For an idyllic day on the water, head to Wailea Beach in South Maui, located near some of the island's best hotels.

Picturesque coastlines with unique topography and diverse ecosystems not only make snorkeling one of the best things to do in Maui, but they also make the island one of the best places to snorkel ...

Snorkeling deaths caused by rapid onset pulmonary edema may be as common, or more so, than the accidental inhalation of water ...

From there, you can snorkel or dive to see Maui's stunning underwater kingdoms, go whale-watching, embark on a deep-sea fishing charter, and much more. Right on the harbor is the Maui Ocean Center ...

With the sound of whale song filling the water, Elias (foreground) and Trevor Schutt snorkel on a clear-water day at Wailea Friday. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo WAILUKU — Health ...

More recent deaths, however, have involved snorkelers using traditional two-piece snorkel-and-mask equipment. -- The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo The increasing popularity of new full-faced ...

Courtesy of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - A Concept by Hyatt ... You can rent paddleboards, kayaks and snorkel gear, or you can head out on an island excursion. If your muscles are sore after ...