Where can I see sea turtles in Maui?

Best places to view sea turtles on Maui

Makena Landing (South Maui)
Maluaka Beach (South Maui)
Keawakapu Beach (South Maui)
Ulua Beach (South Maui)
Kaʻanapali Beach’s Puu Kekaa (Black Rock) – (West Maui)
The point between Napili Bay and Honokeana Cove (West Maui)
Kapalua Bay (West Maui)
Honolua Bay (West Maui)

When can you see sea turtles in Maui?

What time do sea turtles come to shore in Maui?

Did you know that there’s an optimal time to swim with sea turtles? Try snorkeling with sea turtles from 11am – 2pm and it will greatly improve your chances of spotting them. In fact, all of our sightings and encounters occurred within that time frame.

Will a sea turtle bite you?

Turtles will bite you if you are too close and they feel threatened. That said, there is NO excuse for you being close enough to a turtle to get bitten. NONE.

Do sea turtles sleep on the beach?

Sea turtles are reptiles and they breath air. They can stay underwater for longer then 30 minutes at a time where they feed on limu (seaweed). They sleep out on the reef by taking short naps underwater, but will also crawl up on a sandy beach to sleep and dry out their shells to kill the algae that grows on them.

What month do sea turtles lay eggs in Hawaii?

As with the honu, hawksbill nest every 2-7+ years and lay between 1-5 clutches per nesting season, averaging 180 eggs per clutch. Nesting can begin as early as May and lasts until October, although hatchlings can emerge as late as December.

Do sea turtles bite?

Although green sea turtles can bite, that’s not why we give them their space. They are generally known for their gentle nature and we want to observe them from a respectful distance for their own safety, allowing them to go about their feeding, breathing, mating and nesting routines without interruption.

Are sea turtles aggressive or friendly?

Sea turtles are not aggressive unless they are in danger. However, becoming too close to them increases the risk of getting a painful bite. The largest species is the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), whose largest specimen found was three meters long and weighed more than 900 kilos.

What to do if you see a sea turtle on the beach?

If this happens to you, here are some simple rules to follow:

Do not walk on the beach with a flashlight or shine a light in the sea turtle’s face.
Do not take pictures using flashes.
Stay clear and out of sight of the turtle until she begins laying eggs, otherwise you may scare her back into the sea.

Where are the Hawaiian green sea turtles on Maui?

This beautiful snorkel location is found along the southern coast, in the general area between Nahuna Point and Black Sand Beach. Turtle Town is a unique series of underwater lava formations developed long ago by the eruptions of submarine volcanoes. Today, the coral reef at Turtle Town is abundant with the protected Hawaiian green sea turtle.

Where to snorkel at Turtle town in Maui?

Turtle Town. Maui snorkeling will never be the same again once you have visited Turtle Town in Maui. This beautiful snorkel location is found along the southern coast, in the general area between Nahuna Point and Black Sand Beach.

What do Hawaiian green sea turtles like to eat?

The algae, which is called limu (Hawaiian), is abundant in and around Maui’s coral reefs at Turtle Town. One sea turtle expert has identified at least nine different species of algae that were the favorites of the Hawaiian green sea turtles. There is also a special seagrass that these turtles like to eat.

When is the best time to see sea turtles in Hawaii?

The best time to see sea turtles in Hawaii is anytime; often, they’re spotted swimming just offshore or sunning themselves on the beach. Note: It is important to give turtles their space and to not disturb them. Hawaiian Green sea turtles are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, and it’s illegal to touch or harass them.