Comparing Red Hill & Kealakekua Bay snorkeling

[avalon007]

Hi,

 

Can anyone who has actually snorkeled in both Red Hill & Kealakekua Bay advise if one is far superior to the other, or much the same since they are both part of the same marine park?

 

Thanks.:)

[avalon007]

Nobody been to both destinations?

 

Has anyone been to Red Hill & can comment on if it was good snorkeling?

 

Thanks.

[diverearl]

Hi,

 

Can anyone who has actually snorkeled in both Red Hill & Kealakekua Bay advise if one is far superior to the other, or much the same since they are both part of the same marine park?

 

Thanks.:)

 

Here is what divers and snorkelers have posted on Shore diving .com

http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/Hawaii/TBI/Kealakekua/index.htm

 

I've never done any diving at Kealakekua Bay but I can say some of the better diving on the island is at the Captain Cook Monument not far from this location. If you are not carrying dive gear but just going to snorkel there is a trail going down to the monument but be ready for a pretty good hike back up, well worth the effort though.

 

Two Steps (also in the same area) is a great alternate if time is a real factor and Spinner Dolphins often frequent Two Steps so there is a decent chance to be in the water with them at this spot.