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