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Surprisingly,
Hawaii is underrated as one of the worlds better dive
destination. True, there is no soft coral there, but the
underwater topography, caused by the volcanic origin of the islands, is
superb, with huge underwater arches, caverns and some fish that are
unique to the islands. You can get some great dives taking a
boat out from Kauai to Niihau Island (a couple of hours of potentially
bumpy water), a shorter (~1 hour) boat ride from Maui to Lanai to the
Cathedrals or a night dive in Kona (see next page). There are
a good many turtles in Hawaii (especially Maui) and there’s a
good chance that you’ll come across these majestic creatures.
 Lanai
Island Cathedrals (8 MB)
Another great and unusual dive is an even shorter ride from the Big
Island’s town of Kona to do an incredible night dive with
Manta rays. “Dive” perhaps is not the
right word. You drop down to the sea bed at about 33 ft/ 10 m
in a group and shine your lights upwards, which attracts the
plankton. Pretty soon, the Mantas (usually!) show up;
majestic creatures that pass within inches of your head!
You’re warned not to wear a snorkel as one of the Mantas
could easily catch it and take the mask off your face they come that
close to you!
Don’t miss this one if you’re in the neighborhood!
Night
Dive with Manta’s, Kona (6 MB)
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