| If you are thinking about a scuba diving vacation spot, | | | | spot is the easiest access and offers the best |
| then you should consider Hawaiian waters. Hawaii's | | | | conditions. Diving from the shore line is not encouraged |
| waters are warm and clear, filled with different colored | | | | when there is high tide.During the summer months on |
| fish and coral reefs. No place can compare to Hawaii | | | | islands Kauai and Nihau, the water is calm and clear. |
| when it comes to scuba diving. A different world once | | | | Some of the best diving spots can be found here. |
| you are under the water, you will experience an | | | | Some spots you might want to visit are the Cannons, |
| adventure you are sure to remember for the rest of | | | | Tunnels Reef, or Ke' Lagoon. All offer a wide range of |
| your life. There are eight main islands to choose from, | | | | depths for beginner and intermediate divers, ranging |
| each with their own diving locations, and unique | | | | from 12 feet to 65 feet. There is also Brennecke's |
| characteristics.Throughout the islands, diving offers | | | | Drop-Off, Sheraton Caverns, and Oasis Reef on the |
| many different types of marine life, color coral, and | | | | south side of the island. These locations are suggested |
| even lava formations. The water is clear and beautiful | | | | for intermediate divers. If you are looking for a more |
| and most of the time you can see as far as 100 feet. | | | | challenging environment that includes monk seals, and |
| There are diving shops and resorts located throughout | | | | dolphins swimming side by side with you, then head out |
| the islands, so you can either rent equipment, or bring | | | | to the north side of Nihau.On the main island of Hawaii |
| your own. If you don't know how to dive, don't worry, | | | | you might want to visit the Kohala or Kona coastlines. |
| most shops will offer certification courses, or lessons if | | | | There are spots like Pine Trees, Place of Refuge, |
| you aren't feeling comfortable.Hawaiian waters offer | | | | Cavern Point, and Kailua Pier that offer a difficulty level |
| diving for all skill levels. There are five main underwater | | | | of beginner to advanced. The depths here range from |
| habitats that you can explore. They include the coral | | | | 10 to 130 feet. Maui is also a good choice with locations |
| reefs, caves, small caverns, lava tubs, drop-offs, basalt | | | | such as Five Caves, Olowalu and Honolua Bay. There |
| boulders, and sandy bottoms. These areas are so | | | | you could encounter tame fish and depths also from |
| diverse that you can gain access to them either from | | | | 10 to 130 feet. |
| the shore line, or also from boats. Boating out to a dive | | | | |