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Your Molokini Snorkel Adventure Awaits!
One Snorkel Tour, Infinite Experiences!

Maui Snorkel Charters trip out of Kihei boat ramp is hands down the best snorkel trip we’ve ever been on in over 25 years of coming to Maui.

Charles T / Yelp

Are you ready for an adventure that’ll make you smile for DAYS?

Every day on Maui is unique, offering dramatically different experiences depending on the time of year and daily ocean conditions. The best snorkeling spots change day to day – an insider secret that our regular customers have figured out! (Ask about our multiple trip discount!)

We revel in the fact that no two days are alike, which is why we built a custom boat to accommodate changing conditions and offer a unique snorkel tour on every trip.

When you join our Molokini snorkel tour, we’ll take you to the spots with the best snorkeling that day. While other tours also go to Molokini, we’re the best option to for a customized group tour, taking you to all of the best spots around South Maui. You’ll get lots of personal attention from us, too, because we don’t overcrowd our boat.

Molokini Crater may be the main attraction, but you’ll see so much more!  You’ll visit up to 5 snorkel sites, depending on conditions (the most of any snorkel tour on Maui!).

Your 4-hour adventure begins at 7:00 am (6:45 am check-in) – late enough to sleep in, but early enough to get back before the trade winds pick up in the afternoon. You’ll depart from the Kihei Boat Ramp, a 5-minute drive from most Wailea Resorts and within walking distance of many Kihei condos. This prime location allows shorter transit times to Molokini and the South Maui Coastline, which means you’ll spend less time getting places and more time snorkeling!

6:45 am – Check-In

When you arrive at 6:45 am, get settled in while our crew prepares your sanitized snorkel gear and wetsuit tops ensuring proper fit and comfort.

7:00 am – Explore Molokini

At 7:00 am sharp, we’ll depart for a 10-minute ride to Molokini while you learn about the important ecological role of Molokini and how to most effectively use your snorkel gear.

Whether it’s your first time snorkeling or your 100th, our crew covers everything you need to know for the best snorkel possible for that day.

Then the real fun begins. At Molokini, you’ll see plenty of beautiful fish, coral, shells, octopi, and a host of other interesting sea life. Our crew will be in the water with you the entire time not only to ensure your safety but also to point out some of the most overlooked marine life.

9:30 am – Adventure To More Snorkel Spots

The fun doesn’t stop after Molokini. Next, your captain will pick the best, secluded snorkel spots based on the day’s conditions.  If Maui’s really showing off, you might explore up to 7 sites, including Turtle Town, Blue Lagoon, and Pu’u Ola’i (Red Hill).

Keep your eyes out for special guest appearances along the way from dolphins and, between December and April, humpback whales!

11:00 am – Back to the Boat Ramp

To wrap up your Best Day Ever, we’ll sit back, relax, tell some “big fish” stories. You’ll be back at the Kihei Boat Ramp around 11:00 am, leaving your entire afternoon free for another Maui adventure.

Afternoon Tours

We don’t offer afternoon tours because of our commitment to always showing you the Best Day Ever! The trade winds pick up in the afternoon which makes the ocean rough… and we’ve found it’s just not as much fun with strong winds and water blowing in your face!

We make it super easy for you to get going on your adventure – all you have to do is wear a swimsuit and bring a towel!

We’ll supply:

  • Snorkel gear
  • Floatation devices
  • Sunscreen (reef-safe, of course!)
  • Individual storage area for any personal items

For your added comfort you may want to bring:

  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Cash to thank the crew
  • Change of clothes if you tend to get cold
  • The water is a bit chilly during winter months, bring a wet suit if you get cold easily!

 Please do not bring spray on sunscreen
as it is damaging to the reef and the boat.

We are family friendly! And it’s our priority to provide the best experience on the water despite age or physical limitations.

However, your safety comes first.

Our minimum excursion age is 5 years old and is not intended for pregnant women. Due to the adventurous nature of the ride, please use discretion if you have a back or neck injury or are recovering from a recent surgery.

Not Intended for guests who are:

  • Under 5 years old
  • Pregnant
  • Physically limited by back or neck injury
  • Recovering from a recent surgery

Please call with questions or concerns about your specific situation.

If you’re looking to go on a snorkeling adventure and want to see the most places in one trip, than look no further.

Oscar / TripAdvisor

Snorkel Spots on the Molokini Tour

South Maui offers some of the best snorkeling in all of Hawaii, and we’ll make sure you see the best. With tons of locations to choose from, our captain will select the best for the day’s conditions to ensure you take home some incredible “fish stories.”

Molokini Crater is considered by many as the #1 “must-do” adventure on Maui, and is the first stop on the trip. The crater is home to more than 250 species of marine fish, some of which can be found nowhere else on Earth. We’ll spend enough time here to see multiple spots around the crater before moving on to other great locations.

