This feature alone makes an exploratory trip out to this florida reefs dive site worthwhile. The overall area is composed of 6 different reefs, each sporting a predominantly different coral. Home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, its no surprise that kauai offers snorkeling second to none. Read below for helpful snorkeling techniques and our recommendations for kauai s best snorkeling beaches snorkel gear. Collection of exotic places around the world kalalau, kauai, hawaii oh the places. Here are a handful of the garden isles safest places to snorkel during the high surf season that stretches from november to march. Follow highway 56 to leho drive near mile marker 5. Chek out the best places to snorkel in kauai where youll be. On the island of kauai, there are several reefprotected beaches where the water is typically placid enough to don a mask and snorkel during the winters high swell season. Schools of vibrantly colored tropical fish mingle with the ancient honu hawaiian green sea turtle that graze on the limu algae growing on the coral reefs of these waters. From marathon you can get a boat ride out to snorkel the coffins patch area. The shallow patch reefs of the coffins patch sanctuary preservation area. Enter from the shore either from the north tip of tunnels beach or where sandy parts extended from the shore into the reef.
Experience kauais beautiful coral gardens and abundant reefs. Several of the better snorkeling spots are nearby coffins patch including sombrero beach, sombrero reef, bahia honda state park, newfound harbor reefs, delta shoals and samanthas reef. We hocked up with a anchor buoy and swam to the metal structure that is out there. Here youll find sprawling white sands, pristine blue waters with amazing visibility, and lots of tropical sea and coral life. Discover kauais fascinating underwater world by joining a kauai snorkeling tour. Florida keys guide and dive frankos fabulous maps of favorite. This snorkel spot is made up of six different reef patches, but the most popular sites to explore are the stake and the donut. As we head for our destination your crew will entertain your imagination with stories of the hawaiians who once lived there. Blue dolphin charters snorkel dinner sail hawaii discount. Nov 06, 2019 we rented a pontoon boat and decided to go out to coffins patch. Snuba is easily accessible to couples, families, children eight years and older, and seniors. These selected ocean adventures are going to provide you with the best kauai has to offer.
For many kauai visitors the highlight of their vacation is seeing the amazing marine life just beneath the surface, and the best snorkeling spots on kauai just happen to be at some of the islands nicest beaches. Adventure aboard the 50 foot sailing catamaran leila on a 5 hour snorkel tour. Guide to the beaches and snorkeling of hawaii, 2nd edition. Southeast of key colony beach, the snorkeling at coffins patch is popular for its reef on a long sand bank with scattered star, brain, fire and staghorn corals. Anini beach offers a lagoon great for beginning snorkelers. The islands crystal clear waters and spectacular coral reef is a snorkelers dream. Com aloha vacation planning for the island of kauai.
And while towering, 20foot wave faces make for terrible snorkeling conditions, dont rule out the. The energy of the wind over the length of the pacific ocean produces terrifying displays of surf on the north and west shores. Holo holo charters is the only kauai boat tour company that offers daily snorkeling and sightseeing trips to the napali coast and hawaiis forbidden island of niihau. Coffins patch key colony beach 2020 all you need to know. Aloha kauai beach snorkeling tour with expert guide from. For true tradewind sailing on kauai join the crew of holoholo charters on the leila na pali snorkel sail tour. On the north shore, fantastic shoreline snorkeling beaches include the reefs off kee beach and haena beach park. Kauai snorkeling along the na pali coast and a dinner cruise. At the end of the street, there is a free public parking area available for about twenty cars. The islands best snorkeling, whale watching, rafting, and sea cave adventures await you. Choosing the proper gear and the right location is key to having a safe underwater adventure. Jun 17, 2015 snorkeling in the fl keys coffins patch bryangoprohero3. We invite you to browse our site and choose your favorite kauai snorkel tour. Read below for helpful snorkeling techniques and our recommendations for kauais best snorkeling beaches snorkel gear.
Coffins patch is a collection of about six different patches of reef in a variety of depths, and each very unique. Coffins patch off key colony beach florida is shallow with lots of marine life making it perfect for snorkeling florida keys or novice divers. For true trade wind sailing on kauai join us aboard leila, a beautiful 50. For more information or to order your tour tickets over the phone, call toll free at 18664829775. They are easily accessible and most offer amenities such as restrooms, showers, and picnic tables. Before snorkeling at the hyatt kauai, make sure to check the current surf report. By far the best snorkeling in kauai, beating out kee and anini. No coffins at coffins patch but it has great florida keys snorkeling when it comes to florida keys snorkeling and novice diving, coffins patch, a reef at marathon, is an amazing florida keys dive site. Poipu beach park on kauais south shore boasts sheltered, shallow beaches suitable for novice snorkelers. Best places for family snorkeling on kauai may 22, 2017. From the tropical north shore to the sunny south side, visitors can get upcloseandpersonal with an array of dazzling marine life. All you have to bring is a towel, sunscreen, and your spirit of adventure.
