Can you swim in Maya Bay?

Swimming is prohibited at Maya Bay, but most boat tours will include a stop in nearby Pileh Bay where swimming and snorkelling is permitted. Daily visitor numbers will be capped and boats have to adhere to rules which only allow a limited number to dock at Loh Samah Bay each hour.



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Experienced snorkelers will be dazzled. It is also extremely well protected from the open ocean so it offers a safe and comfortable environment for novice snorkelers.

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The quick answer is no, you don't have to know how to swim to snorkel in Maui! Although knowing how to swim will make snorkeling easier, it does not mean you need to know how to swim to be able to snorkel in Maui.

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Leave the water quickly and calmly if a shark is sighted; if you see a shark, alert lifeguards or other swimmers immediately. Keep pets out of the water as their erratic movement can attract sharks. Be aware that using bait to lure fish may also attract sharks.

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The crystal-clear water (with an average of 150 feet of visibility) at Molokini Crater is what makes this one of the best snorkeling locations on Maui. Molokini is a popular place for both beginners and experienced snorkelers, and it is the top choice for morning snorkel tours in all of Maui.

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The area around Puerto Costa Maya is also very safe. Mahahual and the surrounding region are sparsely populated and crime levels are very low.

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From this small paradise beach in the Riviera Maya Snorkeling experience, you can go snorkeling off shore and see some coral formations and fishes that are not actually part of the coral reef barrier.

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