Hawaii's volcanic origins are evident in dramatic underwater topographies that include lava tubes and domes, submerged arches and pinnacles—all washed in clear Pacific water that allows divers to take in the big picture. Fish watchers can tally up to 200 species of reef fish found nowhere else, plus larger favorites such as turtles, spinner dolphins, manta rays, monk seals and the occasional shark. Out in blue water, humpback whales make season visits. With many dive sites close to shore or a comfortable boat ride from port, there's ample time to enjoy all the attractions and activities of America's Pacific paradise.
HIGHLIGHTS
Dive primer
Water Temp: 74-79°
Visibility: 100'+
Wetsuit: 5mm to 7mm
Best time to travel
Year-round - but Plan your trip between November and April for the humpback whale migration.
Topside attractions Oahu:
Go to a traditional luau at Paradise Cove
Check out a surfing contests at the Banzai Pipeline
Visit the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
Big Island:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hike or mountain bike around the Crater Rim Trail
Whale watching from December to April
Maui:
Visit historic Lahaina
Take the "Road to Hana"
Horseback riding to the Haleakala Crater
Kauai:
Na Pali Coast kayak tours
Koke's State Park hiking trails
Helicopter tours
Other Things to do
Biking
Board Sports
Hiking
Offroading
Paddle Sports
Snorkeling
Saving Safe
Hawaii Information
Hawaii's volcanic origins are evident in dramatic underwater topographies that include lava tubes and domes, submerged arches and pinnacles—all washed in clear Pacific water that allows divers to take in the big picture. Fish watchers can tally up to 200 species of reef fish found nowhere else, plus larger favorites such as turtles, spinner dolphins, manta rays, monk seals and the occasional shark. Out in blue water, humpback whales make season visits. With many dive sites close to shore or a comfortable boat ride from port, there's ample time to enjoy all the attractions and activities of America's Pacific paradise.