Maui Snorkeling/Diving Friends Page

Hawaii - Maui - Snorkeling / Diving - Molokini Snorkel - Cruise Activities Maui Printer Friendly Version Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. SPORTS & RECREATION (See also Adventures & Tours ) SNORKELING / DIVING (includes Molokini Snorkel, Dive & Cruise) MAKA KAI MAUI CHARTERS Slip 66 Maalaea Harbor, HI (South Maui) Tel. (808) 242-2628 or 1-888-625-2524 Fax (808) 242-2836 Email: makakai@verizon.net Go with the Pros since 1984 for Molokini snorkeling and sunset cruises, bottom fishing and whale watching (December through April). An adventure of a lifetime aboard a 65' double-decker power catamaran. Photo MAUI CLASSIC CHARTERS Maalaea Harbor, Slip No.80 & No.55 Maui, HI (South Maui) Mailing address: 1279 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753 Tel. (808) 879-8188 or 1-800-736-5740 Fax (808) 879-3576 Email: info@mauiclassiccharters.com Experience snorkel adventures to the sunken crater of Molokini or the beautiful Coral Gardens aboard the 55 ft. catamaran Four Winds II or the power catamaran Maui Magic. Whalewatching available in season. Photo MAUI KAYAKS P. O. Box 959-941 Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 874-4000 or 1-866-771-6284 (toll free) Fax (808) 442-0442 Email: info@mauikayaks.com One of Maui's premier guided sea kayak and snorkel eco-adventures. Focusing on small groups (maximum 8 people) while providing the finest equipment. Locations include Makena, Olowalu, Kaanapali, Honolua and Molokini. Whale watch in season (Dec.- April), encounter wild spinner dolphins, snorkel near green sea turtles. Three and five hour and custom adventures available. Photo MAUI PRINCESS CRUISES 658 Front Street, Suite 101 Lahaina, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 661-8397 or 1-800-275-6969 Email: info@mauiprincess.com 65' Lahaina Princess: Molokini snorkel with trampoline 100' Molokai Princess: Lanai snorkel & dive cruise with our NEW ocean slide 118' Maui Princess: Sunset Dinner Cruise with live music and dancing Whale Watching with certified naturalists and underwater WhaleCAM Adventure back in time to Molokai on the Molokai ~ Maui Ferry Photo PRINCE KUHIO MAUI-MOLOKAI SEA CRUISES 831 Eha Street, #101 Wailuku, HI 96793 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 242-8777 or 1-800-468-1287 Email: prince@mauigateway.com Fun! Fun! Fun is our name; comfort is our game! Maui's most popular snorkel and whale watching adventures! The MV Prince Kuhio is also available for private charters and parties. Photo TRILOGY EXCURSIONS P. O. Box 1119 Lahaina, HI 96767 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 661-4743 or 1-888-Maui-800 (toll free) Fax (808) 667-7766 Email: info@sailtrilogy.com Discover their Adventures in Paradise and choose one that's right for you. They offer the Original Discover Lanai or Discover Molokini snorkel and dive tours. Step back in time to discover an unspoiled Hawaii aboard the hospitable Coon family's catamarans. Ask about their Marine Mammal Adventure on Lanai or scuba diving options. Photo Maui Snorkeling/Diving Friends Page Sports & Recreation Index | Activities Index | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcano, Mauna Loa Volcano, Kilauea Volcano, Volcano House Hotel, Home > Destinations > North America > United States > Hawaii > Big Island > Halema Uma U Crater Halema Uma U Crater Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the state's premier natural attraction, containing tow of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The park extends for 377 miles from the 13,777-foot summit of Mauna Loa down to the Pacific, where Kilaluea, the youngest of the volcanic mountains, has since 1983 been pushing into the ocean from a vent, creating new land. Compared to more active volcanoes around the Pacific Rim and in other areas, Hawaii's volcanoes are fairly benign, so you can pass eruptions and lava flows in relative safety. No matter where you look, you'll see volcano views from a range of perspectives. Much of the park is preserved as wilderness, but it does provide 150 miles of trails, two visitor centers, and two scenic drives with a wealth of volcano views An 11-mile drive, called Crater Rim, passes by many rising steam vents. The Chain of Craters Road, a 46-mile round trip journey, goes by historic pit craters and heads down toward