Snorkeling in Molokini

March 11th, 2010 Posted in Outdoors

One of the best snorkeling locations in the world is definitely Molokini Island, a must go kind of place for each and every diving fan. In fact it is officially one of 10 best places in the world. Any person that enjoys snorkeling will definitely love snorkeling in Molokini. Molokini Island has the brightest waters in the world and it’s a place where you can see over 250 species of tropical fish. This is a very mysterious island, according to the legend this island was once a beautiful woman. This woman and the fire goddess, Pele, were in love with the same man. Pele was jealous of her and because of that she cut her in two and transformed her into stone. The woman’s head is supposedly Pu’u Olai, the cinder cone near the Makena Beach.

Molokini Island is a very ancient volcanic, partially submerged, crater in a shape of a cinder cone that has been eroding for ages; the best thing about Molokini is that it offers the clearest water for snorkeling in the world. The island itself is 0.6 kilometers long, this uninhabited island has only 23 acres. The island is located between Maui and Kaho’olawe, about 3 miles from the shores of Maui. Access to Molokini is forbidden, this island is a bird and marine sanctuary, so this place is a real paradise. If you are wondering why this location has so clear water, that is because of it location, Molokini is located in the middle of the channel, so wave and wind conditions do not affect the visibility, actually you won’t find better visibility anywhere in the world, the visibility is over 100 feet every day. One of the things you may see in Molokini are many tropical fish, not just that, this is a marine sanctuary where you can see monk seals and manta rays. People who love diving will definitely be charmed by the fact that Molokini offers depths of 300 feet.

The best snorkeling experience will most certainly be guaranteed in Molokini. However, your snorkeling equipment can prohibit you from capturing the most from Molokini. Kapitol Reef snorkeling equipment will help you fully enjoy the beauties of Molokini and the snorkeling there. The discomfort that your usual snorkeling equipment would provide you will ruin your experience by going for air every minute or so. One thing that will make your snorkeling pleasure in Molokini even more enjoyable is Kapitol Reed snorkeling gear. Kapitol Reef equipment is the revolutionized equipment that will allow you to enjoy every single second of your snorkeling through the bright crystal clear Molokini waters.