Molokini Crater Snorkeling: Explore Marine Life

Escape the crowds and enjoy a luxurious and personalized snorkeling experience in Maui. Swim with sea turtles, tropical fish, and explore the beautiful coral reef in Turtle Town. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Molokini Crater - Dive into the pristine waters of Molokini Crater, teeming with colorful fish, starfish, rays, and other marine life. Our expert crew will give a safety briefing and help you with your snorkeling gear, making sure you’re comfortable during the trip. Floatation devices are provided to make your swim even more enjoyable.
What's Included
  • Refreshments: ice cold tropical juices and bottled water.
  • Professionally-fitted snorkel gear, including masks, fins, flotation devices, including yellow belt, fish ID book.
  • Experienced Captain and Crew
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for crew
  • Sunscreen and towels
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Information

Join the late-morning snorkeling tour at Molokini Crater, featuring complimentary snacks, tropical juices, bottled water, and top-quality snorkeling equipment. Enjoy a lively, splash-filled journey that adds to the unforgettable experience!
Avoid the crowds and expensive tours with our exclusive snorkeling adventure, accommodating up to 19 guests. The…

Location
2800 S Kihei Rd
South Kihei Road
- Check in 30 minutes before your activity starts - Look for our red 40-ft raft boat, "Makena Mele II." - Sign and complete the liability waiver before boarding. - Board when your group is called; departure at 10:30 a.m. sharp 1:30 pm sharp for afternoon whale watch - Free parking available on-site.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christine_c
Apr 8, 2026
Great communication... - Great communication beforehand so you know exactly where to meet. Captain Matt and Louisa were wonderful, friendly, fun, educational, we had a an amazing adventure.
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Brian_w
Mar 16, 2026
Excellent!! - This was perfect! Captain Alex and First Mate Sarah could not have made this experience any better!!
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Billdz8784dq
Mar 9, 2026
Snorkel Tour with Makena Coast Charters Highly Recommended - We booked Makena Coast Charters in Maui for the 2.5-hour snorkeling tour at Molokini Crater. Matt and Lucia were excellent guides, even stopping along the way to give us a good, long look at whales breaching the surface. They provided thorough instructions and fun facts about the area and sea life. The crystal clear waters covering the reef along Molokini's coast provided beautiful snorkeling with an abundance of interesting coral and fish to see. We highly recommend a tour with Makena Coast Charters when visiting Maui, and we will definitely see them again on our next visit.
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Kennethkv5427zo
Mar 6, 2026
Saw whales breaching - Great trip - lots to see. Pilot and mate terrific.
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Matthew_p
Mar 4, 2026
Crystal clear waters for... - Crystal clear waters for snorkeling with a ton of corals and tropical fish. We must have seen a good ten whales on the ride out to the crater.
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Kim_h
Mar 3, 2026
Great excursion.saw lots - Alex was wonderful, super accommodating and lovely time! They knew just were to be looking for the whales. Highly recommend this trip
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Daydream773989
Mar 3, 2026
Amazing!! - This was one of the best experiences ever. Matt and Lucia were amazing. We had a whale swimming around our boat for about 20 minutes. Once in a lifetime moment!
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Trailblazer727796
Mar 2, 2026
Last hurrah before leaving! - My cousin and I went on Sunday, March 1st. It was overcast, but we had am amazing time! Lots of whale activity, and we had fun snorkeling, too! The guys (our boat crew) were funny and knowledgable. The snacks were great, too! It was our last hurrah before leaving, and I'm so happy we did it.
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U5760nkdebbies
Feb 28, 2026
Awesome tour! - This is THE tour to take! Great captain and first mate😀 it shows they take pride in what they do and how they treat each guest. Safety is always first unlike other snorkel trips we have done.
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Nicohh92
Apr 5, 2026
Nice snorkeling experience but disappointed for whale watching - Snorkeling experience was awesome! We did it with our kids who are 10 and 7 and it is was great experience for them as well. Fish and coral Diversity are incredible and we could have stayed here all the day! The only important thing is we paid for snorkeling AND whale watching and finally we did snorkeling only. The captain told us that it was not the season anymore but we paid 200$ per person for the combo and we paid more on purpose because we knew that the spot was nice to watch whales…A bite disappointing and not fair to suggest combo with a related price knowing that it is feasible - isn’t it?
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).