the ocean. Along the way you can see lava flowing like molasses. Three days has been suggested as a good time frame for exploring the park if you're not taking extensive hikes that eat up more time. Among the top hikes is the trail to Halemaumau Crater, emitting steam and sulfur. It's a moderate 3 1/2-mile hike and goes down 500 feet to the floor of Halemaumau Crater. You can also get a view and walk into a lava flow on a 10-minute walk from Crater Rim Drive. The Volcano House Hotel and Restaurant and the Kilauea Visitors Center and Park Headquarters are where you'll learn a great deal about the park and where you can get permits for overnight camping. They're all just inside the park's gate. There's no way to predict exactly what you'll see at the park. With luck, you'll view streaming rivers of red lava and you might see fountains of lava shooting hundreds of feet into the air. Or, the volcanoes could be completely still and silent. Bulletins sometimes keep you up-to-date on the volcano's activities. contact us | advertising with us | content licensing | privacy policy | terms of use | help (C) 2004 Destination360 All Rights Reserved Hawaii Map Select a region North America Central America South America Caribbean Hawaii Overview When to Go Events and Holidays Top 10 things to do Hawaiian History Interisland Flight Flights to Hawaii Hawaiian Islands Oahu Maui The Big Island Kauai Destinations Akaka Falls Anaehoomalu Bay Beaches Hawaii Volcano Park Kona Liliuokalani Gardens Hawaii Petroglyphs Puuhonua Rainbow Falls Hawaii Hotels Oahu Hotels Maui Hotels Big Island Hotels Kauai Hotels Travel Resources ATV Tours in Hawaii Hawaii Cruises Hawaiian Dinner Cruise Hawaiian Car Rental Hawaii Diving Golfing Helicopter Tour Luau Sailing Snorkeling Snuba Surfing Big Island Weather Weddings Wedding Photographer

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Maui Condos - Maui Hotels - Maui Vacations - Rental Maui Hawaii Vacations HOME Advertising Press Privacy Visitors Currently Online: 135 Activities Island Info Where to Stay Maui Weddings Spas Coupons iNews Forum Maui Cams Maui Video Maui Condos, Maui Hotels and Maui Vacations South Maui Condos North Kihei South Kihei Wailea Ask us... M aui Activities TIPS. West Maui Condos Aston Kaanapali Shores Aston Papakea Aston Mahana Maui Eldorado Napili Bay Resort Lahaina Shores Paki Maui Sands of Kahana Napili Shores Maui Kai Paki Maui Maui Islander Royal Lahaina Ask us... M aui Activities TIPS. Hawaii Vacations Airline Tickets SPECIALS & Fly/Drive PACKAGES Norwegian Cruises Car Rentals Maui Condos and Maui Hotels - Hawaii Vacations We represent Maui's TOP Vacations Rentals. Finding Maui Condos and Maui Hotels on our island is not easy if you aren't there at the right moment to make reservations. We will make every effort to accommodate your request in a timely fashion. PLEASE give us the opportunity to makeyour stay on Maui a memorable one. If you're having trouble finding a place to stay or simply haven't the time to conduct a search on your own, visit our Reservation Desk and let us do the searching for you! As our #1 concern is to get you a place to stay on Maui. Few places on earth are as blessed as Maui, Hawaii, a tropical island of legendary beauty and rich history. Even within the Hawaiian islands it's referred to as "Maui No Ka Oi" or Maui is the best. As a complement to its ideal climate, Maui has a variety of spectacular natural wonders. World-famous beaches, lush Iao Valley, Haleakala volcano, Molokini crater-island, pastoral Upcountry, the tropical Hana coast and Seven Pools are just a few of the fascinating sights. The sports enthusiast will find great opportunities for championship golf, tennis, windsurfing, surfing, scuba, snorkeling, biking, hiking, and deep sea fishing. Other popular activities include shopping in the old whaling port of Lahaina, whale watching and dining in Maui's many fine restaurants. You might say it just doesn't get any better than this! Did you know Ka'anapali was selected as the nation's best beach? Having a resort as its backdrop didn't stop Dr. Beach from choosing Ka'anapali as the best beach in the nation, the ninth time a Hawai'i strand has won that honor. Dr. Beach, coastal expert Stephen Leatherman, chose Po'ipu Beach on Kaua'i two years ago, and like Po'ipu, Maui's Ka'anapali is a resort beach. Leatherman doesn't