Get Friendly with the Sea Life

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Jun 13
2 min read

Updated: Jul 4

Nothing says “vacation mode” like slipping into crystal-clear waters and coming face-to-face with neon-hued fish, swaying corals, and hidden shipwrecks. Snorkeling and scuba diving are the quintessential resort activities—equal parts adrenaline rush and soul-soother—where every fin kick delivers a front-row seat to the ocean’s secret show.

From the kaleidoscopic reefs of Hawaii’s Big Island and Florida’s Dry Tortugas to the kelp forests off California’s Channel Islands, the U.S. is sprinkled with world-class dive sites begging to be explored.

We’ve scoped out the very best underwater playgrounds, but the spot featured below is just one prime example of where you can chart your own subaquatic escape.

STAY: Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Perched on 15 lush acres of oceanfront beside Mokapu Beach in Wailea, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort blends contemporary Hawaiian design with laid-back luxury. The property boasts 320 guest rooms—including 30 villas and 35 suites—each opening onto a private lanai with sweeping ocean or garden views.

Three cascading infinity pools (one adults-only), a full-service spa, and five on-site restaurants ensure every moment feels indulgent, while cultural experiences—think hula lessons, local lei making, and starlit ukulele concerts—keep you rooted in island tradition.

Whether you’re floating in a plunge pool off your villa’s deck, sipping handcrafted cocktails poolside, or chasing sunrise atop neighboring Haleakalā, Andaz Maui at Wailea is a one-stop gateway to Hawaii’s famed beaches, lush valleys, and legendary aloha spirit.

FEATURED ACTIVITY: Molokini Snorkel-Sail

Climb aboard a sleek catamaran for the ultimate private Molokini snorkel sail—Maui’s No. 1 marine adventure. As dawn breaks over the vibrant, crescent-shaped Molokini Crater (home to over 400 fish species), you’ll fuel up on a full buffet breakfast before slipping into crystal waters with premium snorkel gear, reef-safe sunscreen, and flotation vests.

In summer, your guides will lead you to Turtle Arches—aka Turtle Town—where Hawaiian green sea turtles glide beneath you; in winter, swap fins for binoculars and join a humpback whale–watching safari.

Mid-voyage, indulge in a local lunch buffet and mid-morning snacks, plus a curated selection of non-alcoholic refreshments, local beers, seltzers, wine, and sparkling bubbles.

With an onboard photographer capturing every vivid moment—both above and below the surface—and optional round-trip transport from Maui’s South and West sides, this is more than a snorkel trip; it’s a front-row ticket to Hawaii’s kaleidoscopic undersea theater.