Dive USA -- Hawaii, Oahu and Maui

Sandy Beach
Along the eastern shore is a good surfing spot and boat dive site known as Sandy Beach. An offshore ledge lies several hundred yards out in about 70-90 feet of water. Characterized by rock and coral caves, caverns, and scenic drop-offs, this site offers nice topography and good photo ops with schooling fish and divers.

Waimea Bay
Another good beginner dive spot is this bay if the water is calm. It can be too rough in the winter. An easy shore entry at the beach park if the water is calm, go to the left side of the bay out around the big rocks. Depths are shallow, 10-30 feet here, so you can have lots of bottom time and explore the large boulders for crustaceans and schooling tropical fish.

Maui

This favorite vacation destination offers dive travelers lots of topside and underwater attractions. Many good dive shops operate in Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kihei/Wailea areas. Book a dive package with accommodations to suit your budget and enjoy the scenery and lively town of Lahaina. A special treat during the winter months is hearing the migrating humpback whale songs underwater along the Maui coastline. Some of the best diving is offshore at Molokini Crater. The tip of a small extinct volcanic crater rises out of the sparkling Pacific, a 50 minute boat ride from the lee shore of Maui. Snorkeling and diving are terrific at Molokini with depths ranging from 10-90 feet. A drop-off plummets to more than 200 feet opposite the lighthouse. Prepare to be surrounded by schools of friendly fish that are accustomed to being fed. Morning is the best time to dive here, with fewer boats and more likely calmer winds.

Black Rock offers the most convenient and easiest diving on Maui at Kaanapali beach in front of the Sheraton Hotel. There is a volcanic rock point that juts out several hundred feet from shore providing a protected cove that is excellent for snorkeling and shallow scuba. Depths of 20-30 feet here find schooling damselfish, trumpetfish, parrotfish and sergeant majors.

Lahaina is an easy, fun dive that is good for all skill levels in 20-50 feet. A boat dive, this site features abundant coral growth and fish life. Brain coral, finger corals, and elkhorn corals reach for the sunlight in the clear water. This coral garden provides unlimited shelter for all kinds of fish and sea life. Schools of

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