Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Vacation In Hawaii

The islands of Hawaii offer some excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities for all levels. The waters are warm throughout the year and the underwater scenery is diverse and varied from island to island. There are so many excellent dive sites in Hawaii that there is guaranteed to be something for everyone, and there are sites all over the islands that are suited to beginners, intermediates and advanced divers alike. The island of Maui is perhaps the most popular, and boasts some of the top ten diving sites in Hawaii such as the Black Rock, the Hidden Pinnacle, the Five Caves and Dragon Reef, as well as the excellent Molokini Crater. In Lanai, divers are advised to try the Fish Rock and the First and Second Cathedrals dive sites for another two of the top ten. On the island of Kauai they will find the remaining top ten diving sites in Hawaii - Poipu Beach is great for snorkeling while the sites along the Na Pali Coast are excellent for more deep dives.

Tourists who want to go snorkeling and scuba diving in Hawaii and need to keep costs down will be able to make some savings on some cheap budget accommodation in the islands. In Haleiwa they can try the Backpacker's Vacation Inn and Plantation Village directly on the beach. This home from home hostel provides a kitchen and a great barbeque area at a really cheap price. In Honolulu is located the Waikiki Beachside Hostel which also has dirt-cheap prices but really clean facilities. Location is the key factor at this hostel, with some great bars and pubs nearby, as well as the beach. The Kona Hotel in Kailua offers beautiful views, a choice of two outdoor pools and easy access to the beach. Each room has its own balcony and excellent facilities for the price. In Hilo there is a great 2-star hotel called Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel. It is set right on the beach, offers free Wi-Fi and a great buffet breakfast to get guests' energy stores for the day ahead.

If on the other hand travelers are visiting Hawaii in order to explore the top ten dive sites as part of a luxury break, then they will also find plenty of 5-star hotels and luxury boutique accommodation. In Waikiki voyagers can spoil themselves at the Royal Hawaiian, right on the waterfront. This luxurious vacation property offers gorgeous rooms, great restaurants and a full entertainment program. Nearby, the 5-star Kahala Resort and Hotel is another great option. Situated right on its own private beach and surrounded on three sides by gorgeous tropical vegetation, this property is a great choice for those looking for relaxation and excellent service after the long diving hours, as well as top of the range modern facilities. In Peepekeo, those who tire easily of the beach may want to try the Kapehu Retreat House. This beautifully appointed ranch is a great option for those wanting to get away from the main resorts and enjoy some quality time with all the family.

Apart from diving at the top ten snorkeling and scuba diving sites in the Hawaii Islands, visitors to the area may want to check out a whole host of other local attractions. After a few days relaxing on the beach, scuba diving or snorkeling and taking in the gorgeous surroundings, and of course watching a sunset or two, vacationers are advised to check out the volcanoes. Hawaii Island (Big Island) is home to the Earth's most active volcanoes, but there are of course others spread throughout the region. Visitors can make the most of the landscape by booking themselves onto a hiking tour, or an eco tour. They can even traverse the islands on horseback if they wish. Of course, along with scuba diving and snorkeling, other water sports feature heavily during a Hawaiian dive vacation, so tourists have to be prepared for some jet skiing, windsurfing, yachting and many more water based activities. They will certainly have worked up an appetite come evening!

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