Molokini Crater

Molokini Crater is one of the most popular diving and snorkeling sites in Hawaii, it's a volcanic crater which has partly collapsed.

The crescent shaped island and 200 acres of prolific marine life in the crater and its surrounds are now protected within a marine sanctuary. The remaining wall of the crater is an excellent wall drift dive, plummeting about 350 feet. The rest of the crater is shallower, so slightly warmer than the surrounding ocean and this warmth and protection attracts marine life.

The coral laden middle of the crater is a favourite haunt for the bright yellow butterfly fish and the raised outcrops around the collapsed edge are home to whitetip reef sharks.