Snorkeling On The Big Island

My favorite Activity in Hawaii is snorkeling, it isand safety precautions to follow:
inexpensive, easy, and can be done almost anywhere
in Hawaii. Each time I travel to any island I try and1. Always wear sunscreen, only part of your body is
snorkel as much as I can, and so far, my favoriteunderwater.
beach to snorkel on is at the Waikoloa Beach Marriot2. Try not to swim alone.
on the Big Island of Hawaii. The beach at the Marriot3. Do not go too far out, don't forget, you have to
is a public beach, so even if you are not a guest, youswim back in as well.
can still enjoy one of the few beaches on the Big4. Do not stand on coral, it will kill the coral.
Island.5. Don't touch the animals, it is against Hawaii State
Snorkeling is one of the most inexpensive activitiesLaw, and there is a fine.
that a traveler can enjoy on any of the HawaiianThere are many places to snorkel in Hawaii; all you
islands. Typically you can rent snorkel equipmentneed is snorkel gear and a beach. But it is hard to
consisting of snorkel, mask, and fins for about $20.00find a really great place to snorkel; I recommend the
for half a day. For travelers who may needbeach at the Marriot because you can see coral,
prescription eye-wear, most water activity hutsschools of colorful fish, turtles, and even manta rays.
come prepared with prescription goggles. ActivityTurtles eat near the corral so they are easy to spot
huts can be found on most beaches in Hawaii, andwhenever there are large areas of coral. Manta rays
rent out equipment for all types of water activities.are a rare find for people snorkeling, but can be
There is no age limit for snorkeling; it's an easyfound around sandy bottom areas. In particular at the
activity for anyone who can swim; and it's a greatMarriot, there a couple of buoys in the water, and if
family activity.you search around that area you are likely to run
As with any activity though, there are a few rulesacross a manta ray or two.