Maui

Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkeling Trip from Ma'alaea Harbor

Name: Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkeling Trip from Ma'alaea Harbor
Brand: Pacific Whale Foundation
SKU: 15807P1
Price: 201.15 USD
Rating: 4.5 (780 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceMaui, USA

5 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Maui, Hawaii

4-HR Molokini Crater + Turtle Town Snorkeling Experience

305

from $179.95

Maui, Hawaii

Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour - Wailea Beach

174

from $145.00

Maui, Hawaii

Private Surf Lessons in Lahaina, Maui

from $175.00

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Get off the beaten path to explore the wild side of Molokini on this half-day adventure from Maui. The small, crescent-shaped island of Molokini is an extinct volcanic crater with a thriving coral reef, home to more than 250 species of fish and 38 species of coral. Hop aboard a 54-foot, single-deck catamaran and jump in the water for a snorkel at the Turtle Arches reef. Then, cruise around Molokini's rugged, red rock back wall, home to a variety of seabirds. Snorkeling equipment plus a continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and refreshments are included.

Enjoy a snorkeling adventure from Maui
See more than 250 species of fish
Get up close with wildlife in their natural environment
Snorkeling equipment included
Continental breakfast and buffet lunch provided

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This trip takes you to quiet Molokini on a catamaran with a waterslide.

What's Included

Professionally-fitted snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers, flotation device, learn-to-snorkel class, fish ID class, guided reef tour
Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries and fresh island fruit.
BBQ Lunch: teriyaki marinated chicken breasts, hot dogs, garden burgers, potato salad, corn and bean salad, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
Refreshments: sodas, tropical juices and filtered water.

One free child age 4 and under per paying adult. Children ages 5-12 charged child rate.
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off are not available.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Leave the crowds behind and board a 54-foot (16-meter) catamaran, designed for comfort and style. Put on the provided snorkeling equipment and get fueled up with a continental breakfast.

Travel to the coral reef of Molokini and immerse yourself in the vibrant world beneath the surface of the ocean. You have the chance to encounter over 250 species of colorful fish and marvel at the beauty of over 30 different types of coral.

Next, dive into the waters of Turtle Arches and watch these fascinating creatures up close. When hunger strikes, indulge in a flavorful barbeque lunch.

When you've thoroughly explored this underwater realm, head back to shore.

Molokini Crater

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Maalaea Harbor

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pacific Whale Foundation (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
For each paying adult, 1 child ages 4 and under goes free. All children must be on the order/voucher as they account for a seat.
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
To protect the reef environment and in support of the statewide ban on sunscreens, we will no longer allow the use of any non-reef safe sunscreen on board any snorkel eco tours. 4oz Reef safe sunscreen will be available on board for $13
You will need to bring your own towels and credit cards for any onboard purchases as the vessels are cashless except for gratuities
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 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.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Lara_C

Water was so clear….. loved it. Crew was great and informative. Will definitely take friends and family on this excursion next time we are in Maui.

Reviews

4.5

780 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 780 reviews

Highly recommended well worth it

DAVID_B, Apr 2024

Snorkeling in the crater was the highlight for us which was hard to pick because everything including the sailing without the engines was spectacular

Perfect from start to finish

Lana_V, Mar 2024

PacWhale staff and tour were amazing. Fantastic snorkeling AND we saw several whales! The staff were all naturalists and genuinely interested in educating guard. Lunch was tasty, equipment was clean and well maintained. Highly recommend this tour!

Early start, but great experience

Kristina_L, Mar 2024

We had a great time on this tour. The early hour was tough on the kids, but thankfully the tour asks you to arrive WAY earlier than needed. We were running late thanks to our 13yo daughter struggling to get up before the sun and I was very worried we would miss the tour. However, we arrived 30 min “late” and found a ton of people standing around waiting. We also waited another 30 min before the tour actually started. I was grateful, but also would have been annoyed to stand there for an hour that early in the morning had we been “on time”. Once aboard, we were instantly served fresh fruit, banana bread and water which was needed after our fire drill arrival. There were a lot of people and I was worried about seating for our family of 6, but the boat was huge and there was more than enough space for everyone. The crew was excellent and well organized. I was impressed with their ability to outfit everyone properly with snorkel gear before we even arrived to the first snorkel spot. Snorkeling was amazing and we had a wonderful time at both spots. We even got some up close whale watching experience in while cruising between snorkel spots. Overall, a great trip despite the very early start to the day.

