Maui Snorkel Trips | Molokini Crater

Redline Rafting – Molokini/Forbidden Coast Snorkel

This Maui snorkel adventure is popular with the SB crew for maximum snorkeling and light passenger count (3 hours water time, 4 stops, 24 pax max). Sites include inside Molokini Crater, back wall Molokini Crater, La Perouse/South Maui coastline and Turtle Town. Few boats outside Redline go to the Kenaio Coast (black lava fields, dolphin watching). Much of the rugged Kenaio coastline is only accessible by boat. A Kihei boat launch departure gets you to Molokini Crater in minutes for more water time. Snorkeling conditions are optimal early morning on Maui before tradewinds fill in. A reef guide will get in the water to show you the way. The boat is a 35’ raft with a small bathroom onboard. Cinnamon rolls, fruit, sammies, salad, coffee, soda, juice & water included. All snorkel sights conditions permitting. The Redline crew is A+ and knows many, beauteous sites. No bad backs or neck problems, kids under 8, pregnant women.

PRICE:
All Passengers $148.76 
*All prices include taxes and fees.

TIME:
7 AM – 12 PM Daily, 6:30 AM Check-in.

DEPARTS:
Kihei boat launch ramp, just minutes from my, Snorkel Bob’s 3 Kihei stores.

Lani Kai

An SB customer favorite, this 1. The  53′ motorized catamaran has a waterslide, fresh water showers, restrooms, shaded cabin, suntanning deck & swim steps for easy entry & exit. Snorkel 2 sites–Molokini & Turtle Town, conditions permitting. Snuba available for ages 8 & up for $53.58 more, snuba site Captain’s Choice. 69 pax max. SB Special Price available when you bring SB gear onboard.

PRICE:
Adult $110.02 | SB Special $93.58
Student (13-18) or College with ID $85.37 | SB Special $73.37
Child (4-12) $71.44 | SB Special $61.94
Snuba (ages 8 & up) add $60.01 (available on board paid direct to Lani Kai’s snuba instructors)

TIME:
7 AM-12 PM Daily.

INCLUDES:
Continental breakfast and deli lunch: sandwiches, veggie tray, pasta salad, chocolate chip mac nut cookies, water, sodas, beer, wine & mai tais (post-snorkel).

DEPARTS:
Maalaea Harbor

Maui Magic

This is a fast-paced, 5 hour AM snorkel adventure to beauteous Molokini Crater and a 2nd site to snorkel with my, SB’s reef buddies. The trip begins with a ceremonial conch shell blow, Hawaiian chant, and search for Honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles).

Maui Magic is a high-speed, twin-hull 54’ power catamaran with restroom, forward-facing seats, solar visors for shade, waterslide, and freshwater onboard for a post-snorkel splash. This stable catamaran is ideal for passengers prone to the heave-ho. Fast-paced travel ensures early arrival at Molokini Crater before the boats fill in for the daily round.

My, SB’s persnickety crew likes Maui Magic’s small format with an average 26 pax max (45 max), early Molokini arrival, multiple snorkel sites and a BBQ lunch. MM’s menu includes fresh fruit, muffins, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, burgers & dogs with fresh pineapple and special sauce, vegan Beyond burgers, chips, cookies, gluten-free options, beer & wine post-snorkel, and a mai tai on return trip to the harbor.

Snuba for ages 8 & up available onboard Maui Magic for $62.24, paid directly to the dive instructor. Snuba on a first-come basis, 24 pax max. Please note the number of pax for snuba in the comments box.

Wear a cap & sunblock T to promote coral health. Reef-safe sunscreen onboard Maui Magic scores high marks with me, Snorkel Bob
(no octinoxate, no oxybenzone).

If it’s a family trip you’re after, the AM Molokini snorkel aboard Maui Classic Charter’s sister boat Four Winds II fits the bill.

PRICE:
Adult $135.60
Child (5-12) $103.45
All taxes and fees included

TIME:
730 AM-12:30 PM Daily

DEPARTS:
Maalaea Harbor

Seafire Charters

This charter is an SB staff fave for maximum snorkel time and plenty aloha from Captain Don and his crew. The “SAFE” boat (Secured Around Flotation Equipment) is the same kind used by the U.S. Coast Guard, with only 22 pax max per outing.

The 3 hour snorkel goes 7 days a week. A Kihei boat launch departure and 15 minute ride to Molokini Crater ensures maximum snorkel time and a smooth ride home before the tradewinds blow. The 1st snorkel site is Molokini Crater, then a swim over Reef’s End, the crater’s edge, conditions permitting. Part deux includes a cruise along the South Maui coastline with a stop at St. Anthony’s wreck for more snorkeling if visibility permits. The grand finale is the turtle cleaning station, to convene with honu (green sea turtles). Pineapple, muffins, and cold drinks stave off post-snorkel munchies during your Hawaii adventure.

PRICE:
Passenger $84.66

TIME: 
7:30AM-10:30 AM Daily

INCLUDES: 
Pineapple, pastries and cold drinks. BYOB permitted, no glass.

DEPARTS: 
Kihei Boat Launch Ramp, South Maui

*Not recommended for pregnant women, bad backs/necks, or recent surgeries due to health risks riding raft.

Pride of Maui

An attentive crew is informed and alert. 2 snorkel sites on this 1-Molokini Crater & Turtle Town (weather permitting).This is a big, comfy bucket for those prone to the ho heave. Glass bottom viewing, shady lower deck and a swim step makes the old in-out a breeze. You’ll get snorkel instruction, flotation if you want it, breakfast, snax, BBQ chicken, burgers or gardenburgers, keg beer and/or (oy) Mai Tai’s after the 2nd snorkel. Snuba available on-board for ages 8 & up, $58, paid direct to POM. NOTICE: Reservations for Pride of Maui will not be available until June 1, 2019

PRICE:
Adult $128.84
Child (3-12) $94.03

TIME:
8:00-1:30 Daily; 7:30 AM Check-in.

INCLUDES: 
Pastries, fruit, juice, fresh kona coffee. BBQ lunch & sodas; Beer and wine post-snorkel.

OPTIONS:
Scuba or Snuba available at extra charge (pay on board).

DEPARTS:
Maalaea Harbor