My Top Molokini Crater Snorkeling TipsMolokini crater is not the kind of place that most of us get to snorkel at very often - this makes it all the more important to make the most any snorkel trip out there! These tips really helped us get more enjoyment out of our Molokini snorkeling trip, and I hope they do the same for you! 1) Since Molokini snorkeling trips are very dependent on the weather, booking your trip for the morning when the wind and water tends to be quieter will make it less likely that your trip will get cancelled. Also, the water tends to be clearer at that time of day, which will allow you to get better views of the underwater marine world. 2) It is prohibited to remove any marine life, sand or coral from the Molokini Marine Life Conservation District. Soooo, resist the temptation to take any souvenirs with you. 3) Don't scare the fish! If you kick around too much, the fish won't get too close to you. So... just allow yourself to drift, motionless, in the water. My experience was that this is far more relaxing, and makes it WAY more likely that the fish in Molokini crater will swim right up to you for a close-up view! But, following this tip will make it hard to keep warm... soooo... see my next tip... 4) If your boat rents wetsuits, I'd strongly consider renting one. As I mentioned in tip #1, the best time to snorkel Molokini is in the morning, but the temperatures tend to be a bit cooler so early in the day. Wearing a wetsuit will keep you much warmer compared to wearing nothing but a bathing suit! I don't think I would have been able to enjoy my molokini crater snorkeling experience nearly as much without the added warmth from the wetsuit. 5) Please snorkel with a buddy. You can keep an eye on each other, and get help if your buddy gets into trouble. 6) When you snorkel Molokini, make sure you don't get too far from the boat - you want to be sure you can get yourself back to the boat in one piece if you get fatigued. This next tip might save you some cash if you happen to be in Maui during whale season... 7) If you were considering booking a whale-watching excursion, I recommend that you book your Molokini snorkel trip first! During whale season, it is very likely that you'll see some whales as your boat takes you from Maui to Molokini. Snorkel at Molokini during the first part of your Maui, Hi vacation. If you see whales, great! No need to book an extra trip. If you do NOT see whales, you'll still have time to book a whale-watching tour for later on in your stay. More articles of interest: 1) Want to read more about snorkeling? Click here to read about our Molokini Crater snorkeling experience! 2) It also may interest you to read about our Top 10 Things to Do in Maui for Adventure! Click here to read more...
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