Snorkeling in Wailea, Hawaii
In front of the Grand Wailea, Maui on July 8, 2015.
MAUI HAWAII VACATION: MOLOKINI MAUI SNORKEL ADVENTURE
On the last day of our Maui trip, we went on a snorkel adventure to the Molokini crater, just off the shores of the big Maui island.
Originally, the trip had been canceled, due to early afternoon flights, but we managed to shoehorn it in with some help from Blue Sky Tours ( and the Maui Visitors Bureau (
One of the bigger summer swells that Maui's seen in a while had just happened a couple days before the snorkeling day, so the water was still a bit choppy and rough. However, inside the crater's protective walls, the water was a cool, refreshing paradise! The one change to the normal Play Paradise ( snorkel tour was the visit to Turtle Town. Typically, a calm haven for honu (sea turtles), it was just a rough mess on this day, so we didn't get to see any honu.
Our tour left from Makena Beach, just outside the Mekena Beach and Golf Resort ( As you'll see in the video, at times, boarding the catamaran could be challenging with the rough seas, but the crew of the boat got us all aboard safely, even if they had to sacrifice their own bodies!
From there, it was just a quick trip out to the Molokini crater. We had plenty of snorkel time and then took a quick tour of South Maui, including Big and Little Beach and a check of Turtle Town before heading back to Mekena Beach. On calm days, they will put out the sails for the return trip, but obviously, it was just too rough on our day.
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An early riser's paradise, our Molokini Express snorkel tour gets you to Molokini Crater first for undisturbed snorkeling pleasure at one of the world's most popular snorkel destinations! After you've had the opportunity to fully experience Molokini Snorkeling, we head over to Turtle Town, another fabulous Maui snorkel site. Arriving before all the other tour boats, lets you experience these fabulous Maui snorkeling destinations with fewer crowds.
Make sure you are wearing beach clothes that can get wet -- this tour picks you up at Makena Beach right in front of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
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There are few places left in Hawaii where you can stroll along quiet stretches of sand, see waves splash on ancient storied shores and feel what the Hawaiians call the mana or spirit of the land. One such place is Wailea-Makena, home to the only resort in the area. Our Hawaii resort is uniquely located on the southwestern coast of Maui away from the hustle and bustle and a five minute drive from the finest shopping & dining at the Shops at Wailea. In Makena the grass grows greener and the beaches are ranked the best in the world. Formerly the resort known as the Maui Prince Hotel, it is time to uncover Maui's hidden gem, Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
Makena Beach & Golf Resort is Maui's complete destination Resort. Sparkling Pacific ocean views from every guest room, pristine white sand Makena beaches, spectacular 18-hole Makena Golf Course, Makena Tennis Club, enticing diningoptions featuring authentic Japanese Cuisine and Pacific Rim dining favorites, premier oceanfront spa massages, state of the art Prince Gym, and the best oceanside recreation you will find on Maui. We are uniquely positioned fronting two world renowned snorkeling spots on Maui, Turtle Town and Molokini Crater. From the friendly lei greeting upon arrival to the icy cold towel at check-in, to the personal valet service to your room, your stay at Makena Beach & Golf Resort is distinguished by comfort, beauty, and the best resort value in Maui, Hawaii.
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Most Epic Maui Whale Watch EVER - part 2
Check out this close-up humpback whale watching encounter just off the shores of west Maui! Often referred to as a whale ‘mugging,’ these two guys were extremely fortunate to get the whale watch of a lifetime as they prepared to go scuba diving:
Filmed off of the coast of west Maui’s Lahaina Town, this video was captured from a 10 foot zodiac boat on an iPhone and a GoPro and is one of the closest encounters we’ve ever seen on film!
If you plan to travel to Maui, Hawaii, from the period of mid December to mid May, you’re just in time to witness the Aloha State’s favorite time of year: whale season. The 5th largest species of whale in the world, these majestic humpbacks make their annual journey from the shores of Alaska to Hawaii each year in order to mate, give birth and nurse their young in the warm, shallow waters surrounding Hawaii. On Maui in particular, humpback whales particularly seem to love the shallow and protected Au’au Channel, which lies conveniently between west Maui and our neighbor island of Lanai.
While chasing after humpbacks is strictly prohibited, it’s a truly memorable experience when they take the time to approach you instead! You can see these stunning creatures during whale season on Maui on one of many popular whale watching tours, whether by boat with Kai Kanani and Redline Rafting or by outrigger canoe, stand up paddleboard or kayak with Hawaiian Paddle Sports and Maui Kayak Adventures. Additionally, you’re often even lucky enough to spot them from shore while lounging at the beach! Just remember to always pull over, park and get out of your car if the sudden urge to whale watch while driving hits.
When viewing them from the water, you may even get lucky enough to hear the males as they sing, and witness the many playful behaviors they exhibit on the surface of the water, including fluke up and down dives, blowing, pec and tail slapping, spy hopping, head slapping and breaching.
