With daily departures from Maʻalaea Harbor, PacWhale Eco Tours offers the perfect morning Molokini snorkel boat tour option for groups, families, couples, and budget travelers. Start the morning with a continental breakfast before venturing on to the first snorkeling spot, Maui’s popular Molokini Crater. With excellent visibility and an array of marine life, this is undoubtedly one of the best snorkeling spots in all of Hawaii. Experienced guides will lead the way, so whether it’s your first or 50th time snorkeling, there’s no need to worry!

After Molokini, guests will be treated to a second snorkeling location at Turtle Arches, an area known for its large population of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and beautiful underwater sea arches. Here, lunch will be served, as well as refreshments and cocktails after your time in the water is done.

During the winter months, this tour doubles as a whale-watching tour, and the fun commentary and trivia games performed by the staff will keep every member of your group entertained and happy. PacWhale’s double-decker catamarans offer excellent views and plenty of room to ensure you enjoy your time on the water.  Maui snorkeling never looked so good!

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Nearby Areas:
Maalaea • Kihei • Waikapu

Molokini Snorkel Boat Tour Photos

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One of the only boat tours to depart from South Maui’s Kihei Boat Ramp, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a true adventure on the ocean! After receiving a wetsuit and being welcomed with a hot cup of coffee, guests will hop aboard one of Redline’s 35-foot customized rafts. With a maximum of 24 guests, this Molokini rafting tour allows for a more intimate experience, as well as faster cruising speeds to some of the most scenic areas and best snorkeling areas along South Maui’s coastline.

Guides are all very friendly and experienced and love to share their knowledge of Hawaii’s history, geology, and facts about the local marine life and reef, as well as answer any questions you may have. After a quick ride to Molokini Crater, you’ll be given breakfast and a quick overview of the rules and safety standards before jumping in for an excellent snorkeling experience inside the Crater walls! Best of all, Redline Rafting also offers a unique snorkeling experience along Molokini Crater’s back wall, which is typically only frequented by advanced divers. Ride ‘the elevator’ and see a whole new side of Maui’s most popular snorkeling destination before cruising south to Maui’s stunning Forbidden Coastline, an area noted for its population of resting Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and dramatic lava formations.

A refreshing lunch is served aboard the raft at the last Maui snorkeling spot of the day, Makena’s famed Turtle Town, where you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel alongside Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and other tropical fish species. This activity is perfect for groups of friends, couples, and adventurous families and offers a less-crowded, personalized snorkeling experience of Maui.

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Nearby Areas:
Kihei • Makena • Maʻalaea

Molokini Crater Video

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Your first stop is Molokini Crater, where you’ll arrive well before anyone else for some of the best Maui snorkeling.  After the beach entry at Maluaka Beach, you motor from Makena to Molokini (the shortest distance for any of the available Molokini departure points) enjoying the sunrise over Haleakala.  Once at the Crater, you’ll have around 45 minutes to explore the vibrant reef and sealife before the rest of the boats come.

The second stop is at Turtle Town.  Occasionally, the weather will force a different location, but you’ll always be snorkeling at an impressive underwater location.

YOUR BOAT

There are many reasons to choose this trip: amazing crew, multiple courses of delicious food, and it’s early enough to miss the crowds but be home for a full day of fun.  But the fact that you get to ride on a 65-foot sailing catamaran with very few other passengers makes the trip legendary.  You’ll skip the crowds and enjoy a luxurious trip.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

If you need gear, reef-safe sunblock, or even a refresher on how to snorkel, this is a great Molokini tour for you.  The crew is constantly coming around with food, too: freshly baked cinnamon rolls, greek yogurt parfait with granola and Kula strawberries, fresh fruit, frittatas, ham and cheese sliders, fresh coffee, teas, and hot chocolate. Once you’ve finished snorkeling, grab a bloody or mimosa.

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Nearby Areas:
Maalaea • Wailea • Kihei

Molokini Sunrise Snorkel Tour Video

Molokini Sunrise Snorkel Tour Photos

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Departing daily from Lahaina Harbor beginning April 1, 2026, the tour includes everything you need for a stress-free day on the water. With all snorkel gear, flotation devices, and reef-safe sunscreen provided, you can simply relax and enjoy the scenery. The trip caters to comfort with a light breakfast and a full lunch served onboard, while the open bar offers a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeler or a first-timer, this tour is perfect for all experience levels.

With a maximum of 25 passengers, the tour ensures a more personalized and spacious experience. As you sail the calm waters of West Maui, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the islands, coastlines, and marine life. Between snorkeling sessions, relax on the deck, take in the ocean breeze, and soak up the sun. This tour is an ideal blend of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable sights both above and below the water.

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Nearby Areas:
Kapalua • Kaanapali • Lahaina

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Molokini Crater is one of the world’s most unique snorkeling destinations and is high on the list of Maui must-dos. Located off of Maui’s south coast, this crescent-shaped crater rises from the deep to form a natural marine preserve, home to an array of corals, tropical fish, manta rays, and even the occasional reef shark. In the winter months, you might even be able to spot a few whales from the boat!

Performance Sailing

Departing out of the blustery Ma’alaea Harbor, the 55-foot Akialoa uses Maui’s consistent tradewinds to its advantage. Here you’ll enjoy a leisurely morning sail through Ma’alaea Bay as you make your way towards Molokini Crater. Snorkel gear, flotation, and reef-safe sunscreen are provided onboard. This is one of the best trips for Maui snorkeling.

Breakfast & Lunch

Both breakfast and lunch are provided on this tour. Enjoy a continental breakfast on the sail to Molokini and a full buffet lunch after snorkeling. A variety of beverages are provided as well, including wine and local beer.

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Nearby Areas:
Maalaea • Wailea • Kihei

Molokini Snorkel and Sail Tour Photos

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Makena is well-known for having clear waters, incredible reefs, and ocean life everywhere!

In three hours, we will get you acquainted with your kayak and snorkel gear, then get you out in our warm waters for spectacular snorkeling. Makena is also well known for our local green sea turtles, which are hard to miss. This is a great area for a Maui Kayak Tour.

In whale season, you’ll want to schedule a trip specifically to see whales.  Every year, between December 15th and April 15th, humpback whales make their way down from Alaska to mate and have their babies here.  Watching them from a kayak will blow your mind! See Maui Kayak Whale Watch Tours.

Are you closer to Lahaina, or do you want to snorkel from a catamaran out of Maalaea?

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Nearby Areas:
Kihei • Makena • Maʻalaea

Makena Video

This footage was shot just after the sun came up in Makena, south Maui.

Maui Kayaking Photos

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Most people opt for the inexpensive and easy shore dive, but there are many options for those certified and looking to scuba around Maui!

• Non-Certified Discovery Dive
• Guided Shore Dive
• Scuba Review
• Night Dive
• Private Dive
• PADI Courses

The most popular dive is the guided shore dive, where you’ll see turtles and all kinds of ocean life.  If you haven’t been diving for a while, do the scuba review to dust off your skills.  For an entirely different kind of scuba experience, do the night dive and see all the nocturnal life off of our coast.  And, for those looking for something more custom, the private dives are a lot of fun. Elevate your Maui snorkeling experience by scuba diving!

Available Scuba Courses:

Not Certified?  No problem!

• Discover Scuba Diving
• 1-Day PADI Scuba Diver Certification
• PADI Referral Dive

The Discover Scuba course is best for someone on vacation who just wants to try scuba diving.  The full-day course is for those looking to get a certification for further diving sessions.  The PADI referral dive is for those who have already started their certification and want to complete it on Maui.

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Nearby Areas:
Lahaina • Kaanapali • Maalaea

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