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Snorkel en Maui, operando excursiones al cráter Molokini, Turtle Town y Coral Gardens desde el puerto de Māʻalaea desde 1985. Las excursiones son dirigidas por capitanes con licencia de la Guardia Costera de EE. UU. a bordo de un
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The main things you should never do when snorkeling in Maui include touching wildlife or coral, snorkeling alone, ignoring ocean conditions, and pushing beyond your swimming ability. A little preparation, comfortable gear, and respect for the reef can help you make the most of your snorkel day.
10 things to avoid:
- Touch, ride, chase, or crowd marine life, or stand on coral.
- Throw trash, food scraps, or drinks into the ocean.
- Feed fish, turtles, whales, or other wildlife.
- Rush, overexert yourself, or lose track of your buddy.
- Enter the water unless you’re an experienced ocean swimmer who can swim independently.
- Use non-mineral sunscreen on Maui without a prescription.
- Land on or climb Molokini Crater.
- Use a full-face snorkel mask on our Lani Kai II tours.
- Drink alcohol before all in-water activities are finished.
- Ignore ocean conditions, lose track of your surroundings, or keep snorkeling if you feel unwell.
¿Te preguntas qué no debes hacer al practicar snorkel en Maui? Un poco de preparación te ayudará a sentirte relajado en el agua y a proteger el arrecife y la vida marina que has venido a ver.
Teniendo esto en cuenta, aquí están las 10 cosas principales que nunca debes hacer mientras practicas snorkel en el cráter Molokini u otros lugares para practicar snorkel alrededor de Maui.
Las 10 cosas que nunca debes hacer al practicar snorkel en Maui
Nunca hagas contacto con ninguna forma de vida marina en ningún momento.
Spotting a Hawaiian green sea turtle, or honu, can be a highlight of your snorkel day. Enjoy watching without touching, chasing, crowding, or blocking its path. NOAA recommends staying at least 10 feet away, both in the water and on land. Give wildlife room to carry on naturally.
Y nunca te pares ni agarres el coral. Los arrecifes de coral son animales vivos, y un solo golpe o paso puede romperlos o matarlos. Mantén tus aletas arriba, flota horizontalmente y evita tocar el arrecife con las manos o los pies.
2. Nunca tires nada al agua
Keep wrappers, cups, food scraps, and other waste out of the ocean. “Biodegradable” doesn’t mean something belongs in the water. Secure loose items before the boat gets moving, use the onboard bins, and take everything home with you when snorkeling from shore.
3. Don't Feed Marine Wildlife
Let the reef provide the menu. Don’t offer bread, snacks, or other food to fish, turtles, or marine mammals to bring them closer for a photo. Feeding can change wildlife behavior, and feeding marine life is prohibited at Molokini. Enjoy watching animals find their own food instead.
4. No te apresures - Nada con suavidad
Take your time and use gentle, steady kicks. You’re here to enjoy the reef, not cover as much distance as possible. Stay close to your buddy, even on a guided tour, and head back before you feel tired.
Comfortable swimming in the ocean but new to snorkel gear? Our Guía Maui Snorkeling para principiantes explains what to expect.
Before entering, check the wind, swell, water quality, and posted warnings. Our Guía de condiciones para practicar snorkel en Maui brings those planning resources together. Skip snorkeling when the water is rough, murky, or unsuitable for your ability.
5. No practiques snorkel a menos que seas un nadador experimentado en aguas abiertas.
Aunque el snorkel parezca sencillo, requiere saber nadar, sobre todo en mar abierto. Antes de entrar al agua, debes saber nadar sin ayuda, controlar la respiración y mantener la calma incluso con el agua por encima de la cabeza.
Las condiciones en Molokini, Turtle Town y los puntos de snorkel de la costa de Maui pueden incluir viento, oleaje, corrientes y aguas profundas, incluso cuando la superficie parezca tentadora. Consulta siempre las condiciones actuales y sigue las instrucciones de tu capitán, tripulación o socorrista.
Nuestro equipo estará encantado de ayudarle con el equipo, responder a sus preguntas y proporcionarle flotadores para mayor seguridad, pero estos y la asistencia del equipo no sustituyen la capacidad de nadar. Si no es un nadador experimentado en aguas abiertas, no hay ninguna obligación de entrar al agua. Aún así, podrá disfrutar del paseo en barco, del hermoso paisaje de Maui y del tiempo en cubierta.
6. No uses protector solar sin minerales en Maui.
For your Maui beach bag, choose mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide as the only active ingredients. Maui County prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of non-mineral sunscreen without a prescription. “Reef-safe” and “reef-friendly” aren’t regulated labels, so check the ingredients.
We provide mineral sunscreen aboard the Lani Kai II. Just ask the crew if you need some. A rash guard and time in the shade can also help protect you from the sun. Our Maui sunscreen guide explains what to look for.
No trepes al cráter Molokini
Cráter Molokini is more than a beautiful backdrop. Its waters are protected as a Marine Life Conservation District, and the islet itself is a state seabird sanctuary. Visitors aren’t allowed to land on or climb the crater. Enjoy the view from the boat and follow your crew’s directions as you explore the reef.
8. Don’t Bring a Full-Face Snorkel Mask for Our Tours
Máscaras de snorkel de cara completa aren’t allowed on our Lani Kai II tours. We provide standard masks, snorkels, and fins, and our crew can help check the fit before you enter the water.
Let us know if your mask leaks or your snorkel feels uncomfortable. Getting your gear sorted before you start makes it easier to focus on the reef.
9. No bebas alcohol antes de entrar al agua
You’re welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages aboard, but no glass, please. Wait until the crew confirms all in-water activities are finished, including snorkeling and any waterslide time, then enjoy your drink responsibly. Don’t return to the water after drinking.
10. No pierdas de vista tu entorno
It’s easy to get caught up watching a colorful fish or a passing honu. Check your position regularly, stay near your buddy, and keep the boat or your planned exit in sight. Turtle sightings at Pueblo Tortuga are a possibility, never a guarantee.
If you become unusually short of breath, dizzy, or suddenly exhausted, stop snorkeling and signal your buddy or crew immediately. Keep your face out of the water, remove the snorkel from your mouth, and use available flotation while getting help to exit. Don’t try to push through or swim back alone.
Sudden or unexplained breathing difficulty needs prompt medical assessment, even if you start to feel better. Call 911 for severe or ongoing breathing trouble, chest pain, or fainting. Don’t return to the water.
Pensamientos finales: Las 10 cosas que nunca debes hacer al hacer esnórquel en Maui
A little care goes a long way on a Maui snorkel day. Give wildlife room, look after the reef, and follow your crew’s guidance so you can focus on enjoying the experience. Whether you visit Molokini, Turtle Town, or Jardines de Coral, mahalo for helping care for Maui’s ocean.
Curious about sharks? Our Sharks in Maui guide puts encounters and ocean awareness into perspective.