Fun snorkeling trip

Johnna_R, Feb 2024

Great snorkeling trip. Booking thru Viator was super easy. We saw so many fish and sea turtles. The captain would stop and let us watch the whales. The food was good, as well.

Beautiful

TainaAcacia_B, Feb 2024

Awesome experience! We had a great time, the crew was great as well. Price was a little too high, but it is the average price here.

Last day on Maui with whales and snorkeling

Steve_C, Feb 2024

A definite highlight of our Maui vacation! The staff were super helpful and knowledgeable. We saw lots of whale activity and the snorkeling was great as well. A very high quality experience!

Perfect Excursion

thomas_g, Jan 2024

Captain and crew were amazing. Not sure how they got the whales to breach right next to us😂 AMAZING! Thank you.

Great experience Must do !

kshama_M, Jan 2024

A perfect experience of snorkeling and turtles plus a bonus of watching the whales. Very well planned and friendly crew was worth every penny paid. Thank you for a wonderful experience ❤️

The Pacific Whale...

Wally_W, Jan 2024

The Pacific Whale Foundation does a great job. They know what they're talking about and they know their ocean. The tours are bigger, 80 people +-, so if your looking for a personalized experience then this probably isn't for you. The boat is loaded at about 50% capacity so there is plenty of room though. They offered the Continental breakfast and a grilled lunch. Both were plenty. I'm a bigger guy. I wasn't stuffed, but I wasn't hungry afterwards either. Overall is was a great experience. My only tip is: watch the weather before you go. If the weather sucks so will your excursion, duh. Don't blame the foundation for a bad experience due to the weather. YOU are responsible for when you go. I picked a calm day and we had a great time and saw plenty of wildlife. Also, this isn't a fish tank so if you don't see the fish you want, also not the foundations problem. The last time I snorkeled at Molikini we saw tons of reef sharks. This time, zero. Please keep that in mind. Other than that just relax and have a good time. It's a vacation after all.

Wonderful Trip!

Sharon_M, Dec 2023

The snorkeling at Molokini was fantastic! So many colorful fish, and lots of coral and sea urchins! It was all very well organized and getting in and out of the water was very well orchestrated. I felt very safe and secure with all of your people in the water watching over us!

Great

ASHOK_G, Dec 2023

Thanks for the captain for a wonderful trip and learning about his past windsurfing accomplishments. Impressive. I hope he meets my friend Jeff McCallum.

Great great great

Kristen_C, Dec 2023

Absolutely wonderful. Great staff. Uncrowded boat. Decent snorkeling gear. Just an all around great experience.

Had a great time!

Victoria_V, Dec 2023

Had a great time! Weather and visibility were spectacular and the crew took good care of us. We had less than 1/3 of the possible capacity which was really nice too!

Fun time!

Kate_B, Nov 2023

We had a fantastic time on this snorkel trip, despite how windy it was!! We were surprised to learn it was the second windiest port in the world, and a little worried, but some Dramamine and the incredible crew put us right at ease! We saw so many different varieties of fish, a sea turtle and even 2 whales!! Also the lunch was delicious and even included an alcoholic beverage of your choice. The crew was clearly passionate about what they do and very informative!

Trip cancelled due to...

Teri_F, Nov 2023

Trip cancelled due to weather so went to Aquarium which was completely brilliant! No more to say as I did not attend this adventure

Wonderful experience

Hongzhuan_T, Oct 2023

Beautiful view, very friendly crew, wonderful water experience. Wish we had a direct contact number so that we wouldn’t have to spend much time looking for the sign in store.

Lots of fish few turtles 😁

Philip_M, Oct 2023

Trip was great. Company could have provided better instruction on arrival and parking. Computer format may have been part of the problem. Still worth the frustration for the boat trip.

The best snorkeling experience!

Dan_A, Sep 2023

Great tour with expert staff! They answered all questions and were eager to help guide the tour and history of the island and sea life. They also support a worthy cause researching and helping marine life and conservation.

Fun was had by all.

Tom_M, Sep 2023

Seeing all the sea life up close was incredible. We raced with dolphins in front of the boat. Even saw a mongoose seal. Swimming with Turtles was definitely a highlight. Crew was great. Food was great. Fun was had by all.

Loved it

Yvonne_D, Sep 2023

We had an amazing experience. The crew was awesome, food and drinks were delicious. Snorkeling was so much fun we saw lot of fish. Over all a must do in Maui.

...

Likely to Sell Out