When To Go Scuba Diving with Sea Turtles in Hawaii

Honu — as sea turtles are known in Hawaii — are a symbol of good luck, wisdom and longevity. Ask anyone with a C-card and you’ll hear that a green sea turtle is the sign of a good dive just about anywhere. And there may not be a better place to spend some quality underwater time with these righteous dudes than Maui, Hawaii, where larger green sea turtles migrate to mating grounds during the summer.

There are strict laws in place to protect the endangered Chelonia mydas while it nests onshore, but curious ones may hang around on a dive, especially if you’re spending time at one of Maui’s prime sites for spotting the green guys, such as Five Caves on the south side of the island.

Plan Your Trip

Water Conditions
Water temps in high 70s, with average viz around 60 feet.
What to Bring
A reliable snorkel; encounters often occur at the surface.
What You Need to Know
Brush up on the laws protecting sea turtles.
When to Go
Anytime, but especially in the summer months.
Where to Go
Ed Robinson’s Diving Adventures

Andy Zunz

Source: Sport Diver