Dive· Maui· Hawaii
Turtle Arches and Keawalai Reef Dive
20° 38.7′ N · 156° 26.9′ W
Off Maluaka the reef forms lava arches and ledges where green turtles rest and get cleaned by reef fish; the core of 'Turtle Town' for dive and snorkel boats.
Practical
Position is the Turtle Arches state day-use buoy (20°38.738'N 156°26.875'W, DLNR list, bow and stern buoys); Keawalai buoy is at 20°38.726'N 156°26.885'W and 19th Hole at 20°38.710'N 156°26.820'W. 2.5-hour limit, no overnight, no anchoring within 100 yards. Keep 10 ft from turtles and never block their way to the surface. Morning is calmest.
Best for
Turtle encounters from a dive buoy