I'm thinking of taking my 12-year-old granddaughter snorkeling for the first time, probably this summer in July. She's a good swimmer. I live in California and am considering the Keys or maybe Hawaii. Is the snorkeling good in the Keys? If so, what are the best places to go? Is summer an awful time to go (too hot and humid?) or is it doable? We might me able to go for a week in December but I know it will be packed and more expensive then.
A friend has a house I could rent in Kauai, but it is expensive to get there. Also, I don't know how great the snorkeling is. He mentioned Ke'e Beach. Any thoughts? Is the Big Island a much better snorkeling place in Hawaii? I've been told that it is.
We'd be looking for shallow water (get closer to fish) pretty reefs, and calm waters.
I dive, but this will be more of a snorkel trip for her.
A friend has a house I could rent in Kauai, but it is expensive to get there. Also, I don't know how great the snorkeling is. He mentioned Ke'e Beach. Any thoughts? Is the Big Island a much better snorkeling place in Hawaii? I've been told that it is.
We'd be looking for shallow water (get closer to fish) pretty reefs, and calm waters.
I dive, but this will be more of a snorkel trip for her.