Turtle Mound Mauna Lani Makaiwa Bay

Shallow lava tubes with turtles and white tip sharks.

Boat Access
4m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique exploration experience. It features shallow lava tubes and interconnecting cave systems, providing opportunities for cave diving (with appropriate training). A notable feature is the presence of a turtle cleaning station, frequently active in the mornings – a rewarding sight for divers. White tip reef sharks are often observed resting beneath ledges within the area. Divers can also expect to encounter large schools of Palani and other surgeonfish. This makes it a popular location for both macro and wide-angle photography.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

turtlesharkcoral reefcavernswim-throughlava tubesbeginner friendlywide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

Green Sea TurtleWhite Tip Reef SharkPalani (Eyestripe Surgeonfish)Yellow TangParrotfishButterflyfishTriggerfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth is beginner-friendly; cave systems require advanced training.

Hazards:
overhead environmentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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