mind some hotels, as long as the beach itself isn't too crowded by them. Folks at the Ka'anapali hotels said they're pleased, but not surprised at the designation. "The connectivity down from Black Rock all the way to Canoe Beach, softsand, a wide beach, both tranquil water for snorkeling and surf for surfing andboogie boarding — we think that it's one of the great beaches," saidBarry Lewin, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, whichanchors the southern end of the beach. When Dr. Beach, a meteorologist and professor at Florida International University in Miami, selects a shoreline as his favorite for the year, it's taken out of the running permanently, but Hawai'i does not appear to be running short. Three other Hawaiian beaches made it into Leatherman's top 10 this year: Hanalei on Kaua'i, Makalawena on Hawai'i and Hanauma on O'ahu. Previous Hawai'i winners were Po'ipu in 2001, Mauna Kea Beach in 2000, Wailea in 1999, Kailua Beach in 1998, Hulopo'e in 1997, Lanikai in 1996, Hapuna in 1993 and Kapalua in 1991. Condo rentals in 96761,96767and 96753 areas Hawaii, USA © 1998-2004 ParadiseMaui.Com. All rights reserved

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OAHU : Swimming Beaches

Beach Directory - Oahu's Guarded Beaches [ O`AHU BEACHDIRECTORY | LIFEGUARDS'HOME PAGE | SHARKS OFHAWAI`I | OCEANSAFETY OFFICERS - LIFEGUARDS | OCEAN SAFETYDIVISION | JUNIORLIFEGUARD PROGRAM | HAWAIIANLIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION ] [ Beach& Ocean Hazards | DangerousOcean Organisms | Ocean Safety Signs: Page 1 & Page 2 | SunSafety ] [ Electronic Country Store | SearchEngines And Pages | SITE MAP ] [ SURF REPORT | MARINE WEATHER | TheBUS ] [ GUIDE TO OCEAN AND POOL SWIMMING ON OAHU : Swimming Beaches | Public Pools | Swimming Tips and Training ] Beach Directory Oahu's Guarded Beaches . . . Just Select A Beach To Which You Wish To Surf On The Web . . . By Clicking On Its Name THESOUTH SHORE -- This coastline is known for itsmany family beaches like Ala MoanaBeach - also, the state's principal and renown tourism"mecca," Waikiki .Activities like snorkeling, tide pooling, swimming, and anygeneral ocean recreation are all popular on the South Shore. Thisshore is a good place to learn and improve your aquaticskills. Caution should be taken during seasonal highsurf in the Summer. New comers should be very carefulwhen they body surf off the South shore, especially at SandyBeach . Ask the lifeguards about conditions! And, if in doubt,just stay out! Box jellyfish regularly "swarm" to Hawaii's South shoresabout ten days after the full moon. Be well forewarned; observeposted signs and be attentive to mediaannouncements. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theSouth Shore: AlaMoana Beach Park , WaikikiBeach , HanaumaBay Nature Park , and SandyBeach . THENORTH SHORE -- This coastline, blessed withpristine white sand beaches, is known for its world-classsurfing, body boarding, and body surfing. (... And, thespectacular sunsets at SunsetBeach .) Listen to surf reports on the radio and television, orcheck out other sources like newspapers - about approachingswells and surf forecasts. Check out the local conditions fromlifeguards, surfers or fisherman before you enter into thewater. Caution is advised especially during the Wintermonths when waves may reach heights of up to twenty-five feet plus. The bestsurfers in the world ask the lifeguards about conditions, youshould, too. And, if in doubt, just stay out! From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front near Laie. Heedpostings and warnings about it. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theNorth Shore: SunsetBeach Park , Ehukai(The Banzai Pipeline) Beach Park , KeWa`enaBeach , WaimeaBay Beach Park , and Ali`iBeach Park . THE EASTSHORE -- This coastline known as the Windwardcoast has lush tropical beach settings which are favoritelocations for windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts. With tradewinds, Northeast winds blowing inshore 90percent of the year, watch out for the Portugueseman-of-war (stinging blue jelly-like fish - Physalia) ;they can pose a problem for beach-goers. From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front on the MokapuPeninsula in Kaneohe Bay and Kailua Bay, especially at Kailua BeachPark . Heed postings and warnings about it. