The following pictures are from various snorkeling outings on Hawaii in May 2004. Follow the links below for photos from walks and other island sights.
Kahalu'u Beach Park:
Orange-spined Unicorn Fish
Big Island of Hawaii
Snorkeling Adventures
Sea turtle (Honu) floats past
Fair Wind Cruise from Keauhou Bay:
The Fair Wind crew offer an outstanding 4-hour snorkeling trip, including a BBQ lunch
Relaxing on the deck of the Fair Wind II, a luxurious custom-made catamaran
The cruise goes from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Bay, site of pristine snorkeling
Approaching Captain Cook Monument on Kealakekua Bay
A Red Urchin hides in the coral, with colorful Wrasses
Threadfin Butterfly Fish typically swim in pairs
A large but shy Moray Eel slides into a rock hole
Colorful Yellow Tang feed on the abundant cauliflower coral
The spiny Black Urchin should be avoided!
View of Kealakekua Bay as the Fair Wind departs for Keauhou
Spinner Dolphins joined us as we left the bay
Wai'opae Tidepools, Puna:
These amazing tidepools are just south of Kapoho Bay, and not to be missed
The coral is particularly beautiful here; wear reef shoes to walk between the tidepools
(never step on coral, only the lava rock, or you will kill the live coral)
Butterfly Fish and Wrasses hide under a rock ledge
Stunning blue coral
Threadfin Butterfly Fish
A Moorish Idol floats past
View other Hawaii photos:
Kilauea Iki Loop Mauna Iki Trail Big Island Sights
