Can I snorkel at Turtle Town?

Turtle Town is one of the most popular and recommended snorkeling destinations in all of Maui. Located conveniently along Maui's south shore, Turtle Town is a wonderful place to witness a wide variety of marine life, some of which is endemic to Hawaiian waters and found nowhere else on Earth.



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Unlike Maluaka, there is no direct beach access to reach Coral Gardens. Getting here would require a long swim or a kayak, but unless you're extremely confident in the ocean, we don't recommend either.

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Turtle Cove: Head to the stunning and white sandy beach where, after a short boat ride, you will enjoy a wonderful snorkeling session, exploring the wonders of the sea while looking out for graceful turtles and tropical fish.

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Don't Touch Coral While Snorkeling
Whenever someone touches the corals with their hands, they unintentionally disrupt the protective mucous layer that contains its microbiome, similar to the one we have in our gut. Inflicting damage or removing the coral's mucous layer can severely hamper its health and well-being.

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Snorkeling – this area is known for good snorkeling when the waves are flat and the water is clear. You just might see some Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles swimming in the vicinity. Remember to stay clear of them. The rocky bottom also attracts other colorful marine life, so enjoy!

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This reef area is protected from the island's trade winds by Haleakala, making for relatively calm waters. Turtle Town is a popular add-on destination to many Molokini Crater snorkeling and diving excursions, but it's also known as an ideal sea kayaking spot.

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If your goal is to see turtles in the water, snorkeling at Turtle Canyon is worth it. This is a great opportunity to see sea turtles and enjoy a boat ride. But a word of caution: this is a crowded spot. It's the closest snorkeling tour stop near Waikiki and a lot of tours head out there daily.

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The largest green turtle nesting population is found at Tortuguero, on the coast of Costa Rica where about 22,500 green turtle females nest annually. Raine Island, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, has the second largest nesting population of about 18,000 females per season.

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