Half-Day Deluxe Molokini Snorkel Excursion in Maui

Embark on a thrilling half-day snorkel excursion in Maui. Sail on our comfortable and stable vessel, equipped with top-of-the-line gear and amenities. Snorkeling demo provided for all levels of experience. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maalaea Harbor - Embark on your seafaring journey with a snorkeling expedition that offers a little bit of everything. After departing Ma’alaea Harbor, we’ll aim for Molokini crater, giving you the chance to snorkel in its pristine, crystal-clear waters. A second stop at Turtle Town, a known resting spot for resident Honu, will round out a perfect morning before returning home.

Molokini is a marine reserve with spectacular water clarity and a pristine coral reef. Rated one of the best snorkeling spots in the world, this reef has a variety of beautiful reef fish and animals. More than 400 varieties of fish are found in the Hawaiian waters and more than 25% of these are endemic, they are found only in Hawaii. Occasionally we see dolphins, Whales, Manta rays, and Hawaiian Monk seals.

Turtle Arches offers a pristine coral reef system nestled at the base of Pu’u Olai (Red Hill) near Makena State Park. The caverns and ledges in the coral and lava create the perfect habitat for sponges, corals, octopus, fish, eels, and shrimp. The highlight of this reef is the number of Green Sea Turtles that call this area home.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Use of towels and sunscreen
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Beer, wine, sparking wine & seltzers - valid ID required
  • Restrooms available on board
  • Use of wetsuit tops and flotation gear
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Since 1978, it has been our joy to navigate Maui’s aquatic landscapes, treating guests to thrilling snorkeling adventures, intimate sundown sailings, and a spectrum of aquatic experiences. As custodians of our rich culture, we consider it a privilege to provide a first-hand introduction of our island and its waters to our visitors.

Our sailing craft is revered as the widest and sturdiest on the island, promising a relaxing journey for all. We aspire for excellence in our provision of premier equipment, cuisine, beverages, and customer interaction.

We offer snorkeling demonstrations to all, irrespective of their skill level. The cost of your charter encompasses a complete array of snorkeling and flotation devices, like high-end silicon masks, snorkels and fins, boogie boards, flotation belts, water noodles, wetsuit tops, optical masks, and large, comfy beach towels. Once your delightful snorkeling escapade concludes, you can indulge in a soothing ‘rinse-off’ shower in one of our four warm fresh-water showers.

  • In order to access the vessel, you will need to walk down a pier and step across a gap onto the deck. Crew will be able to assist with the gap.
  • Restrooms are accessible via 2-4 steps down into the cabin and into the restrooms.
Location
Maalaea Harbor
Check in location is Slip #56 at Ma'alaea Harbor on the oceanside. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for the check-in process.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carol_o
Jul 26, 2024
Looking for my pictures - I paid for a snorkel picture package. Tommy said I would receive an e-mail within a day or two. I haven’t seen it yet. Can I get an update on my picture package. Carol_e_ogle@homedepot .Com
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E1333hlemilyc
Jul 20, 2024
The highlight of our vacation - My daughter said it best: a 10 out of 10 experience! The best snorkeling excursion we’ve done, from the beautiful catamaran to the wonderful food to the exceptional crew. Every detail was thoughtful and perfect. The highlight of our vacation! If you are considering it, do it. You won’t regret it. Thank you to Captain Josh, Mate Mariah, and crew Corey, Ryan, Dustin, and Joanna - you made this experience!
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Kvsispriority
Jul 19, 2024
A must ! - Excellent trip. The crew was amazingly kind and helpful. They checked on us often to make sure we were doing well. It’s nice to see a well run adventure. Would do this again.
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3829birdc
Jul 18, 2024
Five Star Excursion! - Amazing excursion, with a fantastic crew that pampered us the entire time we were on board. Highly recommend a tour with Ali’i Nui Maui.
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Chrisc333221
Jul 16, 2024
Great Experience - Excellent crew and ship! Crew does a great job in catering to customers. Pretty ago food and beverage choices. Highly recommend this experience.
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Travel15645964049
Jul 6, 2024
Great time! - Great experience! We have done several other snorkeling and sailing classes mobs and this was by far the best. Saw lots of fish and turtles. The breakfast and lunch were amazing, probably the best we ate while in Maui! The crew was very good. We will definitely go on some of their other excursions on our next trip to Maui!
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Gwenstheparty
Jul 1, 2024
Best Family Snorkeling Adventure! - There were so many impressive aspects of this excursion, but the one that stands out the most is the level of service we received. We were running a little late and the Captain called to check on us and give us more detailed instructions about the marina, as we were unfamiliar. Once on board we noticed that though we were late there was still plenty of room for our family of four to get comfortable and set our things down. The Captain gave us all a rundown of the itinerary and rules of the catamaran and the crew did a great job of taking care of everyone. My seven and nine year old sons loved jumping off the sides of the boat once we stopped and I felt the crew did a great job of letting everyone explore in the water but also letting us know they were there when/ if we needed them. As a mom who typically takes all the pictures and isn't in many of them, I really appreciated having the Photographer onboard. He wasn't pushy at all and did a great job! They had an excellent selection of juices, alcoholic drinks, and snacks. How the crew was able to talk to my kids about the types of fish they saw, clean up from breakfast, and put out a hot lunch was just amazing to me! They really hustled but made it seem easy and like they enjoyed chatting with us. I highly recommend this particular excursion, I even thought about booking it again while we were there!
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Jamietq5783qs
Jun 29, 2024
Perfect boat excursion with young children - If you have young children, keep reading this review. I cannot recommend this boat ride enough if you have a big family. First off, they do not over crowd the boats and there was plenty of room for my large family. They had plenty of crew members to help grab kids after snorkeling and trust me use a boogie board to have your young children lay on it while you do all the work in the water. the food was absolutely delicious, fresh and flavorful! Highly recommend
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Danbeam
Jun 27, 2024
Incredible experience - Second time we've been on Alii Nui and it's simply incredible. It's basically impossible to have a bad time with this group of awesome people on this killer boat with great food and vibes. Today the visibility was 130-150ft and we saw tons of fish, an octopus, 5 turtles. Simply stunning. Crew more fun loving than a trader Joe's. Whatever you're doing, y'all, keep doing it!
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Susan
Jun 24, 2024
Loved the Alii Nui catamaran trip - The boat was amazing. Very clean and well kept. Our transportation driver Joe was very nice . The entire crew was extremely attentive and helpful with first time snorkelers. We had a great time and would highly recommend this trip!
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