Absolutely! Nestled along Maui's coast, near the scenic Honolua Bay and accessible via Honoiki Street, Turtle Town is undoubtedly worth a visit, especially for those who appreciate marine life and underwater exploration.
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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.
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.
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.
Sea turtles are gentle in nature, but they also have the ability to bite with their sharp beaks they use for eating algae off the reef, sea urchins, fish, squid and jellyfish! The safest way to snorkel with sea turtles in Maui is to swim slowly and calmly in the water. Keep your distance and observe the turtle.
On the northern tip of Oahu a set of scenic bays flank the famed Turtle Bay Resort. The smaller of the two is protected from the deeper ocean swells by natural volcanic rock jetties making it a safe place to snorkel for visitors of all ages.
What to expect visiting Selingan Island (Turtle Island) Only 50 visitor permits are allocated each day to stay on Palau Selingan (Turtle Island). The only tour available is an overnight stay which departs at 8.00am and returns the following morning. It is not possible to visit just for a day trip.