Go snorkeling in Maui with a half-day excursion to Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove. Climb aboard a boat for a scenic journey to Molokini Crater and then get in the water to snorkel at your leisure. See up to 250 species of reef fish and coral formations during the underwater adventure at this submerged volcanic crater. Continue on to Turtle Cove, a popular place to spot Green Sea Turtles. Lunch, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Explore the Molokini Crater during a snorkeling adventure
Admire views of Maui during a half-day boat and snorkel tour
Visit Turtle Cove and keep an eye out for Green Sea Turtles
Lunch, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included

What's Included

Local taxes
Beverages
Professional guide
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Lunch
Snacks

Gratuities
Towels
Sunscreen/Sunglasses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
Check in at Ma'alaea Harbor loading dock, located at the very end of the pier by the biodiesel station. The boat is yellow, and will dock at 7:30 am for boarding. All seating is first come, first serve. Please allow enough time to park prior to check in.

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Check in time: 30 MINUTES PRIOR to departure for all tours.
Minimum age is 4 years old
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Near public transportation

There are 25 seats with arm rests and additional seating along the tubes. All seating is first come, first serve.
Public Parking is available in Ma’alaea Harbor. PAY AT THE SECURE PARKING SIGNS VIA QR CODE AND ENTER YOUR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER.
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The boat cannot be held for late passengers, so please be on time and check in at 7:30 a.m.
No large backpacks or luggage allowed on board
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:Is a restroom available onboard?

A:Yes, there are restroom facilities available onboard for your convenience.

Jun 2023

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Adriana_H

I would book with these guys and look no further. Brad and Chris are phenomenal. You can tell they have years of experience. I highly recommend the zodiak, the ride is fast and fun but very comfortable and smooth, no need to worry about getting sea sick. Turtle cove was UNREAL. You’re basically guaranteed to swim with sea turtles, lots of them, and there were no crowds, just our group. The molokini crater snorkel is beautiful. You’ll get plenty of time at each stop. The crew also provided refreshments, a light breakfast, snacks and a tasty lunch. Brad and chris are knowledgeable and kept us laughing the whole time. You’ll love this experience, it gets right to the good stuff!

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It was incredible!

Palak_P, Apr 2024

Best part of the trip! I was looking at so many different boat experiences. I’m so glad I picked this one. I love every part of it. I will always recommend this to everyone and can’t wait to come back again! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! It was super intimate with smaller group and they remember my name and check up on me while im in the water. Saw few turtles and lots of fish!

Amazing trip!!

Deborah_W, Apr 2024

What a great time!!! We saw a number of sea turtles that were just feet away - the captain did a great job of pointing them out to us. We were the only ones at this sea turtle spot so it felt extra special. Then we headed to the crater and saw beautiful fish in amazingly clear water. We even got to snorkel at the back crater. Then the captain spotted whales and we were able to watch them as the mom and baby surfaced several times - that was spectacular and the captain deserves all the credit for spotting them and letting us drift around to watch them. We loved the smaller sized boat and no one got sea sick. We preferred the smaller boat because we had more options of where we could see turtles and it was just a lot of fun. Highly recommend!!!

You must do this tour!

Jennifer_F, Apr 2024

Great experience!! We were able to see a ton of turtles with our time and even got to do a walk dive on the backside of crater. Amazing!!

DO THIS ONE!!!

Amber_M, Apr 2024

Captain Brad and Esteban were absolutely fantastic. We have been on many a snorkel tour around the world, and these two made it feel like a totally personalized experience. Esteban memorized everyone's name and was super accommodating and Cap B had such a wealth of information about Hawaii, molokini and all the things in between. We saw TONS of turtles, they came up to you within a foot.. we saw humpback whales... It was incredible. DONT do the giant yacht or catamaran tours.. this smaller sized one is excellent. Everyone seems to wonder about the food so.. they had fruit and muffins, water, sodas and juices. Chips and sandwiches (GF and veg as well) and they encouraged you to keep eating. There was a bathroom on board as well. By far the best snorkeling tour we've been on!!

Great Experience!

Nathan_C, Apr 2024

Great experience! Ryan and Esteban were great guides. We got to see a lot of turtles and the crater was amazing!

Amazing!

Taylin_D, Apr 2024

Excellent experience! Came all the way from Florida and did this! Esteban and his partner were very helpful and made the experience better!!

Fun snorkeling trip!

Shawn_S, Apr 2024

The friendliness of the crew along with the overall snorkeling experience! The crew gave extra attention to those who needed assistance.

Breathtaking

Jamie_P, Apr 2024

This is a must if you’re visiting Maui. The crew was awesome, and Molokini Crater was breathtaking. Do not leave Maui without snorkeling here!

