Snorkel· Lanai· Hawaii
Hulopoe Bay Marine Life Conservation District
20° 44.2′ N · 156° 53.7′ W
Lanai's marine reserve: a clear, sandy bay with reef ledges on both points, turtles, reef fish and, many mornings, a resident pod of spinner dolphins resting in the bay.
Practical
Part of the Manele-Hulopoe MLCD. Coast Pilot 10: state regulations forbid operating, mooring or anchoring any power-driven vessel within Hulopoe Bay (this includes a yacht under engine and an outboard dinghy); land from Manele harbor and walk over (about 10 minutes). Do not take anything, touch coral or disturb marine life (to-hawaii.com). Best snorkeling is along the left (east) point toward the tide pools and on the west reef. Best in summer; winter can bring surf and currents. The bottom drops off quickly; small rips can form. Federal rule: stay at least 50 yards from spinner dolphins (no swimming with, approaching or remaining within 50 yards) and 100 yards from humpback whales (NOAA).
Best for
Lanai's best snorkel and swim
Season
Best May-Oct; winter surf at times
Nearby
- Manele Bay Spinner Dolphins0.1 NM away
- Four Seasons Lanai Restaurants (Nobu, Malibu Farm)0.2 NM away
- Hulopoe Tide Pools and Cliff Walk0.2 NM away
- Hulopoe Beach Park0.3 NM away
- Sharks Bay (Lanai)0.3 NM away
- Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock)0.4 NM away
- Expeditions Maui-Lanai Ferry0.5 NM away
- Lanai Cathedrals (First and Second Cathedral Dive Sites)0.5 NM away