Hawaii

Hawaii is the only state in the United States that is completely made up of islands, they officially became a part of the USA on August 21, 1959. In total Hawaii has 137 islands including islets, atolls, reefs and of course the major eight- Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Niihau, Kahoolawe, and Hawaii Island (Big Island). The islands are situated on top of a geothermal “hot spot” deep under the ocean’s surface, and on Hawaii Island the world’s most active volcano Kilauea is constantly erupting, creating more land mass everyday! Scuba diving is accessible here from the shore, boat diving and on liveaboards. Known for outstanding visibility, warm waters, abundant sea life and dive sites that suit any diver. One of the more notable dives is the manta night dive on Hawaii Island, where you sit at the bottom of the sea with flashlights pointing up and watch in amazement as the mantas come in and make huge sweeping circles feeding on plankton. The islands also have tons of cavern diving, wrecks, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and clouds of fish!