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Kauai

Lava caverns, summer runs to Niihau, and year-round reef life on the Garden Isle

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Destination Guide Sources For Kauai

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20 sources • Updated Oct 30, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 30, 2025.

NOAA Fisheries: Humpback Whale Approach Regulations in Hawaii - 100-yard whale approach rule.
NOAA Fisheries: Spinner Dolphin 50-yard Rule - Approach and swim prohibition within 50 yards.
NOAA: Viewing Marine Wildlife in Hawaii - Turtle 3 m and monk seal 15 m / 45 m guidance.
Humpback Whale Sanctuary Regulations - Sanctuary rules and reminders.
NOAA Tides & Currents: Nawiliwili Station 1611400 - Local observations for water and marine data.
Hawaii DLNR State Parks: Haena State Park - Non-resident entry and parking fees plus hours.
Go Haena Reservations - Parking, shuttle, and entry reservation system.
DLNR: Napali Coast Park Info - Permit and camping fee details for Kalalau Trail.
Lihue Airport (LIH) Official - Airport and ground transport info.
County of Kauai: The Kauai Bus Fares - Public bus fares and passes.
County of Kauai: The Kauai Bus Schedules - Fixed route schedules.
DAN Emergency Assistance - Emergency dive medicine hotline.
University Health Partners: Hyperbaric Treatment Center - Recompression facility contact.
Hawaii State Act 104 (2018) Sunscreen Law - Ban on sale of oxybenzone and octinoxate sunscreens.
Seasport Divers: Niihau Diving Info - Typical sites and seasonality for Niihau trips.
DiveJourney: Koloa Landing - Internal spot page for Koloa Landing.
DiveJourney: Sheraton Caverns - Internal spot page for Sheraton Caverns.
DiveJourney: Three Fingers - Internal spot page for Three Fingers.
DiveJourney: Vertical Awareness - Internal spot page for Vertical Awareness (Lehua/Niihau).
DiveJourney: Brenneckes Ledge - Internal spot page for Brenneckes Ledge.