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From Ma'alaea: Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Encounter on Quicksilver
4.4
489 Ratings
Wailuku
Discover Lanai’s hidden snorkel spots and playful Spinner Dolphins on a 5-hour catamaran adventure. Unforgettable photo ops and meals included.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Boss Frog’s Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals - One of the most unique places you can snorkel while visiting Maui is actually off Maui, on Lanai! Just 8.8 miles across the channel is the Pineapple Isle – Maui’s closest neighbor island. Lanai used to be agricultural land for the world’s largest pineapple plantation. Today, the Quicksilver catamaran’s Lanai snorkeling tour gives you the chance to visit this incredible place.
The nearshore waters of this island are home to sheer cliffs, craggy rocks, and coral reefs full of colorful marine life. A large pod of spinner dolphins lives offshore and spends a considerable amount of time in the channel. Whether you get the chance to see the wide-ranging coral reef of Manele Bay, or Shark Fin Rock, this Lanai snorkeling tour will leave you with lasting marine life memories.
This family-friendly Lanai snorkeling tour is sure to satisfy everyone, from first-timers to those more experienced with the thrilling sport. All snorkel gear, flotation devices, and snorkel instruction is included on Quicksilver. You can rent wetsuits and underwater cameras! There is also an exciting water slide, jump-for-joy from the second decks, and a freshwater shower to rinse off the salt.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Ice-cold soda, juice, coffee or tea
- Use of top-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices
- Water slide
- Freshwater shower
- Two restrooms
- Professional captain and crew
- Informative and historical narration
- Dolphin Search
- Whale Watching (In Season)
- “Jump for Joy” Jumping Platform
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fees
- Towels
- Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase for $3.00 each. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID
- Underwater cameras are available to rent
- Wetsuits are available to rent for $10.00 each
- Dramamine is available for purchase 2 tablets for $5.00
- T-shirts are available for purchase for $20.00 each
- Underwater photographer onboard provides custom photo shoots with several packages to choose from
Additional Information
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore the undiscovered Hawaiian island of Lanai on a 5 to 5 1/2 hour catamaran journey. Lanai, also known as the Pineapple Island, boasts stunning snorkeling spots and marine life. Frequently seen are Spinner Dolphins known for their aerial spins and jumps. Lanai hosts a stable pod of over 100 of these creatures. Snorkeling sites are found under astounding cliffs that soar above 300 feet. The chances for exceptional photography are plentiful. You, along with your small travel group, will be one of the few to explore hidden snorkeling locations like Shark Fin Rock and Manele Bay, both offering up to 100 feet of clear visibility in the secluded areas of Lanai. Both breakfast and lunch are included in the package.
- Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure
- Snorkel locations are determined daily by our captains based on weather, swell, and many years of experience in Maui waters
- The ride to the snorkel location is approximately 1.5 hours. If prone to sea sickness, please prepare accordingly
- Wildlife sightings, while likely, are not guaranteed
- For vegetarian, gluten-free meals, or any other special dietary need please call at time of booking
- With your safety as a top priority alcohol is served once the snorkel portion of the tour is complete
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Basic swimming ability recommended
- Underwater photographer onboard can provide custom photo shoots and offers a variety of packages to choose from
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Bring cash if you’d like to tip the crew
- PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS 300 MA’ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793
- Meet at: Boss Frog’s, 300 Ma’alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
- We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog’s to help you get checked in
Location
Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals
Maalaea Road
PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS / MAUI OCEAN CENTER LOCATED AT 300 MA'ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793
MEET AT:
Boss Frog's
300 Ma'alaea Road
Building 2, Shop# 2N
Wailuku, HI, 96793
We will have a crew member waiting outside the Boss Frog's store to help you get checked in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(489 Ratings)
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Carolyn_j
Aug 31, 2024
Great fun, great crew! - Very fun! Crew was great. Gave us lots of info on the Hawaiian islands. Good was great…much better than most trips I’ve been on. And alcoholic drinks were very reasonable ($3.00). Highly recommend
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Peggy
Aug 21, 2024
It was fabulous. I would recommend this to anyone. - The trip was great. We got to see so many turtles and fish. The crew was fantastic. They were very attentive and always asking us if we needed anything. The breakfast and lunch were more than I expected.
