| There are few activities more exotic than swimming | | | | waters offer the same amount of sights. |
| in the warm waters of Hawaii. Home to some of the | | | | So you've gotten used to the warm water and |
| most beautiful vistas on our planet, there are | | | | tropical fishes, but now you want to go on a real |
| countless activities that await you on the islands, | | | | adventure. What do you do? The Mala Wharf if your |
| including: boating, swimming, exploring rainforests, | | | | answer. Years ago, trains used the pier to transport |
| surfing, snorkeling and beach-lounging. One of the | | | | goods delivered from the other islands to the |
| most popular activities, however, is diving. Scuba | | | | mainland. After they stopped using it for transport, |
| divers love the year-long warm water and the | | | | the pier was used for fishing. Once that collapsed, |
| submerged treasures found in the crystal-clear water. | | | | the area was roped off so no one can enter... except |
| One of the most popular Maui scuba diving sites is | | | | divers. The rubble has since become a home to many |
| the Molokini Crater. The moon-shaped crater that | | | | fish and marine growth. Searching the Mala Wharf is |
| rises out of the ocean has become a destination for | | | | akin to exploring a sunken ship; the many nooks and |
| boaters, snorkeling and scuba divers alike. Inside the | | | | crannies will provide hours of inquisitive excitement. |
| crater, exotic eels and rays are common as well as | | | | The depths reach up to 35 feet and it's |
| many other rare fish. Sharks are known even make | | | | recommended for intermediate-to-advanced divers. |
| an appearance. Manta rays are as harmless as they | | | | For the more daring, night expeditions will provide |
| are fascinating to watch - their "wingspan" can get up | | | | some thrilling experiences, especially if you get the |
| to 15 feet wide and the sight of them gliding | | | | chance to encounter a reef shark. However, divers |
| gracefully above you is unlike anything you've likely | | | | should not try to explore this site without a guide! |
| seen. Outside of the crater, you'll encounter more | | | | The rest of the pier is still considered unsafe and |
| animals, the water is deep blue and you'll have to deal | | | | without proper instruction, you're at risk of venturing |
| with a slight current. These dives are designed for | | | | into dangerous territory. |
| more experienced divers and are sometimes canceled | | | | Of all the wonderful Maui scuba diving, Papalua Beach |
| due to weather conditions. | | | | is one of the best locations for beginners. The warm |
| Another popular site is Honolua Bay. Ideal for | | | | waters are home to friendly turtles and timid fish. At |
| intermediate divers, this bay includes reef on both | | | | depths between 35-45 feet, divers can explore some |
| sides and black-sand beach for the sunbathers. A | | | | of the best coral in the area. The area is lined with |
| good selection of tropical fish dart in and out of the | | | | picnic tables that make it a pleasant outing during any |
| reef and friendly turtles frequent the area as well. | | | | day. The best times to visit this dive site are from |
| Depths can reach up to 35 feet, but shallower | | | | December to April. |