Scuba Diving Spots Off Lanaid

Information about some of the best scuba diving spots off Lanai Island in Hawaii.

Cathedrals Dive Site
Includes the First Cathedral and Second Cathedral dive sites. Created by huge underwater lave tubes. Named "Cathedrals" because the sunlight shining through holes in the lava has is reminiscent of the stain glass windows of a church. Scuba diving excursions to the Lanai Cathedrals can be booked through Trilogy Ocean Sports Lanai and through several scuba diving operations based on Maui Island. The Cathedrals are suitable for intermediate and advanced divers only.

Manele Hulopoe Marine Sanctuary
Marine conservation district on the south coast of Lanai island that includes both Manele Baya nd Hulopoe Bay.

Lanai Dive Sites by Name

Armchair Dive Site
DEPTH: 40 to 50 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
LOCATION: South Coast, East of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Lahaina Divers "Armchair" Article

Barge Harbor Dive Site
DEPTH: 90 to 100 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
LOCATION: Kaumalapau Harbor, West Coast, South End
RESOURCES:
- Lahaina Divers "Barge Harbor" Article

First Cathedral Dive Site
DEPTH: 45 to 70 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
LOCATION: South Coast, East of Hulopoe Beach
NOTE: Lava tube 100 feet long, nearly 2 stories high
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "First Cathedral" Article
- Lahaina Divers "First Cathedral" Article

Fish Rock Dive Site
DEPTH: 15 to 70 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
ACCESS: Boat Dive or Shore Dive
LOCATION: South Coast, East of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Fish Rock" Article
- Lahaina Divers "Fish Rock" Article

Hulopoe Beach Park
DEPTH: 20 to 35 feet
LEVEL: Beginner
ACCESS: Shore Dive
LOCATION: South Coast near the Four Seasons Resort
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Hulopoe and Manele Bay" Article

Knob Hill Dive Site
DEPTH: 50 to 60 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
LOCATION: South Coast, West of Manele Bay, off 4 Seasons Resort
RESOURCES:
- Lahaina Divers "Knob Hill" Article

Lighthouse Dive Site
DEPTH: 50 to 60 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
LOCATION: West Coast, South End
RESOURCES:
- Lahaina Divers "Lighthouse" Article

Mempachi Caves Dive Site
DEPTH: 40 to 50 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
LOCATION: South Coast, West of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Lahaina Divers "Mempachi Caves" Article

Monolith Dive Site
DEPTH: 90 to 100 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
LOCATION: South Coat, West of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Lahaina Divers "Monolith" Article

No Name Paradise Dive Site
DEPTH: 40 to 50 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
LOCATION: South Coast, West of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Lahaina Divers "No Name Paradise" Article

Pyramids Dive Site
DEPTH: 40 to 80 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
ACCESS: Shore Dive
LOCATION: South Coast
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Pyramids" Article

Second Catheral Dive Site
DEPTH: 15 to 70 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
ACCESS: Shore Dive
NOTE: Cavern dive site
LOCATION: South Coast, West of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Second Cathedrals" Article
- Lahaina Divers "Second Cathedral" Article

Sergeant Major Dive Site
DEPTH: 15 to 50 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
ACCESS: Boat Dive
LOCATION: South Coast, East of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Sergeant Major" Article
- Lanai Divers Sergeant Major" Article

Sergeant Minor Dive Site
DEPTH: 15 to 50 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
ACCESS: Boat Dive
NOTE: Featurees a 50 foot lava tube
LOCATION: South Coast, East of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Sergeant Minor" Article
- Lahaina Divers "Sergeant Minor" Article

Sharkfin Rock Dive Site
DEPTH: 25 to 90 feet
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
ACCESS: Shore Dive
NOTE: Features large rock formation shaped like a shark's fin
LOCATION: West Coast, South End
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Sharkfin Rock" Article
- Lahaina Divers "Sharkfin Rock" Article

Wash Rock Dive Site
DEPTH: 60 to 70 feet
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
ACCESS: Shore Dive
NOTE: Features "Tunnel of Love" lava tube
LOCATION: South Coast, West of Hulopoe Beach
RESOURCES:
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Wash Rock" Article
- Lahaina Divers "Wash Rock" Article

Resources

- Ed Robinson's "Lanai Dive Sites" Map
- Hawaii Scuba Diving "Lanai Dive Sites" Article
- Lahaina Divers "Lanai Dive Sites" Map
- Maui Information Guide "Lanai Dive Sites" Article
- Maui Information Guide "Lanai Dive Sites" Article
- Visit Maui Blog "Top 5 Lanai Snorkel and Scuba Spots" Article

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