Perfect cruise to see the turtles and craters

Marty_M, Mar 2024

Awesome trip. It was well worth the cost to cruise on the smaller boat. We saw about 15 sea turtles at Turtle Cove. They were all over and we had to be careful not to bump into any (they can kind of sneak up behind you). Esteban went well and beyond when my wedding ring fell off and sank to the ocean floor. He swam out, dove down and recovered it (are we married now?). On the way to the crater, we saw several whales. It was cool to hear them sing when the hydrophone was lowered in the water. We were able to snorkel both inside the Molikini Crater and behind it. So many fish to see! The turkey sandwich was delicious and plenty of beverages to enjoy. We'll definitely go with this company the next time we're in Maui.

Amazing and MUST DO experience

Tom_W, Mar 2024

Brad and team were amazing! Can’t thank them enough for such a magical day. From the locations we went to the knowledge and history that was shared made it a great day. Brad’s humor as a narrator also made for many laughs

Memorable Family Adventure

Ericka_C, Mar 2024

Brad, Esteban and Tor made the experience memorable! All three of them were beyond kind, accommodating, and so knowledgeable. Beyond seeing the turtles, Brad had no issue with slowing or even stopping the boat to see the whales. Being able to snorkel on the front AND backside of Molokini Crater was EPIC! Our family had an amazing and absolutely memorable adventure and are so grateful to the three guys who made that happen.

Great day on the water

Alex_C, Mar 2024

Crew and boat were excellent. The trip also became a whale-watching tour of sorts, as they were all around us. Lots of fish at Molokini Crater, and the turtle cove was awesome.

Expert Guides Focused on our Safety and Fun

Brandon_B, Mar 2024

Holy cow, the first stop was full of turtles! And, that was after Brad and Garrett took us by some whales to view them. The guys that took care of us were very professional, informative, and spent the majority of their time making sure all their passengers were taken care of and having a memorable experience. The day we went the waters were pretty rough but Brad expertly piloted us around taking us to Kamaole 3, La Perouse Bay, and Molokini. This is one of the coolest things me and my wife have ever done. Great tour company!

Best snorkeling!

Patrick_L, Mar 2024

What a wonderful experience! We saw sea turtles while snorkeling. We also saw spinner dolphins and whales. Our Captain did a great job finding the perfect places for snorkeling where there were many beautiful fish to sea, as well as, sea urchins, eels, and a puffer fish.

We will do this snorting trip when we come to Maui again!! Highly recommend!!

Nick_L, Mar 2024

My husband and I went on this and LOVED it! We didn't want it to end. The 2 captains were so entertaining and had music playing during the trip out which was nice. Our first stop was to turtle town- we snorkeled for an hour and swam with some of the turtles and other fish. We did see a lot of whales on our trip which made it even better. They took us to the back side of the crater to snorkel which we felt was the best part of the trip. We felt like we were swimming in an aquarium-the views were spectacular. I was a little nervous at first since it's 400 ft deep but they gave us pool noodles to hold onto, to float on if we wanted. We went on a different snorkeling trip to the molokini crater in 2021 and they didn't take us to the back of the crater, so this trip was a plus for us being able to snorkel back here. We then snorkeled in the front of the crater for an hour and saw more amazing saline and some whales in the distance. On the way back to shore, they provided turkey sandwiches, chips, granola bars, fruit and drinks.I highly recommend taking this snorkeling trip! You won't be disappointed.

Highlight of the trip!

Abhi_J, Feb 2024

Amazing experience! Ryan, Jen, and Garrett were phenomenal tour guides. We saw so many TURTLES, whales, and unique fish!

Amazing snorkeling, bonus whale watching!

Jennifer_W, Feb 2024

A wonderful excursion led by an awesome crew! We first went to Turtle Town (along the shores of Maui) and swam with sea turtles, then to Molokini crater where the water was clear and the reef had so many colorful fish, some swimming near the surface of the water. About an hour of snorkeling at each site. The biggest bonus was all the whales we saw on the trip - at least 15-20 - some breaching, and even one that swam right under our boat! We also saw a small group of dolphins. The crew said it was a rare lucky day to see the trifecta of marine mammals!

Wonderful Marine Wildlife!

Sheron_M, Feb 2024

This trip really provided what we were hoping for! The staff ( Jenn, Chad, Garrett snd Ryan) was amazing and were so helpful in getting us into the water. ( I have never had a more thorough lesson on the equipment!!) The boat was well stocked with water, juices, muffins and lunch! We saw turtles and dolphins and hundreds of fish and the staff gave us extensive info about them and their surroundings. They stopped so that we could see the whales.” I am in my 70’s and I was able to feel so confident in the whole experience, which I shared with my 12 year old grandson. Highly recommend this excursion and I also recommend getting there early due to parking in the Marina

It was awesome! The...

Carly_B, Feb 2024

It was awesome! The snorkeling was great, and we got an added surprise when we saw a whale breach multiple times on the drive over to the cove.

Amazing!

Jared_H, Feb 2024

Great experience, Molokini Crater is amazing! The guides were also great, very patient and helpful and even went out of their way to help us see some whales.

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