Snorkeling at Ulua Beach, Maui, Hawaii
On the Hawaiian Island of Maui, the town of Kihei offers a wide range of rental condominiums, shops and restaurants. For visitors who enjoy shallow water snorkeling, Kihei provides access to many popular underwater sites. Daily, dive boats from the Mā‛alaea Harbor and the Kihei Small Boat Harbor make early morning offshore trips to the partially-sunken crater of Molokini. For shoreline dives, Ahihi Bay and Ahihi Cove in the Ahihi Kinau Area Natural reserve are sites noted for abundant fish, but rocks and pebbles make for a difficult water entry. For a pain-free entry from a sandy beach, the Ulua Beach diving site is extremely popular with both snorkelers and beginner-level scuba divers. This beach is in the Wailea Resort area, with a large public parking lot (best to arrive before 9 a.m., though) showers, and rest rooms. As with all Kihei-area dive sites, the morning hours provide the calmest and clearest water conditions ---- in the afternoon, clouds tend to arrive from the Haleakula volcano area, and brisk Trade Winds create waves.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
I shot the JPEGs and video clips in this YouTube video using a CANON PowerShot ELPH 100HS point-and-shoot digital camera in an inexpensive, waterproof DiCAPac WP-ONE “plastic pouch” (from Amazon.com).
This pouch uses a heavy-duty zip-lock seal, rolled up tightly and held in place with Velcro. The porthole is coated glass, and the soft vinyl body is flexible enough for operation of camera buttons. (I added a desiccant capsule from a bottle of over-the-counter pills). I also set the CANON camera for wide-angle operation (underwater, this setting is effectively normal angle), and used the Program mode set as Underwater ----- this boosts red to counteract the overall blueness of underwater scenes (just remember to reset to a normal auto mode for dry-land pictures!).
Underwater, I found that viewing the camera's LCD screen was a lot easier than squinting through a viewfinder. Having 8 GB of camera memory, of course, left me free to take lots of images, and even lots of 1280x720 HD movie clips. Overall, with clear seawater and bright sunshine, the camera/camera pouch combination produced amazingly realistic underwater digital images.
KBR 408 Maui
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We welcome you to our one bedroom condo in beautiful Kamaole Beach Royale located on Maui's Sunshine Coast of Kihei. KBR is just a stone's throw from one of Maui's most beautiful beaches called Kamaole Beach #1.
The unit is fully furnished for all your vacation needs. Just bring your swimming suit. You will find all the comforts of home with a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. There is a king-size bed in the bedroom and a pull-out couch in the living room. Our condo is located on the fourth floor and with a fantastic view of the ocean, neighboring islands (Kahoolawe, Molokini, Lanai), sunsets from the lanai and Haleakala from the front door. KBR features a pool to swim in, fantastic roof top barbecues with eating area, and lush gardens.
Excellent snorkeling and swimming is just a short walk down to the beach. A few blocks north you can great place for a surf lesson. A few blocks south is the Kihei boat launch where boats can take you out for a SCUBA dive, swim with the dolphins or snorkel with the turtles. Everything under the sun kind of outdoor activity is nearby as well as great restaurants and world class golf. Fine dining and up scale shopping will be found in Wailea minutes away. Or, more moderately priced restaurants and shops are found in Kihei. Ask us well be happy to show you how to live like a kamaaina (one who has lived in Hawaii for a long time.)
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Prices: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Napili Surf Beach Resort 50 Napili Place Lahaina HI 96761 This beachfront Maui resort is just a 12-minute walk to Napili Market. It features 2 outdoor pools, on-site snorkeling and shuffleboard courts. Spacious guest rooms offer full kitchens and free Wi-Fi. A private patio and a sitting area with a sofa are included in all rooms at Napili Surf Beach Resort. Rooms feature island-themed décor and offer cable TV with a DVD player At Napili Surf Beach Resort, guests can cookout on the resort’s barbecue grills. Each barbecue area has its own herb garden. Helicopter tours, scuba diving and more can be found at Kapalua Dive Company, a 13-minute walk from this resort. Whale watching cruises from the Pacific Whale Foundation are 9.5 miles away.
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Previously named ‘America’s Best Beach’ in 2003, Ka’anapali Beach is one of the most popular, and well-deserved, choices among Maui’s 81 distinct beaches:
Located in west Maui only a short drive from Olowalu, Lahaina Town and Napili, Ka’anapali Beach is one of the best options for those seeking golden-white sand, turquoise waters, sunshine, Hawaiian Sea Turtle sightings, gorgeous sunsets, walking trails, snorkeling, sunbathing, swimming, cliff jumping and even scuba diving. In addition, Ka’anapali Beach is also a convenient beach location near plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, spas, condos and resorts, and has plentiful options for public restrooms.
Stretching along 3 miles of coastline, this often-visited Maui beach - also known as ‘Black Rock’ for its prime cliff jumping spot on the northern end - Ka’anapali Beach is one of the top local spots for beach-going, and features a nightly cliff diving ceremony at sunset that acts as a prime photo opportunity for guests and locals alike.
Bring along your snorkel gear, or rent it from one of the many nearby activity and accommodation providers, and explore Maui’s most unique marine life, from endemic species like the humuhumunukunukuapua’a, the state fish of Hawaii, to other species like octopus, eagle rays, sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea turtles. It’s recommended to arrive early, as parking normally fills up later in the afternoon, and only to go out on days when the water is calm and you have someone to swim with, as dangerous strong currents can pop up from time to time.
Resorts like the Honua Kai, Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, Aston at the Whaler and Westin Maui Resort & Spa are located just nearby for ultimate convenience to those staying in the area, but we also recommend bringing cash or a card in case you want to have lunch or enjoy a post-swim pau hana cocktail at one of the many nearby bars and restaurants, including popular options like Leilani’s on the Beach, Hula Grill, Tiki Bar & Grill, Duke’s Beach House or Monkeypod Kitchen.
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