Snorkel Hawaii The Big Island, Second Edition | 
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| Authors: Malinowski Judy, Mel Malinowski
Publisher: Indigo Publications
Category: Book
Buy New: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 314622
Media: Paperback
Edition: second
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0964668068
Dewey Decimal Number: 797
EAN: 9780964668065
ASIN: 0964668068
Publication Date: October 17, 2002
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Book Description
Snorkel Hawaii: The Big Island was the first guidebook exclusively devoted to snorkeling on The Big Island of Hawaii. In this 50% longer expanded second edition, even more sites and maps are included, plus updated tips and excursions. From a colorful cover to 54 site descriptions and 38 detailed maps of snorkeling sites, it draws you into the fascinating underwater world that shouldn't be missed by anyone touring the Big Island. As Dave Barry says: "When you finally see what goes on underwater, you realize that you've been missing the whole point of the ocean--it's like going to the circus and staring at the outside of the tent." It is the original in a series of guidebooks that provide more detailed snorkeling information than ever before available for each of the Hawaiian islands in an attractive, easy to carry package. Snorkel Maui and Lanai, and Snorkel Kauai, also available from Amazon.com, provides the same detailed coverage of these beautiful islands.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Good, but... July 3, 2008
Good info, but some of the information is outdated. As one example, one hotel is marked as the Kona Hilton, but it has not been a Hilton property since about 1994. The book contains some very basic how-to snorkeling information as well as descriptions of access areas.
 Exceptional Guide July 2, 2008
We've used this guide over the past several years and have found it to be exceptionally comprehensive. The book includes general information about diving the big island and then proceeds to give detailed descriptions of the various beaches around the island. We've yet to discover a beach that is not documented in this book.
The descriptions for of each beach include driving directions, parking information, and beach conditions. Whether you snorkel, dive, or just paly int he surf, this book will be helpful. As an experienced diver I enjoy the information about diving conditions, surge, clarity, and species that may be encountered at each site. Many of the beaches are known by several names. This guide includes local names as well as official state names.
Whether you plan to snorkel, scuba dive from shore, or just explore some new beaches, this guide is indespensible. This book combined with "Big Island Revealed" and "Hawaii's Fishes : A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers, and Aquarists" by John Hoover and you'll be fully set for any ocean adventures.
This One's a Keeper! March 15, 2008
When we were new at snorkeling we relied on boat trips to operator-chosen sites. That was ok then, but our options were limited. So I started researching snorkel sites online for subsequent trips to Hawaii. The information was OK, but not as useful as I'd hoped. I wish I'd found Snorkel Hawai'i three trips ago. The island's site index map, the sites at a glance table [which are a great help at narrowing choices], and the detailed site descriptions and maps were wonderful resources. It was a great thrill sharing a recommended area with and observing [at a respectful distance] wild dolphins resting and playing. The book includes a good selection of useful information and illustrations about other aspects of Hawaii. It's obvious that Judy and Mel have experienced what they're describing, which was another strong selling point. I know the Malinowskis have at least two more future customers after snorklers we met got a look at our copy.
Excellent information! August 26, 2007
This book was great for precise and concise information about where to snorkel on the Big Island. We used it daily to decide where we would go. It also gave information about where it was safe to take our 2 young and inexperienced snorkelers as well as where to park, the easiest place for entry, and which direction to head once you are in the water. I highly recommend this book.
Great snorkeling guide to Big Island July 5, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While a couple years old at this point, this book still pointed the way for me on a recent week of snorkeling on Hawaii. Excellent descriptions and maps of specific reefs and beaches. Good opening introduction to snorkeling for novices. If you are heading to the big island for snorkeling, spend time before your trip with this book and it will pay huge dividends.
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