執筆者
マウイ シュノーケリング, 1985年以来、マアラエア港からモロキニ・クレーター、タートル・タウン、コーラル・ガーデンへのツアーを運航しています。ツアーは、米国沿岸警備隊の免許を持つ船長が乗船し、
米国沿岸警備隊の検査を受けた旅客船.
簡単な回答
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.
マウイ島でシュノーケリングをする際に、やってはいけないことは何か気になりませんか？少し準備をするだけで、水中でリラックスできるだけでなく、せっかく見に来たサンゴ礁や海洋生物を守ることにもつながります。.
それを踏まえて、モロキニ・クレーターやマウイ島周辺のその他のシュノーケリングスポットでシュノーケリングをする際に絶対にやってはいけないことトップ10をご紹介します。.
マウイ島でシュノーケリングをする際に絶対にやってはいけないことトップ10
1. いかなる時も海洋生物に接触してはならない
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.
サンゴの上に立ったり、サンゴをつかんだりしてはいけません。サンゴ礁は生き物であり、たった一度のキックやステップでも、サンゴを壊したり死なせてしまう可能性があります。フィンを上げ、水平に浮かび、手や足でサンゴ礁に触れないようにしてください。.
2. 絶対に水中に物を投げ込まないでください
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. 焦らず、スムーズに泳ぐ
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 Maui Snorkeling初心者向けガイド explains what to expect.
Before entering, check the wind, swell, water quality, and posted warnings. Our マウイ島でのシュノーケリング条件ガイド brings those planning resources together. Skip snorkeling when the water is rough, murky, or unsuitable for your ability.
5. 経験豊富な海水浴者でない限り、シュノーケリングはしないでください
シュノーケリングは楽そうに見えるかもしれませんが、特に外洋では、しっかりとした泳ぎの能力が必要です。水に入る前に、自力で泳げること、呼吸をコントロールできること、そして頭まで水に浸かっても落ち着いていられることを確認しておきましょう。.
モロキニ島、タートルタウン、マウイ島の海岸沿いのシュノーケリングスポットでは、水面が魅力的に見えても、風、波、潮流、深水などの状況が発生する場合があります。常に最新の状況を確認し、船長、乗組員、ライフガードの指示に従ってください。.
乗組員は装備のお手伝いやご質問への回答、浮力補助など喜んで対応いたしますが、浮力補助や乗組員のサポートは泳ぎの能力に代わるものではありません。海での泳ぎに自信がない方も、無理に水に入る必要はありません。船旅やマウイ島の美しい景色、デッキでの時間を存分にお楽しみいただけます。.
6. マウイ島では非ミネラル系の日焼け止めを使用しないでください
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.
7. モロキニ・クレーターには登らないでください
モロキニクレーター 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
フルフェイスシュノーケルマスク 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. 水に入る前にアルコールを飲まないでください
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．周囲の状況を見失わないように
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 タートルタウン 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.
最後に：マウイ島でシュノーケリングをする際に絶対にやってはいけない10のこと
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 コーラルガーデン, mahalo for helping care for Maui’s ocean.
Curious about sharks? Our Sharks in Maui guide puts encounters and ocean awareness into perspective.
ソースと更新情報
Planning your Maui snorkel day? These resources cover ocean conditions, snorkeling guidance, wildlife etiquette, sunscreen rules, and Molokini’s protected areas.
