Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Hanauma Bay, Hawaii
Hanauma Bay on the Southeastern shore of Oahu is an outstanding place to enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling in Hawaii. Once a volcanic crater, today Hanauma Bay is a protected marine life and conservation area. You can see a variety of beautiful sea life beneath the waters on a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion at Hanauma Bay.
Due to it protected status, Hanauma Bay’s waters are teeming with tropical fish and sea creatures. You can see eels, jellyfish, Hawaiian green sea turtles, lobsters, rays and more. Tangs, parrotfish, surgeonfish and butterfly fish are some of the more than 450 species of fish you can view on a dive at Hanauma Bay.
Whether you are an experienced diver or a first-time snorkeler, you can enjoy an exciting, fun and safe adventure beneath the waters at Hanauma Bay. There are numerous dive shops and tour operators available at the Bay, so visitors can choose the tour or equipment rental that ideally suits their interests and skills.
Hanauma Bay is a popular as well as protected diving, snorkeling and swimming destination, and it is often quite busy. Although you may find the beaches and waters busy, you’ll enjoy the close encounters you can have with sea life that is accustomed to interactions with humans.