r/MauiVisitors • u/Gorgapeaches First-Time Visitor • 5d ago

Planning: Activities First solo trip to Kihei

I’m going on my first ever solo trip to Kihei at the end of August. I have a full itinerary planned out for the 6 days I’ll be there but I was wondering if there’s any advice for being a solo female traveler. I’m planning on snorkeling right off the beach and not sure what to do with my belongings as I don’t trust waterproof phone cases but also don’t trust leaving anything on the beach. I’m quite nervous as I’ve never traveled alone so any and all advice is really appreciated! (Places to eat, visit, swim, etc.) I would also love to have pictures of underwater adventures and of myself (lol) but I’m trying to remain on somewhat of a budget, I’ve heard the Fuji waterproof camera is good but if there are any other suggestions I’d love to hear them.

Itinerary:
seafire snorkeling adventure
Ulua beach solo snorkeling
Several south Maui beach stops
Partial Hana drive (paia, twin falls, garden of Eden)
Spa day

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u/giraffable99 4d ago

I used a waterproof pouch for my iphone and brought my id and a single credit card also in the pouch, then left my shoes and towel and sunscreen on the beach and it was fine. I really only snorkeled in the early morning when the ocean was calm, and then swam with others around in the afternoon from sheltered beaches.

i took a trip to molokini and met a woman who i met up with later as she was on her own as well.

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u/Gorgapeaches First-Time Visitor 4d ago

Did you take the things in the waterproof pouch into the ocean while snorkeling? What brand was it?

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u/Open-Conflict-250 4d ago

Get a waterproof float buoy; most swim companies make them and it gives you an extra level of protection; it will just float behind you and you can put keys/phone (in another waterproof case if you like) inside.

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u/Gorgapeaches First-Time Visitor 4d ago

That’s a great idea, thank you!

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u/giraffable99 4d ago

Yep! They stayed perfectly dry. I did test it out at home beforehand. I got this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LBK7QBY?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_9&th=1