Snorkel Hawaii: The Big Island

by Judy Malinowski

Overview

Discover the Hidden World...

Just under the warm blue waters of Hawaii lies an underwater garden well known to the ancient Hawaiians. You can enter this magical world with ease, and have an experience that you will never forget. Two snorkeling experts take you there.

• 26 top snorkeling sites
• 22 detailed maps get you there fast
• Equipment and technique tips
• Geology in the fast lane

Reader reviews:

A reader from Newport Beach, CA , December 27, 1998: Led us to new adventures. Recommended.

We know Hawaii well, but had overlooked the snorkeling on the Big Island. A friend recommended this book, and it got us to try some wonderful sites we never would have found on our own. We even learned a few tips about how to snorkel better. Kealakekua Bay blew us away!

A reader from Los Gatos, CA , August 8, 1998:

GREAT!! If you want to snorkel the Big Island,buy this book.

Great directions and descriptions of many snorkeling spots. We have snorkeled the Big Island a few times, but never knew there were so many spots available. A great book for beginner snorkelers. Descriptions of various underwater creatures and hazards to watch out for are included. A must for anyone wanting to discover new snorkel spots on the island.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780964668027
Publisher:	Indigo Publications HI
Publication date:	10/02/2013
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

What People are Saying About This

Judy Malinowski

From the Author

An active vacation is memorable for adventure as well as relaxation. Hassles and missteps finding out where to go can raise your blood pressure, and waste your time. Our research will help you quickly locate appropriate sites that fit your interests and abilities, saving your valuable vacation hours.

Snorkeling sites in Hawaii are trickier than some calmer parts of the world, so it's best to get good advice before heading out. Everyone's had their share of unpleasant experiences due to vague directions, as well as outdated or inaccurate information. We have created the Snorkel Hawaii series as that savvy snorkeling buddy everyone needs. We hope you'll enjoy the personal stories we've included; see About the Authors on page 126 if you want to know a little more about us.

We have personally snorkeled all the major sites listed. Few of these sites are well-marked. The challenge lies in knowing how to find them quickly, as well as how to enter and exit, and where to snorkel, so you'll have a safe and rewarding experience. Our detailed maps and instructions will ease the uncertainty, saving you time and effort.

The Big Island offers some of the clearest water and finest snorkeling sites in all of the Hawaiian Islands. Less developed than the more crowded islands of Maui and Oahu, it retains much of the Aloha spirit even today. Most residents of the Big Island are friendly, relaxed and willing to talk and share their love of this remarkable place. Try to visit it at least once in your life, and by all means don't miss the underwater world. Aloha!

Editorial Reviews

Detailed and accurate maps and charts can put even a hopeless twit in the right spot for a delightful diving adventure, and the text leaves readers with a sense of history, Hawaiian culture, geography, oceanography and aloha...They have achieved a rare balance in presenting essential elementary information to help beginners, and insightful revelations to keep experts interested. -- Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Greg Ambrose