The Complete Hawaii Snorkeling Guide | Watch These 7 Tips Before You Snorkel

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Stay safe and have fun out there snorkeling in Hawai'i! Learn more about Get Wet Store snorkel equipment here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/GetWetStore and find links to the snorkel gear we use in the description.

[@rehan2118]

Free Palestine your people

[@teslawhincop4658]

Snorkel tour to molokini is a must!!

[@lhs761]

Mahalo for the safety advice. Yes, we are just outcroppings in a vast, strong ocean. Our "small" currents are stronger than some large currents in many other places. Great video. Great channel. Always informative.

[@kimberlykuborn5348]

We took your advice and rented gear at The Snorkel Store last September. They were awesome to work with, prices were a bargain compared to booking tours, and their maps of Maui are the best! Highly recommend!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

thanks for sharing!

[@anne8511]

You 2 are so likable! I love that you spend a lot of time on safety and the importance of reef safe sunscreen. I don’t wear sunscreen because I wear swim pants and a long sleeve rash guard. It’s so much easier and less expensive! I live on Hawaii Island and Kahalu’u is spectacular for snorkeling when the conditions are right. Thanks again for your video. I’ve seen similar and you have nailed it on a lot of levels. Keep up the good work. I will share it with a friend who needs prescription mask.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks so much Ann! We appreciate the comment and thanks for sharing. Stay safe out there.

[@matthoward598]

Yes! Tour first! Definitely enhanced our experience for the rest of the trip! We literally bought gear and snorkeled every single day after. Picked up a new hobby for back on mainland!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

That's great to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@selfhealingflow]

Thank you so much for all these amazing videos! They give off a Hawaii vibe/breeze:)

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching! Especially this video as it is one of my favorites but never got a lot of views.

[@selfhealingflow]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide I love it too! Snorkeling in Hawaii is sooo magical! Can’t wait!

[@UdayanApte]

Dear Jorden and Erica, thank you so much for this video series and everything you do to make Hawaii more fun. We have watched pretty much everything you have posted. We planned our first ever trip last year and your videos made our trip so much better. And made us fall in love with this piece of heaven on earth so much so that we are headed back again this year. Meeting Erica by chance at the food truck park in Safeway parking lot was one of the highlights!!! I got pictures that I need to send you guys. Would love to meet all of you during our next trip. Mahalo!!!

[@billhobartclairvoyantmedium]

I’ll be doing tours to learn how to do it properly. It’s another experience I can’t wait to have once we move.

[@RayRaptor21]

We love you guys❤️

[@jasongalland7866]

Hello, love all your content! This is our second trip to Oahu and you Guys have helped us a ton! I have a question, When you snorkel do you just leave the rest of your gear on the beach? Wallet keys etc?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We leave it on the beach but minimize what we have. We give tips in this article thehawaiivacationguide.com/what-to-pack-for-hawaii-vacation/

[@hisupremesport]

This is a great guide! Keep up the awesome work!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We appreciate that! It is one of our favorite videos that no one watched.

[@hisupremesport]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide these are awesome tips that more people should watch! Have you tried our masks and snorkel? Our snorkel is foldable and perfect for travel. Your viewers would love them. Interested in collaborating?

[@nicoleowuor8504]

Erica, when I watch these videos I always notice how great your swim suits are: they look sturdy, high quality, and comfortable on top of how stylish the cut and color is! I’d love to know where you purchase them?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

She tries different suites but Rip Curl has a lot of sporty ones that are great for Hawaii.

[@subodeb3212]

Love the snorkel vest! For non swimmiers, any suggestion on an actual Life vest vs snorkeling vest that you guys were wearing? Thanks so much!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

The blowup snorkel vest is a good option for you, we put our son in it! Captain Zodiak on Hawaii also hands them out to snorkelers. They are made to enable your head in the water for snorkeling compared to regular life vests. It is a good option for traveling, we have links to them in the video's description. Mahalo!

[@subodeb3212]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thank you for taking your time responding! Beautiful family, God bless !

[@bridgetvelasco8524]

Learn to swim before you snorkel. A life vest is not a substitute for this essential skill.

