| Manele Bay is located in the southern most | | | | sea cliffs which provide added protection |
| part of the Hawaiian Island of Lanai and is | | | | from vicious storms and powerful currents. |
| no doubt the most sheltered of the island | | | | These cliffs as well as providing a natural |
| harbours. For this very reason this harbour | | | | shield also give visitors some of the best |
| is frequented by a lot of recreational and | | | | views. The best places to see the sea cliffs |
| chartered ships as well as yachts, tour | | | | is from New Manele Road which runs down by |
| vessels and the friendly Expedition ferries | | | | The Challenge Golf Course where a small trail |
| that run people between Lanai and Maui. The | | | | takes you down to an amazing vantage point. |
| winter months however do see a slight | | | | The harbour also has a number of facilities |
| increase in the amount of traffic in and out | | | | including barbeque and picnic areas with a |
| of the bay. | | | | priceless sea views. |
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| Manele Bay, according to the local islanders, | | | | There are shuttles that are available to |
| is composed of two separate areas, White | | | | carry people from the harbour to either of |
| Manele and Black Manele. | | | | the luxury hotels or to Lanai City. |
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| The white part of encompasses the magnificent | | | | This is where visitors who are interested in |
| and sun drenched Hulopoe Beach that boarders | | | | sailing, fishing, marine tours and |
| on the steps of the luxurious Manele Bay | | | | snorkelling will be able to charter a vessel. |
| Hotel. Full of reefs and underwater caverns | | | | |
| this is a haven for a wide number of tropical | | | | Kaumalapau Harbour is more barge and |
| fish species and because of this, the one | | | | transport vessel friendly as it is not as |
| side of this part of the harbour was declared | | | | sheltered. Note there are no harbours on the |
| a Marine Life Conservation District. Visiting | | | | North side of Lanai. |
| and snorkelling are encouraged but all the | | | | |
| while respecting these precious natural | | | | It is relatively easy to obtain temporary |
| habitats. The naturally protected part of the | | | | mooring for a vessel. The only time it might |
| harbour also provided sunbathers the perfect | | | | be difficult to get a spot would be in the |
| beachside setting. | | | | last weekend of August as this is when the |
| | | | Maui Boat Club holds a tournament. There is a |
| The black part of the Manele Bay houses the | | | | small fee for docking which should be paid to |
| small boat harbour which is surrounded by the | | | | the harbour master. |