Second Cathedral
Also known as: 2nd Cathedral
Best time to dive
January to December; December to April; May to September
What you might see
- DolphinPossible
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - deeper multi-chamber cavern, overhead environment, boat/scuba only
Safety notes
Overhead multi-chamber cavern (higher disorientation risk than First Cathedral, guide essential); exit via a lava "shoot"/chute requiring timing; channel-crossing swell; humpback whale 100-yard federal approach law Dec 15-Apr 15; monk seals protected
Permits & fees
None dive-specific; not part of Molokini MLCD; standard commercial operating permits apply to boats
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Lahaina/Manele Bay
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.