[@chrisaddison4691]

Great video guy’s as always 👍🇨🇦😎 lot’s of good information to know . Keep up the good work 👍🇨🇦😎❤️

[@alisafoster2268]

I just love your videos and newsletter! I visit my son in Kapa'au, Big Island, quite often, and it looks like I need to snorkel down in Captain Hook. A place I go very often is Mahukona. Oh my gosh..... such a sweet place. So fun to meet locals adoring their island :)

[@PeaceFan1]

Hi Jordan & Erica.. Could you Please give me the 411 on Jellyfish because I hear that it is an issue at Beaches and I am visiting soon to Oahu and would like to know YOUR experience with this!! Thanks!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Replied to your other comment, but putting here for information. We have never had an issue with jellyfish. We've seen a man of war on the beach in Kauai and that's it. Honolulu Civil Beat published findings from new research on Box Jellyfish around Waikiki, it answered a lot of questions for me: www.civilbeat.org/2022/05/why-do-box-jellyfish-show-up-off-oahu-beaches-like-clockwork/ In summary, we don't worry about them nor have we seen them when snorkeling.

[@macjeffff]

You guys are the best.

[@ashleyjohnson220]

Thanks Jordan and Erica!! Just downloaded your itinerary and it is VERY user friendly!! Only 26 days left until my bucket list trip to Maui begins!!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Mahalo Ashley for grabbing our itinerary! Have a great trip to Maui. 26 days will be here in no time. April is a good month for snorkeling.

[@stephaniejohnson597]

We did a snorkel tour from Maui to Lanai and it was awesome! With Quicksilver Tours. Such a good experience. I liked it more than Hanauma Bay

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear you got out to Lana'i on Quicksilver.

[@madhurajoshi3340]

I love your videos. Can you please recommend any snorkeling tour for non-swimmers?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching! Tours recommend you know how to swim or are comfortable with swimming.

[@suehofkamp8594]

Are you scuba divers? Have you done any videos on best outfits for scuba trips?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Aloha Sue, We scuba diver and have dive trips listed for Oahu, our favorite place to dive: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-best-tours-and-activities/oahu-tours-and-activities/ Lahaina Divers is a good shop for diving on Maui.

[@TropicalDestinationsChannel]

Aloha Jordan & Erika. Before I went to Maui I also got prescription lenses for my mask, at my local dive shop in Canada. It's not that expensive. What a difference it makes. Mahalo😎🤙🌴

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

It really is well priced. I would never have guessed since my glasses are not cheap. I guess it’s good to not have designer brand goggles. Thanks for watching!

[@rodlee5873]

You guys are AMAZING! 👾👏

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Mahalo Rod!!

[@danialahmed2451]

I want to go Hawaii 😍 it’s been my dream ever since

[@normanchik5433]

Really enjoyed your videos, very helpful. We are visiting Maui this June, which is best or safest snorkeling spot for none swimmers?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Give this beach a try: thehawaiivacationguide.com/baby-beach-lahaina-maui-the-best-beach-for-families/

[@stevec1099]

Maybe a naive question, but how dangerous is the shark situation when in the water. I just have a fear of not knowing what is around me, but I want to participate so badly!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Erica also has a fear of sharks. It helps her to read the Hawaii list of shark incidents to realize how uncommon a shark incident is on the islands.

[@stevec1099]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thanks very much! We are going to Oahu next year to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, so I am taking the year to learn to swim well to enjoy all of Hawaii. Thank you for all your work, and best to your beautiful family!

[@Mike_44]

You guys have such great videos.. Who would have thought there was a store with prescription swimming masks?! I will be going there.. lol Taking notes.. can't wait. btw, I have a question: Sharks.. don't mean to scare anyone away, but how safe is swimming in these snorkeling areas of Maui and the chances of meeting sharks? Being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean it's obvious there could be some, just saying..

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

sharks are a low probability but it can happen. avoid murky water which is where snorkelers shouldn't be anyways

[@bilguana11]

Snorkel rental ships don't have fins for my size 14 feet. I also prefer to wear booties as many of the snorkel places have lava entries - OUCH!

[@User_d0ke3n01n]

I live in a country where there is no tipping culture. I wonder if I should tip after snorkeling and how much is appropriate.

[@orangecountyriptide6334]

My family with 3 kids between 7-12 are coming in April. We want to do a snorkeling trip. Is the Lanai Day Trip by Trilogy any good. We are hearing you should do a whole day trip to Lanai.

[@raavibk]

Thank you for your suggestions, Can you please guide me to best SNUBA trips in MAUI

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I believe Boss Frog's offers a snuba trip on their tour boats. We haven't done it or researched it so we can't recommend it.

[@TheKarver79]

So do you guys recommend full foot or open heel fins for snorkeling?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

My personal preference is open heel as I like to tighten them down and like when I can click out fast.

