I have Dive Site maps of both of these islands hanging on my garage wall.
There are litterally hundreds of sites to choose from
I just returned from Maui 2 weeks ago (sorry, I know I still need to post pictures)Â Â
I did
Oahu 2 years ago.
Here are your priorities:
Hanauma Bay (collapsed volcanoe) great family beach & activities for kids
Turtle Canyon
Blow Hole Wall
Waimea Wall
Six fingers
On Maui
Molikini Crater
Black Rock (Voted Top Ten Shore Dives in the World)
Turtle Town (great for families)
Mala Wharf (collapsed pier from '87 Hurricane, shore dive)
Shopping Mall is one block away,
She shops...You dive, only 20 feet depth ...what woman wouldn't love that?
Coral Gardens (by boat- mountain wall) excellent for beginners
The Cathedrals (might not be for beginners)
Makena
2 weeks ago visibility was 110 feet and water temp was between 82 and 84. You will see species of fish in Molikini that exist no where else on earth. It will take your breath away.
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For others of you that think you cant afford to go, think again.
A couple years ago, I paid almost $6000 for a week stay. Parting with that amount of money made me cringe. (Eating out was killer)
This time I was a lot wiser
Log on to travelzoo.com and become a member for free. I got 5 nights and 6 days in Maui in a great condo with a huge kitchen for 699 during off season. Gulp on this...
it included airfare.
Between myself and my 2 sons we spent about $680 on all dives including full equipment for one child.
It's worth it to check it out and the memories will last a life time.
Hope all of you are well.
Miss you guys. Dive safe.
Me.