About - Maui Snorkel Charters

About Maui Snorkel Charters

Our passion is sharing our love for Maui with you.

When we came to Maui in 2001, we couldn’t think of anything better than spending our days on the water as a family showing people what we loved most – the underwater world of coral, fish, turtles and other marine life, and cruising the tropical teal waters with views of white sand beaches and mountainous islands.

That dream got even better when we custom built our boat, the No Ka Oi. Years of designing and constructing boats for Hawaiian waters taught us a thing or two about what makes a snorkel boat perfect for these unique conditions. So it’s only natural that we’d name our boat No Ka Oi. Like Maui, she’s “The Best.”

Today our family is blessed to have welcome thousands of people onto the No Ka Oi and into the Maui Snorkel Charters ‘ohana. We’re grateful for the new friendships we’ve made with guests who return year after year. Our guiding principles of safety, comfort, and FUN make each trip the Best Day Ever and keep people coming back for more.

Safety

Your safety is always the first thing on our mind.

Our boat was designed with high tech safety features such as foam air hybrid collars, advanced monitoring systems and 2 sets of padded stairs—not ladders—for ease of getting in and out of the water.

The crew goes through enhanced training regularly to ensure that they are focused on your safety. However, safety always starts with you!

Comfort

You won’t feel cramped or hurried on your adventure with us.

We purposely don’t max out the capacity of our boat so you can lounge and easily move around under a full size cover, which ensures you always have a spot to take a break from the sun.

You’ll also get plenty of time at each stop to explore before we take you back to shore.

Fun, Friends & Fast Boats

The fun is the easy part! You’ll snorkel the best spots on Maui … all while taking in the playful antics of spinner dolphins and seasonal humpback whales.

Our unique snorkeling experience allows you to snorkel in one area then drift to spots nearby this makes your trip an adventure you’ll never forget. We will take you to Molokini Crater and the South Shore of Maui. You will look for the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle and the Spotted Eagle Rays. We also occasionally see the majestic Whale Shark as well as the pelagic Manta Ray.

Come cruise around on the fastest snorkel boat on Maui with a small group of new friends. You’ll be sharing selfies and throwing shakas in no time. We provide free photos of your day as well as Locally made banana bread and Hawaiian Coffee!

It’s all part of the Best Day Ever!

The MSC Difference

Our day focuses on hitting the best snorkel spots while avoiding crowds. We make it fun, educational, and a true memory. You will certainly remember our day together with the many photos that we will share with you and the once in a lifetime experiences. We start early, but that is only because that is when the best things happen. We find the animals you came to see. However, because our tour is so exclusive, it fills up fast, so don’t wait to book. We are looking forward to sharing our best day ever with you!

OUr Team

Meet The Crew

Water enthusiasts with a wide array of knowledge and experience, we focus on safety, comfort and fun and do whatever we can to ensure you have the Best Day Ever! Things like making sure your gear fits properly to snorkeling alongside you to point out things you might miss are touches that make our trips extra special. Our crew members love what they do and put the Aloha in every adventure.

Doug Clement

Captain of the No Ka Oi

Captain Doug has played and worked on boats his entire life. He loves spending his days behind the wheel of the Nō Ka ‘Oi, which he personally designed to host safe and comfortable snorkel tours with Maui’s unique ocean conditions in mind. His design was based on years of professional experience designing, constructing, and manufacturing boats. He is grateful to now spend his days on the boat swapping stories and smiles. Favorite Fish: Ulua Favorite Mammal: Monk Seal Favorite Beach: Keawakapu Favorite Restaurant: Tommy Bahamas Favorite Movie: Blood Sport… OK, really, The Notebook

Tricia Clement

The Admiral

From the time she was a baby, First Mate Tricia loved playing in lakes and rivers in her home state of Montana, but when she got her first dose of Vitamin Sea at 19, she was pretty nervous about being in the ocean. In fact, the first time she snorkeled she bit her mouthpiece off! Now the ocean is her second home, but she recalls memories of those early days when she’s helping first time snorkelers get comfortable in the water so they can relax and enjoy exploring the wonders beneath the surface.

Jennifer

Captain

From San Diego originally; Jennifer found her love for Maui's ocean back in 2015 when she moved to Maui with her family and worked her way up from a crew. She is passionate about the water and educating guests about the ocean’s endless wonders. Jennifer is an accomplished SCUBA dive instructor and has been a U.S. Coast Guard Captain for 7 years. With her everlasting smile and joy, she is certain to make your day the Best Day Every with Maui Snorkel Charters.

Brittany Thompson

Our daughter Brittany came to Maui 3 years ago to get married and after falling in love with the beauty of Maui, she and her husband decided to stay! Prior to moving to Maui, Brittany enjoyed wake boarding and boating on the Puget Sound but life on Maui includes lots of time under the surface of the water. She loves seeing marine life and helping guests have that thrilling experience too. She feels blessed to be a part the family business!

Leila Clement

Our youngest daughter Leila was Maui Snorkel Charters first crew member. She’s an avid traveler but has decided to call Maui home for a while and is more excited than ever to be out on the water with you! Leila inherited her love for the ocean at a young age from her dad, and she feels fortunate to spend her days on the water with her parents and visitors, sharing her passion for the ocean, marine life and adventure!

Mal Aquino

Mal has been living and loving life on Maui for the last six years. When she’s not on a boat, you can find Mal surfing, hiking or diving around the island. What she loves most about the ocean are magical moments like swimming with a manta ray, listening to whales sing underwater, or watching dolphins surf the boat wake. Every day at sea brings a new experience and she loves getting to revel in those special moments with guests.