Snorkel with experts at world-famous Molokini reef, plus a second snorkel spot known for green sea turtles and underwater lava arches. Discover an underwater paradise with certified Marine Naturalists.
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
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Molokini, Maui's #1 snorkeling destination
- Experience the wonder of snorkeling with green sea turtles and hundreds of vibrant fish
- Enjoy a continental breakfast, BBQ lunch and refreshments throughout your experience
- Learn about the reef from professional naturalists, with special Junior Naturalist Programme for kids
Full description
Enjoy a continental breakfast including pastries, fruit and coffee before sailing out to Molokini. Molokini, Maui’s iconic crescent-shaped islet, is a beautiful reef known for its crystal clear waters, abundant coral, colorful fish and resting seabirds. A protected marine conservation area, this volcanic crater is only accessible by boat with a certified tour operator and is the #1 snorkeling destination in Maui. Learn about the history and nature of your surroundings and the efforts being made to protect the ocean here.
Snorkel at Molokini and discover a beautiful underwater world. For those who haven't snorkeled before, have the opportunity to partake in learn-to-snorkel instruction on the vessel. Be guided around the reef with professional naturalists and learn about this fascinating world.
Following your time at Molokini head to Turtle Arches and enjoy a bonus snorkel site with its underwater lava formations and frequent turtle sightings. It's simply impossible to not smile as you watch the green sea turtles swimming so gracefully through the water. keep your eye's open as you never know what you'll see - eels, octopus, an abundance of reef fish. Once your done snorkeling and worked up an appetite, you'll be able to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch of grilled chicken, burgers and various salads before heading back to Ma'alaea Harbor.
Includes
- Certified Marine Naturalists on-board
- Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers
- Flotation devices, snorkel instruction, fish identification instruction
- Junior Naturalist Program for kids
- Marine wildlife glossy photo card
- Continental breakfast
- Lunch grilled on-board
- Refreshments
- Child pricing includes one free child age 12 and under per paying adult. Each additional child will be charged $61.24 which must be paid upon check-in for your tour
- Reef-safe sunscreen (4 oz in a fully sustainable tube available for $13 onboard)
- Wetsuit shirts, available for rental
- Underwater cameras and binoculars, available for rental
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store located in the Harbor Shops of Ma'alaea (GPS: 192 Ma'alaea Rd., Wailuku, 96793: this will bring you to the main parking lot for the Harbor Shops of Ma'alaea and the Maui Ocean Center). Parking is free. Please allot enough time for parking as it can be limited. Tour check-in is 45 minutes prior to departure.
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What to bring
- Swimwear
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Bring a towel, hat and light cover-up
- Kids enjoy a fun and educational experience with our Junior Naturalist program for kids and free guided reef tour
- To protect the reef environment and promote a healthy ocean, full-face snorkel masks and non-reef safe sunscreen is not allowed on board.
