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Swim with the fish in this protected marine life conservation area.
With a high fish populations, calm shallow water, and white sand, Hanauma Bay is the perfect snorkeling destination on Oahu. Large reefs teeming with marine life are located a short swim from shore. The water is calm, and the bay is protected from waves, making it a great spot for beginners and advanced snorkelers alike. Snorkel gear is available for rent on the beach.
The parking lot fills quickly, so plan to get there early in the day. However, if the lot is full, you can park in one of the nearby residential neighborhoods and walk into the park.
Note: The bay is closed to the public every Tuesday to allow the fish to rest.
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R Cherry
10/25/2022
Easiest Snorkeling
I am not an independent snorkeling type of person, this place was perfect. You pay a fee and watch a video to enter. You ...
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Andy
11/23/2020
Popular spot
Popular spot to snorkel on oahu. Gotta watch the video before you are allowed in. The parking lot will close when it fills up
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Jared Beeler
9/14/2020
Amazing Diving!!
This place is one of the best diving and snorkelling spots I have ever been to. The fish here are so abundant and the ...
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Elena P
7/7/2020
Crowded
There are so many first time snorkelers here, please be careful of the coral and the environment. In scuba diving, we learn how ...
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Natalie F
7/3/2020
First time snorkeling and had a blast!
Unfortunately my phone broke a day after this and I never uploaded my photos, but I will remember this day forever. I had never ...
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Garrett Hughes
4/7/2018
Absolutely amazing. Must do.
This is a must if you can. Parking lots usually fill up by 9am and then reopen around 1pm so time it somewhere around there.
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