Beyond Molokini, you’ll have a chance to explore places like Turtle Tow,n known for the high concentration of green sea turtles that like to hang out here. Pu’u Ola’i (Red Hill) off the coast of Makena State Park known for spotting eagle rays.

We get to show you so many more snorkel spots than you’ll see on other tours because of our Seafari™ approach. Just like an African Safari, we guide you through an area rich with beauty and wildlife during one snorkel ‘stop’. Our crew will be in the water with you, drifting from spot to spot, pointing out coral and other marine life along the way, as our boat floats along with you. Because you are not constantly swimming out to a snorkel spot and back to the boat, you get to see way more with less effort!

Check Out Snorkel Spots
Woman wearing a hat with "Best Day Ever" stitched on the back of the hat

Book Your Adventure Now

Book with Maui Snorkel Charters now and know you’ll see the best snorkeling on Maui.

4 Hour Tour
Seafari™ Style
Molokini Crater
Best of 20 Snorkel Spots
Custom-Built Boat
Great Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Gear Included

Book Now

Snorkeling Highlights:

  • The Best Snorkeling – see the best snorkeling available that day – tropical fish, sea turtles, octopi, dolphins, coral reefs, and more!
  • 4 Hour Tour  – see Molokini + up to 4 other spots (7:00am – 11:00am).
  • Seafari™ Style – See more with less effort.
  • The No Ka Oi – You’ll have a blast aboard our custom-built adventure boat.
  • Comfort – our boat is built for 26, but we only take 18 guests. There’s plenty of room!
  • Attention – we have a great crew to guest ratio, so there’s always someone to help.
  • Gear Included – Just wear a swimsuit and bring a towel – we’ll provide everything else!

Your Molokini Snorkel Adventure Awaits!

Are you ready for an adventure that’ll make you smile for DAYS?

Every day on Maui is unique, offering dramatically different experiences depending on the time of year and daily ocean conditions. The best snorkeling spots change day to day – an insider secret that our regular customers have figured out! (Ask about our multiple trip discount)

We revel in the fact that no two days are alike, which is why we built a custom boat to accommodate changing conditions and offer a unique snorkel tour on every trip.

When you join our Molokini snorkel tour, we’ll take you to the spots with the best snorkeling that day. While other tours also go to Molokini, we’re the only option to for a customized group tour, taking you to all of the best spots around South Maui. You’ll get lots of personal attention from us, too, because we don’t overcrowd our boat.

Molokini may be main attraction, but you’ll see so much more!  You’ll visit up to 5 snorkel sites, depending on conditions (the most of any snorkel tour on Maui!).

Your four hour adventure begins at 7:00 am (6:45 am check-in) – late enough to sleep in, but early enough to get back before the trade winds pick up in the afternoon. You’ll depart from the Kihei Boat Ramp, a 5-minute drive from most Wailea Resorts and within walking distance of many Kihei condos. This prime location allows shorter transit times to Molokini and the South Maui Coastline, which means you’ll spend less time getting places and more time snorkeling!

6:45 am – Check-In

When you arrive at 6:45 am, get settled in while our crew prepares your sanitized snorkel gear and wetsuit tops ensuring proper fit and comfort.

7:00 am – Explore Molokini

At 7:00 am sharp, we’ll depart for a 10-minute ride to Molokini while you learn about the important ecological role of Molokini and how to most effectively use your snorkel gear.

Whether it’s your first time snorkeling or your 100th, our crew covers everything you need to know for the best snorkel possible for that day.

Then the real fun begins. At Molokini, you’ll see plenty of beautiful fish, coral, shells, octopi, and a host of other interesting sea life. Our crew will be in the water with you the entire time not only to ensure your safety but also to point out some of the most overlooked marine life.

9:30 am – Adventure To More Snorkel Spots

The fun doesn’t stop after Molokini. Next, your captain will pick the best, secluded snorkel spots based on the day’s conditions.  If Maui’s really showing off, you might explore up to 7 sites, including Turtle Town, Blue Lagoon, and Pu’u Ola’i (Red Hill).

Keep your eyes out for special guest appearances along the way from dolphins and, between December and April, humpback whales!

11:00 am – Back to the Boat Ramp

To wrap up your Best Day Ever, we’ll sit back, relax, and tell some “big fish” stories. You’ll be back at the Kihei Boat Ramp around 11:45 am, leaving your entire afternoon free for another Maui adventure.

Afternoon Tours

We don’t offer afternoon tours because of our commitment to always showing you the Best Day Ever! The trade winds pick up in the afternoon which makes the ocean rough… and we’ve found it’s just not as much fun with strong winds and water blowing in your face!

We make it super easy for you to get going on your adventure – all you have to do is wear a swimsuit and bring a towel!

We’ll supply:

  • Snorkel gear
  • Floatation devices
  • Sunscreen (reef-safe, of course!)
  • Individual storage area for any personal items

For your added comfort you may want to bring:

  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Cash to thank the crew
  • Change of clothes if you tend to get cold
  • The water is a bit chilly during winter months, bring a wet suit if you get cold easily!