There are several white sand beaches along the royal coconut coast. There were several charter snorkeling boats there so it was easy to find. When it comes to florida keys snorkeling and novice diving, coffins patch, a reef at marathon, is an amazing florida keys dive site. There are six patches of reef, some with excellent snorkel depths. No road leads here, so a boat cruise along this undeveloped stretch of coastline is the only way to access. The stake is a shallow spot that takes you up close to a huge range of fish, from puddingwife. Jul 18, 2016 overall, coffins patch is the 20th most popular snorkel dive spot of all 40 snorkeling dives in the florida keys. The adult honu may reach a weight of up to 500 lbs. Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually. The coffins patch is composed of different patches of reefs and is located about three and half miles offshore.
The south coasts poipu beach offers some of the best snorkeling in the islands. Some of the best snorkeling locations are along the remote na pali coast. Experience unique marine life while exploring sea caves, waterfalls, cliffs, beaches, and valleys. The water was clear and it was easy to see the floor all the way. The na pali coast is one of the most spectacular sights in kauai. The west end of coffins patch has interesting pillar coral formations.
The shallow patch reefs of the coffins patch sanctuary preservation area spa, located approximately four nautical miles off key colony beach, offer some of the best snorkeling in the middle keys. Hopefully this is a better place for it my family tried to go out on a snorkel trip 3 years ago while we were in key west. Snorkeling beaches in poipu kauai snorkeling guide. Nobody sails more, and its not uncommon to attain speeds up to 18 knots about 20mph. We hocked up with a anchor buoy and swam to the metal structure that is. United states kauai snorkeling where are the best spots to snorkel in kauai. Guide to the beaches and snorkeling of hawaii, 2nd edition malinowski, judy, malinowski, mel on. Let the expert guides take you to unforgettable places along the na pali coast. Snorkel away on a guided ocean adventure inside the protective reefs, the best snorkeling spots in kauai. Take a speedboat along the coast for a short excursion into some ancient sea caves, or choose a longer adventure to experience a beach landing and snorkeling. This is by far my favorite spot for snorkeling at a beach in kauai. Some of kauais best snorkeling is found on the remote na pali coast, an area accessible only by boat. The donut is just that, a round donut mound of rocks that sits in a bit deeper water, which makes it a better spot for divers than snorkelers.
Even if you have never snorkeled or cant swim, snuba diving is available to you. The coffins patch snorkeling is located 4 nautical miles southeast of key colony beach. Experience kauai s beautiful coral gardens and abundant reefs. Where to go snorkelling in the keys the famous florida keys are home to the worlds 3rd largest barrier reef and north americas only tropical reefs. Coffins patch key colony beach 2020 all you need to. Where is it calm enough for snorkeling in january, on either kauai or oahu. Best places for family snorkeling on kauai hokuala kauai. We will be there for 10 days at the end of february, and we are bringing our own equipment. This 6 hour ultimate adventure will also anchor at the ancient archeological site at nualolo kai for snorkeling, a narrated walking tour and a picnic lunch.
The best part about our family friendly snorkel adventures is that they are all inclusive and we provide everything you need to have the time of your life. The weather was too windy and the seas were too rough and the boat trip out of bahia honda was cancelled each of the 4 days that we were there. Mar 12, 2020 snorkel boat trip looe keysombrerocoffins patch florida keys forum. Still, we enjoyed this spot, and it is pretty interesting for snorkelers mainly for the abundance of beautiful sponges present here. While flourishing gardens and rainforests get most of the attention on kauai, the island offers a wide range of snorkeling and scuba spots to explore under the sea. Where to snorkel on kauai during winter hawaii magazine. Due to an exclusive contract between aloha kauai tours and the cruise ship concierge, this tour provider cannot knowingly accept any reservations for cruise ship guests not made by the onboard concierge. The temperature doesnt change much between the seasons, but the wind does. The best keys snorkeling is by far the middle keys. Or, if you have your own equipment and are comfortable in the water, a variety of fish and. Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity. Kauai in march comes at the end of hawaiis rainy season. Snorkeling in the fl keys coffins patch bryangoprohero3. Snorkeling on kauai bright tropical fish dashing about spiny sea urchins and slick moray eels peering out from under their coral chambers are among the many exciting sea life activities you can experience while snorkeling on kauai.
