Snorkeling in Molokini Crater is undeniably one of the best parts about visiting Maui. Here in this crescent, submerged volcano off Maui’s southern coastline, over 250 species of fish inhabit a world-class reef. Experience water so exceptionally clear you can see down 75 feet, and swim with schools of tropical fish while cruising the vibrant reef. You can also just sit and suntan on the deck, with sweeping views of Haleakala set just off the back of the boat.

View the underwater sights from the glass bottom viewing room
Four Winds Catamaran Features: • 2 Restrooms • Glass Bottom Viewing Room • 2 Spacious Decks • Plenty of Shade • 3 Boarding Ladders • Fresh Water Showers • Waterslide • Sport Fishing Equipment (Seasonal)
What to Expect • Abundant of Marine Life • Turtle Watching • Whale Watching (Seasonal) • Stunning views of Maui’s Coastline • Fun Music • Tattoos for Kids

What's Included

Tropical Breakfast
Grilled BBQ Lunch
Beverages: Water, Soda, Beer, Wine and Juice
Snorkeling Gear (mask, snorkel, and fins)
Sea Boards (large flotations with clear bottoms) & Boogie Boards
Optical Masks
Instructional Guide
Flotation Belts (for adults) and Life Vests (for young children)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Towels
Wetsuit Top Rental
SNUBA

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
Maalaea Harbor, Slip #80 (on the "Ocean Side" or the Jetty) *Harbor offers metered parking and is only payable by credit card. Please scan QR code at the harbor to pay.

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

From Maalaea Harbor, board a 55-foot, glass bottom catamaran for a Molokini snorkeling tour, where you’ll enjoy a breakfast of bagels and fruit served with juice and Kona coffee. On the hour long cruise to Molokini Crater, take in the views of Haleakala volcano, and try to identify the four other islands that are scattered across the horizon. You’ll also hear commentary from an onboard naturalist who serves as your guide.

Upon arrival at Molokini Crater, splash into the waters teeming with thousands of fish, and cruise over one of Hawaii’s healthiest coral reefs. With its deep sand channels, shallows sections of reef, and wealth of colorful marine life, Molokini Crater is an exceptional outing for experts and first-timers alike. You can also take a turn on the waterslide.

If you'd like to see the marine life without getting wet, peer through glass on the bottom of the boat, where children and families can watch schools of fish.

Once you've finished snorkeling in Molokini Crater, enjoy a freshly cooked BBQ lunch of chicken breasts, pulled pork, or hot dogs, with a garden burger option for vegetarians. Lunch is accompanied by chips and dessert, and an open bar of beer and wine is served on the cruise back home.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Sailing subject to favorable weather conditions.
Snorkeling at Molokini crater is "weather permitting". We can never guarantee a snorkel location. Safety is our top priority.
All Passengers Must Sign Waiver Prior to Tour.

Please bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a change of clothing, swimsuit and sandals
For an additional fee, you can select the following:
SNUBA guided experience is available for purchase onboard (limited availability)
Photography & Video
Underwater digital camera (pictures are downloaded onto a USB drive)
Wetsuit rental
Maalaea Harbor offers metered parking. Guest must scan QR code at the harbor and pay by credit card.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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.

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Featured review

Carol_B

I highly recommend the Four Winds II. The boat is big enough to not make you throw your cookies, but small enough to feel comfortable. The crew were friendly and easy going. Bathrooms were clean. Breakfast and lunch were yummy. Snuba was fun and easy. And the crater has a beautiful reef and amazing visibility. Overall A+ experience!

Reviews

4.5

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Great time and crew

Fred_S, Apr 2024

Had great time, crew was awesome, good food n drinks for a 1/2 day tour , learned to SNUBA, got good underwater images.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Mahalo for choosing the Four Winds!

Never to old to snorkle

Liz_V, Apr 2024

Beautiful experience! The crew was awesome, efficient, friendly, helpful, caring..... I was a bit apprehensive, I'm 67 years old but the crew made feel safe with them at all times! I'd do it again!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Mahalo for choosing the Four Winds! We are so happy to hear you felt safe and had a great time with us. We hope we get to see you again when you come back to Maui. Aloha!

Awesome time!!!

DANIEL_R, Feb 2024

Crew was great to be with, helpful in all areas, kind and not pushy. Breakfast and lunch were light and great for time on boat. Would go again if in the area.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for writing a review about your experience with us on the Four Winds!

Best excursion ever!

Stacey_S, Feb 2024

We were so well taken care of from start to finish! Loved the snorkeling and we saw so many whales! It was a snorkeling trip and whale watching also happened! Thank you to all of the crew, especially our captain and fellow Mainer Sam Maroon!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Mahalo for taking the time the let us know about your experience! I will be sure to pass your review along to our crew and Captain Sam. We hope we go to see you again!

Worth it

Lonna_S, Jan 2024

The crew was amazing. Views were spectacular. Seeing the whales, dolphins and small aquatic life was a great experience.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

It sounds like you had a great day on the water and I'm so happy you were able to spot so many types of marine life. Would you mind letting us know what would have changed this review and made it a 5-star experience for you? We hope to see you again!

