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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.
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!
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.
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 Seafari™experience – snorkel in one area then drift to spots nearby – makes your trip an adventure you’ll never forget.
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.
It’s all part of the Best Day Ever!
Our day focuses on hitting the best snorkel spots while avoiding crowds. Our approach allows our smaller boat to drift closely between 2 and 5 snorkeling sites, covering more ground without the hassle of getting on and off. This lets us access unique locations inaccessible to larger boats. The captain and crew monitor you from the boat and can quickly pick you up if you get cold or tired, allowing you to relax until you’re ready to jump back in. We maintain a higher staff-to-guest ratio for your safety and comfort, ensuring you don’t miss hidden gems.
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.
