SCUBA Diving
The towering pali, or coastal sea cliffs, you see on the coast of Lanai, don’t just stop when they hit water and meet with the crashing waves. Rather, the volcanic formations keep plunging their way down, creating walls, pinnacles, coves, and caves that house reef fish, turtles, and sharks. Unlike some of the shorelines on Maui, there is minimal runoff here on Lanai, thanks to the volcanic cliffs, which help filter the water and keep visibility in a consistent range of 80-100 feet.
On an adventurous day of scuba diving on Lanai, swim through the famous “First Cathedral” with its enormous underwater dome, and feel the powerful rush of the current as you launch yourself out of “The Shotgun.” At “Second Cathedrals,” on the southwestern coast, shine your light on a sprig of black coral that clings to the roof of the cave, and there’s always the chance you could encounter a pod of dolphins passing overhead.