Snorkeling–and Napping–with Turtles in Hawaii

We were fortunate to experience sea turtles, both on land and under the sea, in both Kauai and Maui.

On Kauai, we discovered that green sea turtles, called “honu,” nap on the sand on Poipu Beach on the south coast every afternoon. At sunset, scores of them haul themselves up onto the beach to spend the night. We saw at least 40 there darkness obscured our view. The area is cordoned off to keep humans from getting too close, and a couple of naturalists told us about the turtles, which used to be endangered and have been upgraded to “threatened” status.

On Maui, there’s a similar beach on the Road to Hana that also attracts sea turtles napping.

And in West Maui, at Black Rock at the north end of Ka’anapali Beach, you can walk into the water in your snorkel gear and spend an afternoon floating while watching sea turtles eat. We also say spotted rays and a huge variety of other fish.

This video is long. The first five minutes are enough to give you an idea of the experience. But if you really want to immerse yourself in the sea with the turtles, watch the whole thing!

INFO:
Ka’anapali Beach, Maui - https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/maui/regions/west-maui/kaanapali-beach
Map - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QmxX1xX5CdHnWhaB7

Poipu Beach, Kauai - https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/kauai/regions/south-shore/poipu-beach-park
Map - https://maps.app.goo.gl/3CyQF3EKoAp8VqG89

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