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MOLOKINI

Molokini has been rated in the top #10 snorkeling spots in the world and #1 in Hawaii.

Picture courtesy of Purdue University

Molokini  is an inactive, sunken volcanic cinder cone three miles off Maui's South coast.  It is a largely submerged crater that lies halfway between Maui and Kahoolawe.  About half of the crater has eroded away, leaving a crescent moon shape that covers 18 acres and rises 160 feet above the ocean surface.

The interior of the crescent-shaped islet provides waters for snorkeling.  This island is not inhabited and landing is prohibited since it is a bird sanctuary and has  a large bird population with  sparse vegetation.  This small island is a designated marine life preserve where the south side provides divers with a vertical wall.

Molokini Erupted About 230,000 Years Ago - USGS

Molokini Island Page - Maui On-Line     Molokini, Hawai'i - Hawai'i Coral Reef Network

Diving on Molokini - Molokini has been rated in the top #10 snorkeling spots in the world and #1 in Hawaii for snorkeling.  Morning and afternoon snorkeling and scuba diving charters leave from the harbors in Lahaina and Maalaea.  Most charters include transport, gear, equipment, instruction and lunch.

The islet is very popular with snorkelers and divers. The clear waters teem with white-tipped reef sharks, manta rays, turtles and a wide variety of other marine life. The popularity has taken its toll on the reef and conditions are far from pristine. Anchors and divers have permanently damaged large parts of the coral

Scuba Diving Dive Review  - Tim Kern     Dive Molokini - Lahaina Divers

Molokini Coral Critters - Halemano Marine Photography

Molokini Dive Photos - The Los Angeles Daneman Page