Snorkel Maui and Lanai: Guide to the underwater world of Hawaii [Paperback]

Judy Malinowski (Author), Mel Malinowski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2000

Snorkel Maui and Lanai is the one and only guidebook exclusively devoted to snorkeling on Maui and Lanai. In this expanded second edition, it has even more sites and maps than before. No other guide comes close to the level of snorkeling detail provided here. Take "Snorkel Maui and Lanai", along with a good general guidebook of your choice, and you'll have all the details you need for a great vacation!

From a colorful cover to 39 accurate maps and details on 67 top snorkeling sites, SML draws you into the fascinating underwater world that shouldn't be missed by anyone touring Maui or Lanai.

As Dave Barry says: "When you finally see what goes on underwater, you realize that you've been missing the whole point of the ocean--it's like going to the circus and staring at the outside of the tent."

Snorkel Maui and Lanai is the second in a series of guidebooks that provide more detailed snorkeling information than ever before available for each of the Hawaiian islands in an attractive, easy to carry package. "Snorkel Hawaii: The Big Island", also available from Amazon.com, provides the same detailed coverage of Hawaii's biggest island. "Snorkel Kauai", guide to the Garden Isle, will also be available on Amazon.com in early 2001. Our website, snorkelguides.com, provides detailed updates and more.

Subtitle-Guide to the Underwater World of Hawaii

Editorial Reviews

Review

With simple prose that is eloquent with aloha, their books are extended love letters to Hawaii's best reefs. The authors preach respect for moana and aina, and gush over the more extravagant snorkeling sites while warning of problems. Detailed and accurate maps and charts can put even a hopeless twit in the right spot for a delightful diving adventure, and the text leaves readers with a sense of history, Hawaiian culture, geography, oceanography and aloha. -- Honolulu Star-Bulletin Greg Ambrose December 15, 1997

From the Author

Why Snorkel Maui? Maui offers more snorkeling sites within easy reach than any other Hawaiian island. There is something here for every snorkeler and ample variety to keep a whole family happy. Laze around on endless golden beaches and cool yourself with colorful snorkeling swims. Follow this up with good food, shopping and socializing if you're so inclined. It's all close at hand on Maui. There are many sites with easy entry from calm, sheltered bays and broad, golden sandy beaches. Maui has extensive reefs with plenty of colorful and exciting creatures. Popular Molokini Island, with its crystal-clear waters, or the unique island of Lanai lie just a brief excursion away, and offer a change of pace if you're in the mood. The choices are ample: beautiful, sweeping expanses of soft coral sand and diverse snorkeling sites; action-packed total destination resorts with all amenities; secluded little-known beach retreats just around the bend; or nearby, less touristed neighbor island hideaways. Choices like this have made Maui a legendary destination. Snorkel Maui and Lanai makes it easy. An active vacation is memorable for adventure as well as relaxation. Hassles and missteps finding out where to go can raise your blood pressure and waste your time. We've done extensive research that will help you quickly locate appropriate sites that fit your interests and abilities, saving your valuable vacation hours. Snorkeling sites in Hawaii are sometimes tricky because of changeable waves and currents, so it's best to get good advice before heading out. Everyone has had their share of unpleasant experiences due to vague directions as well as outdated or inaccurate information. We have created the Snorkel Hawaii series as that savvy snorkeling buddy everyone needs. We have snorkeled all the major sites listed many times, and many that are not well known. The challenge lies in finding them quickly, as well as how to enter and exit, and where to snorkel, so you'll have a safe and rewarding experience. Our detailed maps and instructions will ease the uncertainty, saving you time and effort. Try to visit Maui and Lanai at least once in your life and by all means don't miss the underwater world. Aloha!

-Judy and Mel Malinowski

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Indigo Publications; 2 edition (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964668033
• ISBN-13: 978-0964668034
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,199,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only good Snorkel focused book for Maui..., September 4, 2005

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flippergirl (SoCal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Snorkel Maui and Lanai: Guide to the underwater world of Hawaii (Paperback)

I have used both the Snorkel Kauai and this book on different trips to Hawaii. On our most recent trip to Maui, I found this book to be quite useful for finding those harder to find access points to the numerous beaches in South Maui. I also have the Maui Revealed book by Dougherty & Friedmann, but I find their discussions on snorkeling spots to be quite limited in all of their books and definitely not as good. Also, with Snorkel Maui and Lanai, the beaches are organized geographically around the island, the maps are closer to the page describing the beach, and the directions to get to the beach and find parking are much better than you will find in the Maui Revealed book. I didn't mean this to be a comparison of these two books, but based on other comments, I think if you want to explore the beaches in detail for where is best to snorkel you should buy this book. It is not expensive and is a good deal.

The most useful section of this book is on pages 40-42, "Maui Snorkeling Sites at a Glance". They list the beaches going from west to south to east around the island and a "snorkel worthy" rating, how easy is the access, facilities, what page you'll find the description on, and then a brief note on each. These pages are well worth the cost of the book and I would use them constantly to plan our next day. I found their ratings (A, B, or C) to be dead on and "easy, intermediate, or advanced" rating to be good, too. The next best aspect of the book is letting you know about the beach access parking, you don't often get that for every beach in Maui Revealed.

A very useful book!

P.S. As they suggest, do NOT miss Honolua Bay, Malu'aka Beach, and the Fishbowl (we followed the instructions from Maui Revealed for that one, though). Ulua Beach was beautiful and good for snorkeling, too.

Hope this helps.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book if you plan to snorkel in Maui!, March 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Snorkel Hawaii: Maui and Lanai (Paperback)

We bought the Maui/Lanai version of the book and found it was the book we used most once we got to Maui. We spent 6 days snorkeling in the mornings and this book gave us exact information about where to go! Some of the sites were wonderful and off the beaten path.(None of the other books or the dive shops had ALL of this information.) Well worth the small investment!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great guide, December 27, 1999

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James R. Hoadley "Nagano Jim" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snorkel Hawaii: Maui and Lanai (Paperback)

This book will guide you to a lot of hidden places that are well worth the trip. In addition, it's written with a sense of humor and a down to earth attitude that makes it very enjoyable to read. If you've never been snorkeling before, the first chapter will "get your feet wet." If you're an experienced snorkeler or diver, the descriptions and maps will help you maximize your time on Maui. The only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars is that some of the maps contain small inaccuracies. Nothing that you can't figure out when you're there, but a little disconcerting. Still, an extremely helpful book. If you like snorkeling, and are going to Maui, you need this one!