This was a great outing....

SueAnn_I, Dec 2023

This was a great outing. We took our family & it was fun for everyone. The workers were all so friendly & helpful. Highly recommend it

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Mahalo for the 5-stars!

Amazing Snorkeling and Snuba

Melissa_A, Nov 2023

The crew was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Snuba was a wonderful addition that added an amazing experience with the snorkeling. Would definitely recommend this company and crew for anyone looking for a Molokini adventure.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are grateful for your review and for choosing the Four Winds!

This is the Crew!

DaveandConnie_M, Nov 2023

Great crew friendly and professional. Good and drinks were great and snorkeling was excellent. Saw whales on our trip as well.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for mentioning our crew! We're so happy to hear you had a great tour with us and we hope to see you again!

10 / 10 Would do it again!

Juanita_L, Nov 2023

The spinning dolphins came to escort us in! It was a great trip, choppy waters, but great once you got past that! The crew were absolutely wonderful, and it was a nice trip out and back in!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Mahalo for the review! So happy you got to see spinner dolphins!

Magic at Molikini

Paula_B, Oct 2023

The staff were amazing! Great service. Food and beverages were very good. The snorkeling was amazing!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for choosing the Four Winds!

Wonderful, fun & safe for all ages

Harriet_W, Oct 2023

This is the Best boat/snorkeling scuba, fun, boat trip! We had 6 people in our group. Ranging from 13 - 79, and everyone had a wonderful time. The food was great, the drinks were good and we all felt very safe & well cared for. If you are deciding on a boat trip, you will not be disappointed!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear you had a great time on board with us!

So Memorable!

2qyynxtj2b, Oct 2023

Amazing chill crew that provided top notch service! We had an amazing snorkel adventure in two different spots - loved it and will definitely be back!!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Malao for the 5-stars! We look forward to seeing you again.

GREAT Snorkeling! We LOVED this!

Brianne_H, Sep 2023

We loved our snorkel tour! We got switched to the Maui Magic so we did not ride on the Four Winds, but it was a great trip either way! We loved the snorkeling at the Molokini Crater and this was a top excursion for us during our trip! 10/10 recommend!!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Mahalo for your review! It sounds like you had a fantastic time. We hope to see you again! Aloha, Nikki

Wonderful experience!...

Erika_R, Sep 2023

Wonderful experience! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Safety was a first priority. Beautiful boat ride out to the reefs. Saw many different kinds of fish while snorkeling. My husband opted for the scuba diving which he enjoyed. Muffin and fresh fruit for breakfast and sandwiches and chips for lunch. They come around with alcoholic beverages once you are done in the water. Staff was very attentive to everyone. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the 5-stars, and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed snorkeling and Snuba diving on the Four Winds!

Great experience

harrietdorman, Sep 2023

We had excellent guides - entertaining, professional and hard working. Great experience - recommended.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Mahalo for the 5-stars!

Memorable!!

Dawnielle_S, Aug 2023

We were SO well taken care of! Everyone was awesome at their jobs and extremely attentive. The water was phenomenal-crystal clear and full of the most beautiful fish. This was a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should do while on the island.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for letting us know about your experience with us on the Four Winds!

Beautiful, great hospitality, the crew was fabulous!

Donna_M, Aug 2023

Snorkeling for the first time! I don't believe there could have been a better location! The staff was great, the hot dog was delicious, but they didn't provide kraut!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for the 5-star review!

A must do in Maui!!

Katrina_B, Jul 2023

Crew was amazing! Great food!! It was both our first time snorkeling and the crew was very helpful and attentive!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for the 5-stars and for mentioning our helpful crew! I will be sure to pass your review along and we hope to see you on board again soon! Aloha, Nikki

Rough waters!

Ashley_F, Jul 2023

My family got sea sick. Sea was so rough. I even threw up while snorkeling due to the water being so rough. I never got eat lunch bc we were all so sick. When I was getting in from snorkeling I was getting thrown all over the deck landing I knocked my body all over and it was actually quite scary. It was not a fun experience. Which was disappointing given the cost we had paid. Quite the bummer to the start of our vacation!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Ashley_F, I'm sorry to hear you and your family got seasick on your tour with us. I also tend to get seasick, so I can understand how uncomfortable it can be. I hope you were able to have some of our special ginger drink on board to help settle your stomach. Unpredictable weather can happen at any given time and is completely out of our control. It is common for the weather to shift while we are on our tour, which is unfortunately always a possibility when signing up for any type of boat excursion, or even when you fly on an airplane. Our captain and crew always have our guests' best interest at hand and safety is always our top priority. We highly recommend to those prone to seasickness to take some sort of over-the-counter supplement to help with motion sickness at least an hour before the tour. Mahalo, Nikki PR Manager

Definitely would do this excursion again.

Kathleen_B, Jul 2023

Awesome experience. The crew was funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Tip: Be sure to bring a good Waterproof case for your phone if you will be taking pictures with it. The boat sells them for $15 but you can purchase one from Amazon for $7.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for the 5-stars!

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