Enjoy an afternoon snorkeling trip to either Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens, off Maui coast. Cruise on a 55-foot catamaran and discover colorful Pacific marine life.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Experience the biodiversity of Molokini Crater's coral reef landscapes
Swim through a curved bay that lies in a partially submerged volcanic crater
Experience Maui's best snorkeling spots with high-quality snorkel equipment
Sleep in with a leisurely afternoon departure time from Maalaea Harbor
Feel the wind in your hair as you sail on a spacious catamaran ship

Full description

Exploreone of Maui’s most impressive sites on this relaxing afternoon catamaran cruise to Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens. Dive into the rich marine biodiversity of the reefs in this partially submerged volcanic crater.

Head to the meeting point at Maalaea Harbor for your check-in before boarding the Malalo catamaran. Set sail and admire the beautiful Pacific coastal views as you cruise towards your snorkel site. Stop at the ideal snorkeling location for that day. Have the option to purchase food and drink aboard. Jump into the pleasant water and look for colorful fish like parrot fish, yellow tang, and cornet fish. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive spotted eagle ray. Feel free to rent wetsuits, digital underwater cameras, and prescription masks on the day of your activity to enhance your aquatic experience. After your unforgettable swim, relax with a drink (available to purchase) on deck as you return to your boarding point.

Includes

Catamaran cruise
Snorkeling gear
Flotation devices
Captain
Crew

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Wetsuit and underwater camera (available for rent)
Tips
Towels

Not suitable for

People with heart problems

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Meet at the Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike, and Beach rental store at 300 Ma'alaea Rd. You’ll find the store next door to “Beach Bums BBQ & Grill.”

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Minimum drinking age is 21 years old by law
Snorkel destinations are dependent on weather conditions
The activity runs in most weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 221 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5

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Snorkeling was amazing! Highly recommend. John was a terrific kayak guide and so knowledgeable about the Maui coast, culture and helped make the experience fantastic. We saw beautiful sea turtles and loads of fish. the coral reefs he brought us to were a quiet place with no other groups or boat activity. The day before we snorkeled off a boat with 50 people and saw little. As long as you can take instruction and are able to paddle with another person (all our boats were 2 people kayaks) Go for it!

July 29, 2022

When we got there the company did not have our reservation and they were fully booked. There were people that did not show up for their reservation and we were able to get on the excursion, but if everyone had shown up then we would have been out of luck. Overall the excursion was good!

July 10, 2022

We were slightly disappointed when we realized that we weren’t going to Molokini Crater. I wonder if that’s why they put OR Coral Gardens. I wonder if they ever go as it would be tough to get to the crater and back in 3 hours. I feel like it was a bit misleading. Snorkel was good once we got there which was a short boat ride away. Lots of fish but we could see the same ones snorkeling on our own. Lunch and snacks were provided which was nice but the crater was on our bucket list which still remains.

May 2, 2022

From: Ma'alaea Harbor: Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens

From: Ma'alaea Harbor: Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens

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