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Circumnaving the Island of Lanai

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Underwater Panoramic off Remote West Side of Lanai Shipwreck off shipwreck beach North Lanai snorkel gem   This summer I have been captaining a new adventurous trip that circumnavigates the nearby island of Lanai. Getting to see the 52 miles of coastline, most of which is hardly ever visited, is quite a treat. I am driving a 38' rigid inflatable boat. It is the same style that the coast guard and the navy seals often use. With a smaller boat and a small crowd I can get right up next to shipwrecks, blowholes, 1000' sea cliffs and more. We look for tropic birds nesting in the remote cliff sides, dolphins cruising the nearshore water, and new snorkel spots to explore. Everything is an option. Based on the weather I can put people in the water on the south, east, north, or west coast of the island. Not to mention a few offshore pinnacles that make for some good drift snorkels as well. Crocodile Needle Fish You never know what's lurking beneath Swim-th...