This dive site, known as Coral Gardens, offers a convenient stop on the way back to Lahaina after exploring Molokini. It’s located near the beach and features beautiful canyons accessible by swimming from the mooring buoy. The area is abundant with vibrant coral gardens, making it an excellent choice for divers seeking colorful underwater landscapes. You can expect to encounter reef fish and possibly octopus as you explore. The maximum depth of this site is 60 feet, but shallower areas provide ample opportunity for longer bottom times. It’s particularly well-suited for a post-deep dive recovery.
Coral Gardens
Vibrant coral gardens and canyons teeming with reef fish.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Surgeonfish
Bannerfish
Turtle
Snowflake Moray
Pufferfish
Scorpionfish
Snapper
Octopus
Triggerfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Pipefish
Boxfish
Trumpetfish
French Angelfish
Common Lionfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow maximum depth (18m), boat access, and typically calm conditions.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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