Snorkel, Scuba, and Snuba HawaiiEver dreamed of snorkeling or scuba diving off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands?
You can, with ease. Whether you are a newcomer needing lessons or a seasoned pro, there is something for you in Hawaii.
Snorkeling is popular with visitors and locals alike. Snorkeling is safe and easy, and can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to granparents. Popular snorkeling spots include Hanauma Bay near Honolulu, Kealakekua Bay of the Kona Coast of Hawaii, and La Perouse Bay off Maui. One very popular option is a boat trip to snorkel near Molokini. While there, you can see a variety of fish, coral, and maybe even a turtle or whale. Many places on the islands will rent or sell you snorkel gear. Most guided tours provide gear to their visitors (sanitized between use!)
Some people prefer scuba diving to snorkeling. Scuba is an action-packed, exciting sport. You don't even need to be fully certified - most companies offer introductory dives for beginners. If you do decide to become certified, you can do so in about 3 days.
Scuba divers can venture farther underwater and get up close and personal with a wider variety of marine life. Lessons are available for beginners and tours are available for everyone from beginners to experts. Scuba divers can see lava formations, underwater arches, rare fish, and even shipwrecks. A little searching will undercover great diving spots near every island.
Snuba is a relatively new compromise between snorkeling and scuba diving. It allows for shallow water diving (so you can explore farther than with snorkeling) without the extensive traing, certification, and heavy gear required in scuba diving. Snuba divers wear lightweight harnesses connecting them to a raft with an air tank. Snuba diving is just as easy as snorkeling - some say even easier - and can be done by almost anyone over the age of 8. Many companies offer the chance to try snuba diving at popular diving spots throughout the islands. Some tour companies offer snuba diving in addition to snorkeling at locations such as Molokini.
Whether you want to explore someplace just offshore with your family or go on a boat tour and learn a new sport, Hawaii has something for you. You can snorkel, scuba, snuba, or try all three. Regardless of which you choose, you are sure to see some amazing creatures and gorgeous scenery. Enjoy your underwater explorations!
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If you are planning to go on a scuba diving
adventure, you'll want to be sure that you bring along
everything that you need, else you may find yourself sitting on
the boat the whole time. An underwater mask is a must, which you
use to see clearly underwater. You will want to purchase a mask
instead of goggles, because the pressure of the water makes
goggles hard on you're eyes. You will also want to make sure you
bring along fins. Use fins to propel yourself into deeper
waters, and move faster and more efficiently. Don't try to go
scuba diving without them, because diving into deep waters
without
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Once the basic open water scuba diving certification has been
successfully completed by new divers, there should be some
consideration to taking the next training level up which is the
advanced open water course. Prior to that, it is probably a good
idea to get some more experience as a new scuba diver right
after the basic certification by doing several easy beginner
level dives to further sharpen the basic skills and to
appreciate the new underwater world. This can be easily done
with a week of scuba diving at a destination where there are
plenty of easier dive sites such as the Florida Keys. There's no
rush to do
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