Seeking something different? How about discovering the joys of snorkeling on the beautiful Kona & Kohala coasts of the Big Island of Hawaii. At Pawai Bay, I experienced this incredibly still moment in time, when floating along on Hawaii's ocean surface, in the warm current, where green sea turtles mingle with all kinds of colourful tropical fish, nibbling at the rich coral reef beds. Hundreds of silvery needlefish darting in perfect unison will accompany your way, while you hear the whistles of dolphins and song of whales in the background. Often you will meet manta rays and spotted eagle rays. The reef is so colourful. I felt I could spend days there without even lifting my head. As you snorkel, you will discover coral encrusted lava formations, such as ledges, caves, shallow shelves and steep drop-offs. You can start in a depth of 3 – 4 feet. Once you feel more comfortable with the environment, you may want to dive down to 100 feet!
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