Truly an unforgettable experience in Maui, we recommend whale season for new and return visitors to The Valley Isle. Aloha!
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The island of Maui (/ˈmaʊ.iː/; Hawaiian: [ˈmɐuwi])[3] is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1,883 km2) and is the 17th largest island in the United States.[4] Maui is part of the State of Hawaiʻi and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and unpopulated Kahoʻolawe. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444, third-highest of the Hawaiian Islands, behind that of Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. Kahului is the largest census-designated place (CDP) on the island with a population of 26,337 as of 2010 and is the commercial and financial hub of the island.[5] Wailuku is the seat of Maui County and is the third-largest CDP as of 2010. Other significant places include Kīhei (including Wailea and Makena in the Kihei Town CDP, which is the second-most-populated CDP in Maui); Lahaina (including Kāʻanapali and Kapalua in the Lahaina Town CDP); Makawao; Pāʻia; Kula; Haʻikū; and Hāna. More info:
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Maui travel | Most Dangerous Beach | Makena Big Beach Maui Hawaii
Located in south Maui, only minutes from Wailea and Kihei, Makena Beach State Park is one of Maui's signature beaches.
Big Beach is a beautiful, long, wide, undeveloped sandy beach. With beautiful views and a large shore-break. Big Beach is a must-see.
Big Beach is not the official name of this beach but it is the name which it is most well known by. Other names for this beach are: Makena Beach and Oneloa Beach
The Hawaiian name for Big Beach is Oneloa, long (stretch of) sand. Makena means abundance.
A wicked shore-break exists here when the surf is up that can be dangerous for the inexperienced.
The shore break crashes right at the water’s edge, and you should always enter the ocean here cautiously. If in doubt, consult a lifeguard.
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MAUI - SWIM WITH WILD DOLPHINS | La Perouse Bay | Hawaii
The last day of the trip AND my birthday! I was pretty sure I was going to have an uneventful birthday after our week of adventure, but I ended up swimming with FREAKING DOLPHINS!!! We met a guy that told us about La Perouse Bay and that it was a great place to possibly swim with dolphins. So early on my birthday, we went to check it out!
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We offer two tank boat dives Monday through Friday aboard our 37 FT NAIAD Inflatable Raft. We journey to the private, desolate island of Lanai to scuba dive sites like 1st & 2nd Cathedrals, Sharkfin Rock, Lighthouse Pointe, Double Arches, Sergeant Major, and Fish Rock. Visibility is 100 Ft + with a water temp of 72 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Come to the biggest little dive shop in Maui and book a dive with Hawaiian Rafting Adventures! Mahalo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Snorkeling Maui Style, Ulua Beach and a GoPro Montage!
Montage my cousin and I made of our underwater adventures on our annual Maui trip. All kinds of amazing creatures were found, including a mimic urchin, many reef fish, eel and snake eel, octopus, the sounds of humpback whales singing, and especially a ton of green sea turtles (jump to about 4:40 minutes in to see them)!
Most of the footage was taken around the Ulua and Mokapu Beach area in Wailea, and was taken with my GoPro Hero 3 Black edition. These videos have become part of our tradition in our trips and I can't wait to make more! Enjoy and don't forget to see the baby Velociraptor at the end ! ! !
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Hawaii 2019 Part 3: Maui, Resort Tour, Snorkeling, Hiking, Restaurants (VLOG)
Part THREE of my vlog to Hawaii... We're off to Maui!
In this installment of my trip, we visit the beautiful island of Maui. Watch as my family and I snorkel in the vivid blue waters with fish, manta rays, coral, sea turtles, and more!
In addition, I do a complete walk around of our resort, the
Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas as well as a room tour.
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If you're dropping in for the very first or 10th occasion and looking for things to do in Maui, Mauikayak Tours ought to be on your checklist. At MauiKayak Adventures, we use kayaks designed specifically for their stability. They area ctually nearly impossible to flip, so you can bring the whole family out for an journey on the ocean with the assistance of our top Maui Kayak Guides. Whether you pick a kayak whale watching kayak snorkeling or Molokini Challenge kayak tour,you'll find that we have a kayak tour which is perfect for all levels, novice thru advanced.
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Maui Kayak Tours - Include Maui Kayak Tours in Your Important things to Do in Maui for an Unparalleled Experience
There's nothing quite like getting out on the open sea with a knowledgeable tour guide showing you the location to assist you really experience Maui. You'll grab impressive photos of the Lahaina shoreline and lovely coastlines as you glide past the shore on one of our kayaks. Your guide will escort you to his or her favored reefs and snorkeling areas , that could or might not be on your guide map, and all you need to do is paddle along side him. Maui kayak tours are better than any big boat attraction, as our Trip Advisor evaluations will tell you, so schedule yours right now.
