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Taking the Hawaiian Scuba Diving Challenge
Visiting the Islands of Hawaii for beach and resorts is great. But if you truly want to experience the beauty of Hawaii islands from the different angle, then you surely have to go with Hawaiian scuba diving vacation.
The islands of Hawaii offer great array of dive sides coupled with years round of temperate waters. Experience the following scuba diving dive sites:
Maui – The island of Maui is very popular among people who seek refuge on amazing beaches and long coastline. But Maui doesn’t stop there. It has several dive sites that are accessible on shore and by a boat. The 2 popular onshore dive sites are Lanai and Molokai. The greater part of Maui’s dive sites are located on the western part of the island, off coast. Located on the northwest are Lookout, Cemetery, Manu’ohule, Black Rock, Kahekili Beach, Hyatt/Marriott Reef, Olowalu, Coral Gardens, and McGregor Point.
The southwestern shore has the Big Beach, Kamaole Beach Parks, Hell Cat, Ulua & Mokapu Beach, Makena Beach, Dragon Reef Wailea & Polo Beach, Five Caves, Haloa Point, La Perouse Bay, and Marty’s Reef.
Oahu – Oahu is the place for divers who want to experience intimacy with friendly fishes and green sea turtles. It also offers grottoes and lava formations. Oahu is the site of many ship and plane wrecks as well. Some of the diving sites for beginners include Sharks Cove, Turtle Street, Waimea Wall on the north shore; Makaha Caverns, Electric Beach, Tech Reef, and Black Rock Arches at the west; Pearl Harbor Wall, Rainbow Reef, and Kewalo Pipe at the south; and Turtle Canyon/Koko Craters, Hanauma Bay, and Fantasy Reef on the South Shore Maunalua Bay.
There are also several sites for intermediate and advanced divers to explore.
Kauai and Ni’ihau – The north side of Kauai and Ni’ihau may be inaccessible for diving on winter months but during summer time, the door of Blue Bluffs, Tunnels Reef, and Ke’e Lagoon are open for great diving experience. On the other hand, the south shore is open at any time of the year. Icebox, Turtle Bluffs, and Fishbowl are some of the best places for diving.
There are also several Kauai diving spots suited for every diving skill level.
Ni’ihau dive sites are exclusive for advanced divers.
Lanai – The southern part of Lanai is where most of the diving sites are located. Beginners can enjoy sites such as the Sergeant Major Sergeant Minor, First Cathedral, Fish Rock, Houlopo’e/Manele Bay, and Shark Fin. Intermediate divers can go to Second Cathedral, Pyramids, Wash Rocks, and First Cathedral. Lanai diving spots are home to magnificent lava formations. The east side of the island has the Turtle Haven for beginners.
Hawaii – Around the mainland Hawaii, dive sites are mostly located off shore and can only be accessible by boat. The good thing about most of the dive sites here is that the diving skill requirement is only beginner. Some of the diving sites in Hawaii are Old Airport, Frog Rock, Fantasy Reef, Driftwoods, Punalu’u, Place of Refuge, Kiholo Bay, and Turtle Pinnacle.
Molikai – It may not be the most visited side of the island but Molakai has some of the best sites for diving. The deep diving on Fish Bowl, The Cove, Fish Rain, and Hole in the Wall are for more advanced and experienced divers.
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