Book this trip! - Had an AMAZING trip snorkeling at ​Molokini crater. Heard whales singing which was incredible. Happened to have a mother & her calf swimming under the boat for about 20 minutes and we saw perhaps a dozen whales no more than 75 yards away. Simply Astounding!!!!! Jess was super knowledgeable (she's a marine biologist) and Sam was both safe & fun. Would HIGHLY recommend this tour!

Highly recommend - Amazing day. The whale watching or the snorkelling would have been worth it by itself but the two together were out of this world. Plenty of of time to snorkel depths were perfect. Lots of fish and the visibilty was the best. On the way there and back we stopped to see whales We stopped to watch a mother and calf and then they approached is swimming under the boat!

Fantastic experience! - Great time- our guides were experts finding plenty of whales and the whales put on a spectacular show! Our boat pretty much had the crater to ourselves so we were able to explore the reef unhurried. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Overall great experience- highly recommend!

Amazing snorkeling! - Amazing experience and we booked it last minute. I highly recommend taking this tour! They also have wet jackets if you get cold.

Sam and Kyle were a great... - Sam and Kyle were a great crew - easy going and talked to everyone on board. . Saw a few pods of whales and had what seemed like an extended snorkeling session.

Don’t skip this one!!!!!!!!!!! - MUST DO!!! MUST SEE!!! We have travelled many places, we have seen many things… this by far was one of the best! Whale after whale… crew made it even better Jess and Joe!!!

No Frills Snorkel and Whale Watch Adventure- Just What We Wanted! - Just what we wanted and expected! As advertised! We are a family of five with three kids ages 10, 12 and 16 on the NCL Pride of America cruise ship so only in Maui for two days. We tried to squeeze in as much as possible on day 2 on this beautiful island! This 2.5 hour Molokini snorkel and whale watch was perfect - a later 10:30am start so we could experience sunrise at Haleakalā National Park, do this tour to Molokini , and then have a nice lunch at Mamas Fish House afterward before returning to the ship by 4:30pm. The meeting point is at a no-frills public boat ramp. Parking was plentiful. There is a modest bathroom facility but it wasn’t the cleanest so bring your own TP and soap. No vendors or facilities to purchase anything. There is a cute public beach. Check in was easy and quick. Guides Joe and Lucia checked our tickets and after 10 min of cleaning up the boat from the previous tour said welcome aboard. This is a smaller zodiac boat and fits about 18-20 comfortably. It is not a large or luxurious tour boat, so be prepared to get jostled around over the bumpy waves and sprayed with water. There is no bathroom on board. We enjoy this type of adventure, but if you’re prone to motion sickness or want something more smooth or luxurious, this isn’t the tour for you. Captain Joe took us straight out to Molokini noting that the winds, tides and weather were favorable now but could be challenging later. He was incredibly knowledgeable and pointed out a lot of interesting fun facts about Maui, Molokini, boating safety, winds and weather. He clearly put safety first and also demonstrated a lot of respect for Hawaii nature and wildlife - making sure everyone was aware of the safety rules and prohibition on touching anything on Molokini. Snorkeling at Molokini didn’t disappoint and was amazing! The tour group had a wide variety of ages from 9 to senior and all went in to snorkel. Joe and Lucia made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable with their variety of flotation gear depending on your needs and preferences. The snorkel gear was great and didn’t leak! They were personable, knowledgeable, professional, and (importantly to us) weren’t cheesy or over-the-top with corny cliche tour-guide BS. After the snorkel which was about 1 hour or so (just enough time IMO) they offered us local canned juices, bottled waters, and granola bar snacks, and we then spent another hour whale watching, which also was amazing! We saw several humpback whales of various ages including mamma and her calf. When I mentioned how my daughter was hugely interested in sea turtles he also made a brief stop to see a spot with a few turtles swimming about. A great experience and just what we expected!

Great experience,... - Great experience, completed in December and spotted many whales including witnessing one fully breach. The crew are very knowledgeable about whales and took care to ensure everyone were safe the entire trip. Some snacks and beverages provided.

Nice and relaxing - The boat is comfortable and staff friendly. Be sure you line up along the rail on the sidewalk or you will end up last in line.

Very bad customer service - Joe from Makena Coast Chargers was extremely rude. I had to make changes to my reservation and he had no flexibility. He lacked empathy and made rude comments when discussing alternative options.