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First Cathedral

First Cathedral

Hawaii, United States

Depth
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18m

Visibility
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14m - 42m

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

Terrain & Features

Other, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

14m 42m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 50%

O2
Marine Life

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

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