A site of spectacular beauty awaits snorkelers at Maui's partially submerged Molokini Crater. Here’s what you should know before you go.

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So, you’ve finally booked that long-awaited Molokini snorkel trip – and now you can’t wait to don your snorkel and dive into the deep blue.But you’ve noticed your boat offers something called SNUBA, and you think to yourself, ‘What the heck is that?!’

Molokini Crater Dive Sites

Creating a perfect crescent shape in the sea, the sunken Molokini Crater is a snorkeling wonderland just offshore from Maui. Dubbed among the world’s top 10 diving locations, Molokini is prized by underwater enthusiasts for its protected reef, crystal-clear visibility and schools of tropical fish. The crater is also a favorite with birdwatchers, who come here to spot seabirds like petrels and shearwaters.

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