For an idyllic day on the water, head to Wailea Beach in South Maui, located near some of the island's best hotels.

The Surprising Cause of Hawaii’s Snorkeling Deaths Snorkeling deaths caused by rapid onset pulmonary edema may be as common, or more so, than the accidental inhalation of water.

Picturesque coastlines with unique topography and diverse ecosystems not only make snorkeling one of the best things to do in Maui, but they also make the island one of the best places to snorkel ...

With the sound of whale song filling the water, Elias (foreground) and Trevor Schutt snorkel on a clear-water day at Wailea Friday. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo WAILUKU — Health ...

More recent deaths, however, have involved snorkelers using traditional two-piece snorkel-and-mask equipment. -- The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo The increasing popularity of new full-faced ...

Located off the western shore of Maui, the top locations for snorkeling are close to beaches, or visitors can take a snorkeling tour. In fact, many of the island's top hotels will offer guests ...

On Thursday, police in Maui received a call from a man who "saw a shark swim by repeatedly" while he was snorkeling 50 yards from Keawakapu Point, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources ...

8 in Maui as a large shark was seen in the waters ... Officials Say Shark Attacked Woman Who Vanished While Snorkeling with Husband, Blast 'Conspiracy Theories' Last week, authorities released ...