down the “trail” to the ocean. Mokolea Point – West Maui Backside scuba — head out forward, circle left colorful reef & plenty of fish, rocks one of the island’s best spots advanced divers wear a wetsuit 110 feet max depth at location diving in summer, spring & fall — mornings are better hazards: winter high surf makes entry impossible no facilities advice: place something highly visible on a rock near the cove as it can be difficult to see the entry cove after resurfacing DIRECTIONS: Coming from Wailuku, turn right on a dirt road at the 16.2 mile mark — right before a concrete dip in the road. Drive in and park. Walk down the trail to the protected cove on the left. Nakalele Point – West Maui Backside scuba colorful reef & plenty of fish, rocks one of the island’s best spots — a great wall dive advanced divers — no exceptions wear a wetsuit 150 feet max depth at location diving in summer & fall — mornings are better hazards: winter surf is too rough and entry is a rough walk down no facilities advice: dive to 80 feet to conserve air and follow the wall until your air is half gone, then start back at a different depth for different sights. DIRECTIONS: Drive North on Honoapiilani Hwy. 30. past Lahaina and Kapalua. It is at the 38 mile marker. Turn left at the Nakalele Point Light Station sign. Park as close to the lighthouse as your car will allow you. Walk your way in.

Makuleia “Slaughter House” Bay – Kapalua snorkeling & scuba colorful reef & some fish beginner to intermediate snorkelers & divers 40 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better due to afternoon winds hazards: occasional winter high surf no site facilities great winter body surfing DIRECTIONS: Drive North on Honoapiilani Hwy. 30. past Lahaina to Kapalua. The beach is located just short of two miles past the entrance to the Kapalua Bay Resorts. You can’t miss the sign. Napili Bay – Napili snorkeling & scuba along the reef and to the left and right of the beach moderate amount of fish beginner snorkelers & intermediate divers 30 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better due to afternoon winds hazards: occasional winter high surf facilities: condos nearby DIRECTIONS: Drive on Honoapiilani Hwy. 30. past Lahaina, Kaanapali, to Napili. Take a left at the light on Napilihou St. Drive to the bottom and take a right on Lower Honoapiilani Highway. Continue north to Hui St., turn left and you will see the public access Black Rock – Kaanapali snorkeling & scuba, easy entry snorkel & dive around the point, close to the wall tons of fish beginner snorkelers & divers 30 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better due to afternoon winds hazards: occasional winter high surf facilities: the hotels excellent spot for beginner’s night dive DIRECTIONS: Go to Kaanapali and head to the Sheraton Olowalu “Mile Marker 14″ – Olowalu snorkeling & scuba toward deeper water colorful reef & plenty of fish beginner snorkelers & divers 35 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better great beginner spot hazards: summer high surf no facilities shark warning signs DIRECTIONS: Look for the mile marker 14 sign on the way to Lahaina Honokohau Bay – West Maui Backside snorkeling & scuba — diving and snorkeling to the right, snorkelers only near the wall. colorful reef & plenty of fish intermediate snorkelers & divers 50 feet max depth at location year round diving — mornings are better hazards: occasional winter high surf no facilities DIRECTIONS: Drive North on Honoapiilani Hwy. 30. past Lahaina and Kapalua. It is at the 36 mile marker. Honanana Point – West Maui Backside scuba colorful reef & plenty of fish, rocks one of the island’s best dives intermediate to advanced divers wear a wetsuit 50 feet max depth at location diving in summer & fall — mornings are better hazards: hard walk down entry, winter high surf no facilities DIRECTIONS: Coming from Wailuku, turn right on a dirt road at exactly 16.33 miles. Head in, moving toward the left. Park at the edge of the cliff. Walk north on the path to the water. At the bottom, turn left and wade across a small inlet to a lava rock ledge facing a lava rock island.