Whichever island you go to
in Hawaii, it is a must to see the splendor of Hawaii from
below the surface. The view is breath taking and an
experience of a life time. The beautiful colored and vast
aquatic life and coral reefs can only be best described by
seeing them. And of course, the sheer, pure, pristine and
azure waters of the Pacific all add to conjure images of the
5 Best Snorkeling Spots in Oahu.
Take for example the Hanauma Bay in Oahu. This is situated
approximately 10 miles to the east of Waikiki. Hanauma Bay
is located about 10 miles east of Waikiki. You can take the
public bus to both locations. One can even get snorkeling
gear over here on rent.
Hanauma Bay is by far one of the hottest places to go
snorkeling. The waters over here are tranquil, warm and
crystal clear. The fish over here are in plenty and they
also swim very close to people. It is also an ideal location
for novice snorkelers as this offers many shallow areas for
them to enjoy the pleasures of snorkeling. Also, the novice
would be glad to see that even in the shallow waters, there
are visible many species of inshore fish and reef.
Of course, for the more experienced snorkeler, Hanauma Bay
offers the thrilling experience of Witch's Brew. This is a
rather turbulent cove and snorkelers have to go through a
cove to get to the Witch itself.
Another great place for snorkelers is Makaha Beach Park in
Oahu. This is considered to be the second on the list of the
most popular snorkeling sites in Oahu. It is particularly
good for snorkeling in summer because of the little current
that it has and also its aqua blue waters. There are also
some arches and underwater caverns here. There is even a
tunnel over here that runs forty feet deep. The marine life
over here is of the kind like transiting dolphins,
octopuses, green sea turtles, eels of different species,
manta and eagle rays, to name just a few.
Next on the list of great snorkeling spots in Oahu is
Kapiolani Park Beach. The ideal place to go snorkeling here
is in the centre of the beach right in between where the
Waikiki Aquarium and the Natatorium are located. This is a
segment that is referred to as Queen's Surf Beach or Queen's
Beach. Right in front of the aquarium is a reef which is
easily accessible via the beach. Also the waters over here
are pretty peaceful.
On the North Shore of Oahu is the famous Shark Cove, another
awesome spot for snorkeling. Of course though, as the name
suggests, this is also a home to a few white tipped reef
sharks. But relax, the chances of running in to them are
pretty slim as the locals would tell you. But, to be honest
the name is very misleading and there are some great shallow
areas over here that are just ideal for kids. In fact, Scuba
Diving Magazine rated Shark cove as one of the Top Twelve
Shore Dives in the World.
And then of course there is the Kailua Beach, voted as the
best beach in America and another great place to go
snorkeling in Oahu. The beach is an expanse of white sands
surrounded by clear and clean waters. It is just the perfect
place to spend a lazy day at the beach and also go
snorkeling with the sea turtles and a whole host of other
colorful marine life. Take your pick of the 5 best
snorkeling spots in Oahu. |
