Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Honaunau-Napoopoo

The top 4 dive and snorkel sites in Honaunau-Napoopoo, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Honaunau-Napoopoo guide

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Ke'ei Beach1

Ke'ei Beach

4.4(19 reviews)Honaunau-Napoopoo, Big Island, HI

We never tire of visiting Ke'ei. The quiet village, the wonderful ocean views, and the excellent diving make for a pleasant afternoon. On this dive, you may be greeted by garden eels, and a rare daylight sighting of a manta ray. The people of Ke'ei have always been nice to us, so be respectful of their property and privacy so we may continue to be welcomed. Parking is the right, and the dive entry is from the small boat ramp on the left. Kick out until you're in about 20 feet of water, drop down, and continue out until you see the sandy bottom, home to the garden eels. Directions: Less than a quarter mile South from Kahauloa Bay, take your first right just before refuse transfer station to your left.

Shore entry
Captain Cook (Kealakekua Bay)2

Captain Cook (Kealakekua Bay)

4.2(22 reviews)Captain Cook, Big Island, HI

Kealakedua Bay is a wonderful diving area also shared by kayakers. The bay has been designated a State Park, and you'll easily see why. The view is spectacular, the water is clear, and wildlife abundant. Don't miss diving this site. Directions: From Kailua, drive south on Highway 11 for about 13 miles to get to Captain Cook. Take a right on Highway 160 (mile mark 110.5) to Kealakekua Bay, and wind your way about 4 miles down to the ocean.

IntermediateMax depth 70 ftShore entry
Kahauloa Bay3

Kahauloa Bay

4.0(5 reviews)Honaunau-Napoopoo, Big Island, HI

Kahauloa Bay is in the midst of a quiet residential area. Be respectful of the locals' privacy and parking areas. Directions: Less than a quarter mile South from Kealakekua Bay.

Shore entry
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Alakaha Bay

No reviews yetUSA, Hawaii, Big Island

Alakaha Bay is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Hawaii, Big Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 48.9 ftShore entry
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Honaunau-Napoopoo diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Honaunau-Napoopoo for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Honaunau-Napoopoo?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Honaunau-Napoopoo are Ke'ei Beach (4.4 from 19 reviews), Captain Cook (Kealakekua Bay) (4.2 from 22 reviews) and Kahauloa Bay (4.0 from 5 reviews).

Where can I shore dive in Honaunau-Napoopoo?

Ke'ei Beach, Captain Cook (Kealakekua Bay) and Kahauloa Bay are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.