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Archive for June, 2010

Under the Sea in Maui

Author: UnderwaterFun, 6 22nd, 2010

snorkeling in mauiGrowing up, my family visited the Hawaiian Islands at least once a year—sometimes more. In fact, it was the only place we every really went on vacation. I mean, it had everything you could want in a vacation destination—tropical weather, immaculate beaches, fine dining, and, best of all, we didn’t even have the leave the U.S.

Over the years I’ve experienced much of what the Islands have to offer, but the one activity I never neglected was Maui Hawaii snorkeling. If you have never been before, you would be amazed at the profusion of wildlife you can find just a few hundred feet from the shore. From exotic eels and rays to massive sea turtles, the coral around the Islands is a hotbed for aquatic wildlife. And while you can’t go wrong simply venturing off the coast, a charter will ensure you have the opportunity to see a cornucopia of creatures.

Enjoying the Islands, Above and Below the Sea

Author: UnderwaterFun, 6 12th, 2010

Every summer I take my family on a vacation to some exotic local around the world. This Christmas, our trip brought us to the Maui, Hawaii. While my wife and I had no problem diving right into the pristine waters, my kids were constantly complaining about the cold ocean water.

After our first afternoon at the beach, it was evident that we would have to have to find some solution to this conundrum. We visited a local surf shop and were able to find some small kid’s wetsuits. That day we took a prolonged Maui snorkeling charter, which exposed us to some fascinating marine life. The rest of the trip my kids were constantly begging to go to the beach and enjoy the snorkel and surf, which my wife and I didn’t mind.

Snuba in Maui

Author: UnderwaterFun, 6 10th, 2010

snuba diving in mauiMost people are familiar with snorkeling and SCUBA diving, but few people are aware of a hybrid of the two: snuba. Snuba utilizes a diving mask, fins, weights and a regulator, just like SCUBA diving. Instead of carrying an air take on your back, however, the air is kept onboard a watercraft. A hose is then connected to the regulator, allowing for more comfortable underwater exploration.

On my last trip to Hawaii, I had the opportunity to snuba Maui for a few hours. Having both snorkeled and dived in Hawaii before, I have to say that snuba is a happy medium. While I didn’t have the freedom I was accustomed to with my SCUBA equipment, I was able to explore creatures well below the surface. And it was a great opportunity to experience the underwater life with my finance, who isn’t diving certified.