Schools of vibrantly colored tropical fish mingle with the ancient honu hawaiian green sea turtle that graze on the limu algae growing on. Southern stingrays, brain coral, fire coral, and pillar coral are common here. Although getting wet isnt an issue, there are concerns about currents. Calm winter beach on kauai or oahu hello hawaii lovers. Captain andys ocean rafting na pali coast sea caves.
Had this posted in the key west forum and it was suggested that i post it in another place. It gets blustery in march and this makes the ocean angry. Coffins patch is a great reef close to the marinas and no more then 30 feet deep, you can see small nurse sharks, barracuda, rays even eels. Winter and summer are the only two seasons on kauai.
We rented a pontoon boat and decided to go out to coffins patch. Four garden isle beaches where you can explore the underwater world during the winter months. Reserve napali coast tours, kauai helicopter tours, kauai luaus kauai snorkeling sites courtesy of trykauai. Just past the grand hyatt kauai resort, turn right heading south on ainako street. The honu gets its name from the color of their body fat which is green from the algae in their diet, which they eat off of the rocks.
Explore the majestic na pali coast with kauai sea tours rafting, and discover waterfalls and sea caves along the way. Located on the islands north shore, anini beach showcases an. Best 10 snorkeling spots in florida keys globo surf. The best snorkel spots are often located in areas that cant easily be accessed from a beach, such as along the na pali coast on the islands north shore. Snorkeling coffins patch from marathon is worth doing. Kauai snorkeling tours activities snorkeling in kauai.
Poipu beach park on kauai s south shore boasts sheltered, shallow beaches suitable for novice snorkelers. Kauai island tour is perfect for those who want to explore and experience kauai as it was hundreds of years earlier, filled with waterfalls, canyons, and beautiful beaches. Aloha kauai beach snorkeling tour with expert guide from poipu sale. The overall area is composed of 6 different reefs, each sporting a.
Winter is big wave season in hawaii, especially on northfacing shores. The best way to see it is from the water, so join this catamaran cruise for unbeatable views of lush green valleys, towering spires, jagged sea cliffs, and wildlife such as dolphins and sea turtles, as well as time for snorkeling and swimming. Lydgate is perhaps the best kauai snorkeling spot for children and beginners. Some of kauai s best snorkeling is found on the remote na pali coast, an area accessible only by boat. Read below for helpful snorkeling techniques and our recommendations for kauai s best snorkeling beaches. In the warm, shallow waters off kauai, colorful fish, green sea turtles and dolphins swim in and out of the reefs, creating an upclose encounter your family will never forget.
This seasonal tour combines two popular kauai activities in one package. The premier location for kauai snorkeling tours makana charters. Kauai napali coast tours, kauai snorkeling tours, kauai water tours, kauai whale. Discover kauai s fascinating underwater world by joining a kauai snorkeling tour. Best snorkeling on kauai tunnels beach, kauai traveller. On the island of kauai, there are several reefprotected beaches where the water is typically placid enough to don a mask and snorkeleven during the biggest of swells. Several professional guides are available that can provide you equipment and show you the best snorkel and scuba diving spots on kauai. To reach the shipwreck beach snorkeling from koloa, head south on poipu road. We visited two, the donut and the stake, and most boat companies will take you to two or three spots.
The beach itself is endless and particularly secluded when you keep going and round the corner then you are truly alone its a very long beach and we saw only six other people on a weekeday and they were spread. The coffins patch water is known to have marginal visibility. Lydgate beach park is located on kauai s east shore between lihue and wailua. Kauai snorkel tours with sea turtles a nowcommon sighting on kauai snorkel tours is the the hawaiian green sea turtle, called honu in hawaiian. Snorkeling is one of the most popular things to do on kauai. Departing from port allen harbor on kauais south shore, youll first cruise along the scenic west shore, home to one of hawaiis longest whitesand beaches at polihale. When the winds permit, they sail while having you are enjoying a continental breakfast on the way to the na pali coast.
May 22, 2017 best places for family snorkeling on kauai may 22, 2017 in the warm, shallow waters off kauai, colorful fish, green sea turtles and dolphins swim in and out of the reefs, creating an upclose encounter your family will never forget. Visibility is sometimes good here, sometimes not so. Explore na pali coast on a epic ocean rafting adventure. Snorkel kauai some of kauais best snorkeling is found on the remote na pali coast, an area accessible only by boat. Waimea canyon, waterfall adventure tour from kauai. Check ocean conditions prior to getting in the water. Kauai snorkeling snorkel spots on kauai snorkeling on kauai. We provide everything that you need on your kauai snorkeling adventure.