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First Cathedral

Hawaii, United States
Depth
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59ft
Visibility
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46ft - 138ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Experienced

About First Cathedral

First Cathedral features a huge lava tube that is roughly 100 feet long and about two stories high. This is one of the most breathtaking dive sites in Hawaii. One can see sunrays enter the chamber through holes in the roof and it lights up the chamber with a stained-glass effect. There are many roofs and passageways in the chamber where one can find lobster, crabs, shell life and sometimes white tip reef sharks. Outside the chamber one can see a plethora of marine life.

First Cathedral Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Other, Rock
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:18m
Visibility Range:14m - 42m
Experience Level:Experienced
Best Gas:21% - 50% O2

Marine Life

  • Butterfly Fish
  • Octopus
  • Turtle
  • Crabs
  • Moorish Idols

Weather Conditions

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Dive Site Hazards

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