 

 Please do not bring spray on sunscreen
as it is damaging to the reef and the boat.

We are family friendly! And it’s our priority to provide the best experience on the water despite age or physical limitations.

However, your safety comes first.

Our minimum excursion age is 5 years old and is not intended for pregnant women. Due to the adventurous nature of the ride, please use discretion if you have a back or neck injury or are recovering from a recent surgery.

Not Intended for guests who are:

  • Under 5 years old
  • Pregnant
  • Physically limited by back or neck injury
  • Recovering from a recent surgery

Please call with questions or concerns about your specific situation.

South Maui offers some of the best snorkeling in all of Hawaii, and we’ll make sure you see the best. With tons of locations to choose from, our captain will select the best for the day’s conditions to ensure you take home some incredible “fish stories.”

Molokini Crater is considered by many as the #1 “must-do” adventure on Maui, and is the first stop on the trip. The crater is home to more than 250 species of marine fish, some of which can be found nowhere else on Earth. We’ll spend enough time here to see multiple spots around the crater before moving on to other great locations.

Beyond Molokini, you’ll have a chance to explore places like Turtle Tow,n known for the high concentration of green sea turtles that like to hang out here. Pu’u Ola’i (Red Hill) off the coast of Makena State Park known for spotting eagle rays.

We get to show you so many more snorkel spots than you’ll see on other tours because of our Seafari™ approach. Just like an African Safari, we guide you through an area rich with beauty and wildlife during one snorkel ‘stop’. Our crew will be in the water with you, drifting from spot to spot, pointing out coral and other marine life along the way, as our boat floats along with you. Because you are not constantly swimming out to a snorkel spot and back to the boat, you get to see way more with less effort!

Browse All Spots
Woman wearing a hat with "Best Day Ever" stitched on the back of the hat

Book Your Adventure Now

Book with Maui Snorkel Charters now and know you’ll see the best snorkeling on Maui.

4 Hour Tour
Seafari™ Style
Molokini Crater
Best of 20 Snorkel Spots
Custom-Built Boat
Great Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Gear Included

Book Now

Snorkeling Highlights:

  • The Best Snorkeling – see the best snorkeling available that day – tropical fish, sea turtles, octopi, dolphins, coral reefs, and more!
  • 4 Hour Tour  – see Molokini + up to 4 other spots (7:00am – 11:00am).
  • Seafari™ Style – See more with less effort.
  • The No Ka Oi – You’ll have a blast aboard our custom-built adventure boat.
  • Comfort – our boat is built for 26, but we only take 18 guests. There’s plenty of room!
  • Attention – we have the highest crew to guest ratio, so there’s always someone to help.
  • Gear Included – Just wear a swimsuit and bring a towel – we’ll provide everything else!
arial shot of a snorkel trip in Shark Cove in Makena

The Seafari™ Difference

We get to show you so many more snorkel spots than you’ll see on other tours because of our Seafari™ approach.

Just like an African Safari, we guide you through an area rich with beauty and wildlife during one snorkel ‘stop’. Our crew will be in the water with you, drifting from spot to spot, pointing out coral and other marine life along the way, as our boat floats along with you. Because you are not constantly swimming out to a snorkel spot and back to the boat, you get to see way more with less effort!

Learn More

An Adventure Like No Other

  • See more marine life
  • Spend more time in the water
  • Guided by an experienced crew
  • More crew members per guest (6:1 ratio)

If you’re looking to go on a snorkeling adventure and want to see the most places in one trip, than look no further.

Oscar / TripAdvisor

No other tour I’ve ever been on caters to the customer like they do.

Jennifer W / Yelp

If you’re snorkeling in Maui, you MUST call Maui Snorkel Charters!

Amy Greene / Google
No Ka Oi boat in the water at Makena Shore

An Abundance of Marine Life

Maui offers some of the best snorkeling in the world, and we’ll show you the best spots available for the conditions on the day of your trip. You can expect to see tropical fish, sea turtles, octopi, dolphins, and coral reefs. Many of the wildlife found in Hawaiian waters is found nowhere else on Earth!

Between December and April roughly 7,000 humpback whales are hanging out in the waters around Maui so our trip becomes a whale watch – snorkel tour combo. Learn more about our whale watch! Link

Regardless of what time of year you come out with us, you’re in for an incredible and unique adventure!

underwater photo of a green sea turtle swimming
underwater photo of an octopus
underwater photo of a manta ray
underwater photo of 2 dolphins swimming

See the Best Snorkel Spots on the Maui Snorkel Charters Molokini Tour

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Alternate Snorkel Spots

We always customize our tours to adjust for weather and ocean conditions to ensure we can deliver an incredible and memorable experience. Here are some of the spots we visit when conditions permit: La Perouse Bay, Makena Surf, St. Anthony’s Wreck, and Kihei Turtle Cleaning Station.