Whale Watch on Maui Kayak Tours
In the winter season months, humpback whales are abundant off the coasts of Maui as they make these warm, shallow waters their breeding place . You can see them breaching and slapping their fins and tail against the water, and possibly even hear them singing, on among our whale watching Maui kayak tours. Schedule this tour withMaui Kayak Adventures for your greatest possibility to see humpback whales close and personal.
Top Maui Kayak Tours consist of Molokini Snorkeling Tours and Turtle Town
Molokini snorkeling is some of the best in Maui, if not in all ofHawaii. The protected waters of this tiny islet offers an abundance of undersea life for your viewing pleasure . Turtle Town, which is off of Maui's South Shore, offers among the most popular snorkeling adventures in Maui. Right here you get the uncommon experience of swimming with green sea turtles surrounding you. Our Maui Kayak Tours include snorkeling in Turtle Town and Molokini, so book yours now.
If you're all set to experience the very best view sand the majority of authentic Hawaiian experience possible, make plans to take a Maui whale watching, Turtle Town snorkeling or Molokini tour with Maui Kayak Adventures. Whether you're remaining in Makena, Kihei, Wailea, Napili, Maalaea, Olowalu. Kaanapali, Lahaina, Westin or Kapalua,we have Maui kayak tours nearby to accommodate your whole family. Whale Watching Maui Lahaina (**The Best!) Group & Private Whale Watching Tours
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Maui epic scuba diving - Hawaii 2014 GoPro Hero 3
Recent scuba diving video from Hawaii. Two Maui shore dives (Olowalu and Makena Landing). Boat dives locations - Lanai (1st Cathedral, 2nd Cathedral, Fish Rock), Molokini crater. I used GoPro 3 Black Edition with and without red filter plus Sola 500 video light. All in HD.
I had 6 (time limited) boat dives (not so cool for the price) and 2 shore dives (very cool) I was diving with two different companies. Boat dives with Lahaina Divers. Amazingly most of my video made on shore dives thanks to Mike from Maui Diving Scuba Center. Best on the island if you looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable dive instructor. Super cool time underwater.
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As the most exclusive snorkel excursion around Maui, our Lanai snorkel adventure transports you snorkel off of the shores of Lanai. Once home of Dole pineapples, the island is, now, owned by billionaire Larry Ellison of Oracle; meaning the best snorkeling, because not many boats go to Lanai! Our snorkeling adventure, off of Lanai, includes a continental breakfast, professional snorkel gear to fully appreciate this unique underwater oasis, flotation aids for anyone who would like a little assistance, snorkel instruction from our knowledgeable crew, and an ono (delicious) BBQ lunch. Although, most days, our guests don’t need it, wetsuits are available, for rent, upon request. When you’re finished snorkeling at the two premier destinations (Sweetheart Rock, named for its legend of forlorn lovers, and Turtle Town*, named for the many turtles that like to hang out nearby), sit back, enjoy the views of Lanai and the West Maui mountains, and a nice cold, refreshing beverage.
Hawaii Ocean Project’s Kaulana** is a renowned, large catamaran, famous for her stability and comfort. She features unobstructed panoramic views, and supreme amenities with many unique and desirable features that enhance the comfort and fun of the trip; including a slide for the kids and kids-at-heart!
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** Vessels are subject to change. However, all of our vessels are large, stable catamarans that are perfect for the whole family, from baby to Grandparents, and everything in-between.
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Scuba diving in Hawaii : Molokini Crater, Maui
For my 2nd day at Molokini Crater, I went back this time with all my scuba gear. Scubadiving in 27°C water with 30 m visibility inside Molokini Crater was fabulous!
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There are number of Large boat operators which offer Maui Whale Watching Tours. Our guests who have also been out on Whale Watching Boats say that there is no comparison to seeing a whale up close and personal on Stand Up Paddle Board, Ocean Kayak or Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe. No crowds, no engine noise, just peace and quite... then, there she blows!!! It is a very awakening experience to see the Humpback Whales in this way.
Every year between December and April visitors from all over the world flock to Maui to Whale Watch. Maui's shallow, warm and protected waters provide the perfect habitat for Humpback Whales to mate and give birth. As a matter of fact the waters off of Maui's South/West shores (Kihei, Lahaina, Wailea, Olowalu, Makena, Kaanapali, Kapalua, Napili) are the some of the most populated waters in the WORLD for Humpback Whales. Humpback whales are the most watchable whales due to their surf activities: Pec Slaps, Breaches, Fluke Slaps, Spy Hops and Tail Up Dives.
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The “Pride of Maui” is a well respected large yacht, famous for her stability and comfort. She features unobstructed panoramic viewing and unparalleled amenities with many unique and desirable features that enhance the comfort and fun of the trip.
As the most sought-after snorkel excursion on Maui, our Molokini snorkel adventure transports you to the mystique of an ancient underwater volcanic caldera. Snorkeling at Molokini aboard the Pride of Maui includes professional snorkel gear to fully appreciate this unique underwater sanctuary. Come in your bathing suit, and we will take care of all the Molokini snorkel details, including your gear, flotation devices, and optical masks.
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