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Peggy_h
Aug 15, 2024
Wonderful - The crew and captain were great. It was wonderful seeing all the fish and turtles. The food was great.
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Andy_m
Aug 10, 2024
Beautiful trip and Spinner Dolphins - Great trip with a fun crew. We saw multiple pods of dolphins including a large pod of spinner dolphins that swam along the boat and entertained passengers with their flips and tricks. On the way back, we got to watch the crew catch a blue marlin.
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Thomas
Aug 7, 2024
Great people and guides - Excellent experience- food was good - the guides were very nice people my kids and spouse loved it ! Would go again !!!!!!!
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Kyla_b
Aug 5, 2024
Definitely a MUST do! - What a great experience! The crew was excellent and super helpful! We got to see so many dolphins! Snorkel spot was amazing! Excellent options for non-swimmers: float belt, life jacket, boogie boards! My favorite was the board with the view hole. My daughter is 8 and was nervous about snorkelling for the first time so this option was fantastic for her and made the experience memorable!
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Jeff_w
Jul 24, 2024
Quick silver - Captain placed us over reef that was filled with Sharks and Turtles. pretty cool. Ride there was simple and Quick , food and Drinks were good.
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David_f
Jul 18, 2024
Nice Views of Maui from the water - Nice seeing Maui from the water & the crew was great, friendly & FUN!!! Due to wind conditions we did not get to see the dolphins. We did see 1 turtle & some fish, but water was a little murky…
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Gingerbreadhead
Jul 11, 2024
Meh. - Pros: The boat is spacious and CLEAN and provides variety for seating. The food was DELICIOUS and plentiful throughout the day. The crew was HELPFUL, ATTENTIVE, FUNNY, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and ORGANIZED.
Cons: After an over two hour trip to Lana'i, they only stop at one cove. It's extremely limiting on where you can go, they don't let you get close to the rocks (where the good stuff actually is). The videos I've seen of the Lana'i spinner dolphin/snorkel trip takes you to at least two spots, and neither were the one that they stopped at. Honestly, I had far better snorkeling just going into the bay from Kapalua and Napili. Also, not that they can control this, but we saw a total of four dolphins. Not one of them jumped up. However, I am wondering why this tour leaves so late in the morning. It was almost 9am before we left, and I do know that your propensity for seeing certain wildlife increases when you leave earlier in the morning. Just sitting on Napili Bay a few days before (around 8am) we could see dozens of spinners jumping up in the air in the distance.
I feel badly writing anything negative, because the crew really was so kind and helpful. But I wouldn't repeat this tour, especially based on the cost.
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Live-love-vacation
Sep 2, 2024
Least favorite of 3 boat tours we took while in Maui - This was our least favorite of three boat excursions we took during our two weeks in Maui. Sadly, because we had two others to compare to, the Quicksilver felt like a Ferry ride. We booked the Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Snorkel tour. The weather was calm, but upon leaving the dock, the Captain announced that other boats were reporting poor snorkeling conditions at Lanai, so he was not going to head there as scheduled. This was understandable not to sail all the way to Lanai and not enjoy the snorkel. He said that instead we would go to Mala Warf, a place that actually can be accessed from the beach. It was disappointing that part of the excursion included Dolphin encounter, which the captain did not spend any time doing while on the way to Mala. he simply went directly to Mala, set anchor and spent the time there before heading back to dock. What disappointed us most about this boat was the minimal interaction by the Captain and crew. I don't even recall him announcing his name, other than stating that as captain he chose to divert from the itinerary. Our other two boat trips we loved because of the naration and interaction by their Captain and crew who truly made you feel appreciated for the business. While the Quicksilver was quite the opposite. It was simply a quiet ride to and from Mala. The only interaction with guests were to hand out snorkel gear and the Captain gave zero naration. I wish I knew the Captains name because he was not new, he said he has done this for 20 years. His two crew members simply spoke to each other about their other jobs that they were going to after this cruise.
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