[@rajvivora9276]

Wanted to have your opinion on visiting Maui in July from weather perspective. It would be great if you could guide a bit on that😊

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We share weather data in this article: thehawaiivacationguide.com/worst-time-to-visit-hawaii/

[@rachellehamilton2261]

Any snorkel trips on North Shore you would do with kids (6&8)?

[@feiwong70]

Thanks much for detailed guide. Would you consider wearing contact lense instead of Rx mask? I wonder if something happens and the mask falls off while snorkeling at least you can still see with contact lense.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

My vision is bad but I can still make it back to shore safely without lenses. Do whatever you feel comfortable with!

[@dabig25]

After it's been raining for a day or two how long does it take for water to be clear again for snorkeling ??

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

It depends but with the currents, it clears up fast. Bays and coves without a stream entering them can be good again in a day in my experience/memory.

[@Tom-nd1fs]

Where can I find beaches with Turquoise clear water like the Maldives and Bora Bora? I have been to Oahu and Big Island but I have not come across a beach with Turquoise clear water

[@ObsidianFury.]

I have all of these but the snorkel tube

[@Sahara333]

Do you have recommendations for reef safe sunscreens that also won’t leave a white (or in my case purple/bluish) cast?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Blue Lizard goes on smooth. Check out more here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-reef-safe-sunscreens/

[@RoliePole.e]

Is the middle of October a good month to snorkel ?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Check out this article for all the data and places to go in October: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-snorkeling-in-hawaii-by-month/

[@NutmegThumper]

Good info but wish you had a Maui suggestion in this video that was not a tour. Very expensive to stay/eat there. Would like to be able to snorkel from shore without having to do a tour to another island.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I'm glad you found our Maui snorkel video then! Have a great trip!

[@on2toti249]

hi. im planning to go to hawaii at october. my gf want's to night manta ray snorkel. is it safe from shark? how do you guys manage shark risk?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I haven't heard of a shark risk. The tour operators are in the water and on the boat helping to keep an eye on people and the situation. Swimming in murky water isn't recommended as sharks may confuse you for food.

[@saranyabiswas2057]

Can I plan a hawai trip with young family before if I don’t drive ? Any island best suited for someone like me ?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

we have you covered, check out this itinerary and video: thehawaiivacationguide.com/oahu-hawaii-itinerary-seven-days-no-car/

[@orangecountyriptide6334]

If you had one tour to take would be all day Lanai trip or Sunrise Molokini with 3 kids age 7-12 my wife get sea sick sometimes.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I'd recommend the sunrise Molokini trip as it is shorter and has two great snorkeling locations. It is a long day out in the sun for the kids on the Lanai trip. Have a great trip!

[@orangecountyriptide6334]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you make sense but my wife however is also concern the distance for Molokini trip since we are staying at Kaanapali Westin timeshares

[@luonajgarroutte212]

I'm trying to find a tour that goes to Kealakekua bay that has a restroom on board. Please help.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I've heard good things about FairWind and saw them there during our last tour. They have a big boat so sure it has a restroom: www.fair-wind.com/

[@billhobartclairvoyantmedium]

Ok! Boy or girl and when was the baby born? Did I miss the announcement? ❤️🙏❤️

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Aloha friend, you really need to get on our newsletter: thehawaiivacationguide.com/newsletter/ Baby Edith is doing great and she enjoys the ocean and sunshine.

[@billhobartclairvoyantmedium]

I'm so happy for your family..she picked the right Mommy, Daddy and brother to join this lifetime ❤️

[@schex9]

Typo @2:31

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

thanks! can't change it now

[@davesmith2912]

i bet you guys love living in hawaii 😊👌

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

we enjoy it!

[@scidav87]

One thing I regret not doing there!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I guess you have a reason to come back!

[@HR-gm7kv]

Why are there no places to eat or drink on the beaches of Hawaii? Can't there be food trucks in the beach parking lots. As a tourist from Germany, I can't bring a picnic basket or take folding chairs in my hand luggage? In the resorts I was always refused when I asked for lunch. Is there a beach with service on Maui or Big Island?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for asking. You can rent beach equipment at the snorkel shops. Many people get take-out in town and bring it to the beach. The Kihei beaches have a lot of food around them, like Kalama Park or Kam II.

[@timkenyon6088]

So the best place to snorkel on Maui is on Lanai? Really?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

In our opinion, the best snorkel experience is a trip to Lanai. Check out our 5 favorite Maui snorkel spots if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp_Ukn56ZrGagKs&