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theEast Shore: Makapu`uBeach Park , BellowsBeach Park , KailuaBeach Park , and KualoaRegional Park . THE WESTSHORE -- This coast is more arid than theWindward coast and has many excellent beaches. This coast isknown for its great offshore fishing spots. Caution is advised during the Winter months when waves reach heights fifteen feet plus. Be sure to ask thelifeguards about prevailing conditions. And, if in doubt, juststay out! From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front near Ewa. Heedpostings and warnings about it. Box jellyfish regularly "swarm" to Hawaii's Leeward shoresabout ten days after the full moon. Be well forewarned; observeposted signs and be attentive to mediaannouncements. This shore is in the driest areas of O`ahu. Be sureyou and any keiki (children) who might be with you drink plentyof fluids to avoid dehydration. Be sunsafe and sensible : Be sure to wear a broadspectrum sun block, tanning lotion, or cream with a sunprotective factor (SPF) of at least 15+ - and re-apply it everytwo hours. Don't forget your sunglasses and to wear a hat with awide brim, too! These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theWest Shore: MakahaBeach Park , Pokai BayBeach Park , NanakuliBeach Park , and Ma`iliBeach Park . Search Amazon.com for the Latest Books on Hawaii's Beaches: Keyword Search: Press Go! to Search! We strongly recommend John R. K. Clark's book, Hawaii's BestBeaches . OCEAN INFORMATION -- For adetailed description of the Pacific Ocean's marine climate, waterproperties, currents, tides, waves, etc., please visit TheOcean Atlas of Hawai`i online. You'll learn many interestingfacts, like our average surface water temperature in Winter is 75ºF (24º C) and 81º F (27º C) in theSummer. Call 596-SURF (that's 596-7873 )to hear a recorded message on conditions at various O`ahubeaches. The recording is a free service of the Surf NewsNetwork ( SNN ) and is updated four times a day, 365 days ayear, at 7 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. In addition to waveheights, SNN provides information on winds, tides, and buoyreadings. TheBus : Oahu's beaches are very accessibleby the public bus service: call 848-5555 [Voice/Text (TTY)852-6080] for TheBus scheduling and routinginformation. HERE ARE SOME BASIC OCEAN SAFETY TIPS: Swim in Lifeguarded Areas Never Swim Alone Don't Dive Into Unknown Water or Into Shallow BreakingWaves Ask a Lifeguard About Beach andSurf Conditions Before Swimming If You Are Unable to Swim Out of a Strong Current, Signal forHelp Rely on Your Swimming Ability Rather Than a FlotationDevice Look For, Read and Obey All Beach SafetySigns and Symbols If In Doubt, Just Stay Out! Return to our Beach Hale (Home) Aloha Page. Or, you can also use the following links for your tour ofOahu's beaches: SouthShore , NorthShore , EastShore , and the WestShore . You can also use the following pick list to "surf" to aparticular shore or guarded beach, or learn about an importantocean safety topic: Scroll Down for Key Web Pages of ThisSite ~BEACH DIRECTORY FOR O`AHU, HAWAI`I ~ ~THE NORTH SHORE ~ Sunset Beach Ehukai (The Banzai Pipeline) KeWa`ena Beach Waimea Bay Ali`iBeach ~THE SOUTH SHORE ~ Ala Moana Waikiki Hanauma Bay SandyBeach ~THE EAST SHORE ~ Makapu`u Bellows Kailua Kualoa ~THE WEST SHORE ~ Makaha PokaiBay Nanakuli Ma`ili ----------------------------------- Sharks of Hawai`i Beach & Ocean Hazards Be SunSafe & Sensible! Dangerous Ocean Critters Ocean Safety Signs ----------------------------------- Hawaiian Lifeguards' Home Page Hawaiian Lifeguard Association ----------------------------------- WebSite Map Search this site or the Web withGoogle: Search aloha.com Web Search Suggestions, comments and recommendations arewelcomed. These pages are a project of the HawaiianLifeguard Association , a not for profit, professionalassociation of Hawaii's lifeguards devoted to the advancement oflifesaving services and public education on beach and oceansafety. WebDeveloper : This page is maintained by J. B. Lee. You canreach me by email by clickinghere . Last modified: 20-Jul-2005 02:07 PM Some of thepictures on this page are from the Fish FAQ . Areally great website to obtain more "fishy"information. Source URI:http://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/bech_dir.html Aloha . . . e malama i kekai!