Snorkeling in Maui

Pansy-Paws · #1 01-22-2006, 04:25 AM

Thought I'd share some photos of our snorkeling adventures in Maui over Christmas and New Year's.

These were taken at a secluded cove north of La Perouse Bay. It's in a Natural Reserve Area called Ahihi-Kinau, so the fish were very relaxed, and didn't perceive snorkelers as predators. Getting there required a 45 minute walk across a rough lava field, but it was worth it.

More to come ...

Pansy-Paws · #2 01-22-2006, 04:27 AM

Pansy-Paws · #3 01-22-2006, 04:29 AM

Pansy-Paws · #4 01-22-2006, 04:33 AM

And here's my favourite ... only 4 raccoons are shown in the picture ... but they were part of a school of eight, each of them 10 inches in size ... gorgeous

In general, most of the fish in the photos were in the 6-12 inch range.

Enjoy ...

doublette · #5 01-22-2006, 05:10 AM

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing! I can't wait till I get a chance to see this stuff for myself....one day!

Delphinus · #6 01-22-2006, 05:21 AM

Sweet stuff. Thanks for the pics!

Johnny Reefer · #7 01-22-2006, 05:17 AM

Great pics.
Glad you included the terrestrial shot 'cause it confirmed in my mind that I was at that exact same spot in '97.
At that time it was locally know as "The Aquarium", that's how good of a spot it is. (But it's hush hush and on the QT). (In other words, they don't broadcast it as a touristy spot like Molokini. I was dissappointed in Molokini. This quiet spot is 100x times better).
Intend to go back someday. I hope my notes to find the trail haven't become outdated.

Cheers,