Maui Snorkel Adventure: Unique Hybrid Boat Tour

Join our 4-hour Molokini Snorkel Tour in Maui on the No Ka Oi hybrid boat. Experience personalized service and explore vibrant marine life.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Molokini Crater - Snorkel the amazing blue waters around Molokini Crater, it’s like swimming in an aquarium!
  • PuÊ»u Olai - Pu’u Ola’i, also known as Red Hill, is a dome-like cinder cone backing Maui’s well known Little Beach.
    This is our half-way point and a great spot for a small break after exploring Molokini. Blue Lagoon is a protected cove…
What's Included
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Individual storage area for any personal items
  • Floatation device
Additional Information

The No Ka Oi is a one-of-a-kind hybrid boat featuring foam and air flotation. Hosting a smaller group of guests enables us to provide personalized attention and assistance, whether in the water or on the boat. Our crew consists of ocean enthusiasts who are passionate about marine life and eager to share the wonders of the underwater world with our…

Location
2800 S Kihei Rd
South Kihei Road
Check in is at 6:45 am, Please be on time. Look for the Maui Snorkel charters banner on our truck and trailer in the boat/trailer parking area.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brookeaq2812kt
Mar 24, 2025
Captain Cary for president! - Best Molokini snorkel trip on Maui! Captain Cary and Allison were incredible! You can tell they love their jobs and wanted to give us the best experience possible. After many snorkel trips to Molokini this is the only boat I'll ever take again. If you want to get the most of your snorkeling, Captain Cary will put you on the best spots. They aren't locked into a mooring where you only see one spot of Molo. Since we got to start at Kihei instead of Maalaea Harbor we were the first boat to the crater. And since we were first to arrive Cary let us drift snorkel the whole inside of the crater from end to end, and picked us up on the far side. Then we got to dive the backwall of Molo where its a vertical drop off into blue water. It sounded like the whales were right behind us. Then he took us to Reefs End at where we saw sharks. We did all 3 snorkel spots in the same amount of time the other boats sit on their single mooring spot. After snorkeling we got up close and personal with some whales. A mom and calf swam right under the boat and stayed with us for 20 minutes. The smaller boat, closer to the water allowed us to see it the whole time. We could hear them singing above the water. After the whale show we went to one last secret snorkel spot with turtles, monk seals, spotted eagle rays, lobsters and octopus. The boat was perfect: very comfortable, plenty of shade, plenty of room, and being in a smaller boat with just 12 people made for an unforgettable experience. We agreed it was our favorite day on Maui. Our 4 year old still asks if we can go back on the boat with Cary. Incredible boat, incredible captain and incredible crew!
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Tipe7
Mar 24, 2025
Best snorkeling tour with an amazing crew!!! - The crew, captain Jennifer and Alex, really went out of their way to find whales on the way to Molokini and did find the best snorkeling spots for us. They were so nice and service minded. They explained about the reef and the whales behaviour. We even heard a whale sing through a device they put in the water ;o) and we saw a bunch of whales. The boat and the snorkeling gear was new. Jennifer and Alex both took our safety very serious but in a relaxed manor with lots of humor and positivity the whole trip! We can warmly recommend Maui Snorkel Charters.
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55ashwinis
Mar 14, 2025
Amazing experience! - Had so much fun checked out 4 locations and it was incredible! Highly recommend! They were sweet enough to hand me over a sweatshirt because it got too cold in the morning. You can tell they have been doing this for a while and are professionals.
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Ellier754
Mar 4, 2025
Molokini snorkel charter - We saw whales, monk seals, sea turtles, and amazingly beautiful fish. The crew, Carey and Allison were welcoming and fun. They answered all sorts of questions. There was a good amount of seating. They gave clear instructions to help us have the most success at each of our locations. It was amazing and fun and something I will always remember. So beautiful!!!!!!!
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Jimmyh1717
Feb 27, 2025
They live up to their BEST DAY EVER slogan - I did days of research for this tour. I wanted a boat out of Kihei which is where we were staying. I also wanted a short ride to Molokini so we would spend more time in the water. And my wife and I also wanted a boat with a restroom and one that supplied wetsuit tops since we planned to be in the water most of the time. We got all that and more with Maui Snorkel Charters. Most of the half day tours are about the same price so the previous factors were the deciding ones for us. The bonus was the knowledge and fun nature of the captain and crew. The captain gave a great snorkel gear orientation which made my wife feel very comfortable and relaxed in the water. Easy access in and out of the boat. We snorkeled at 3 Molokini spots including the backside and it was spectacular. Big boats can’t go backside. Excellent visibility. Then we did the Turtle Town ‘cleaning station.’ We loved every minute of this trip and it was well worth the price we paid. No extra charge for wetsuits and great banana bread was a bonus! On the way back, whales were singing and if you put your ear on the boat’s roof metal support tube you can hear it amplified! One was singing under our boat so we just stopped and listened. incredible! Thank you MSC! We will always remember this experience. Don’t miss this tour. They live up to their slogan ‘Best Day Ever.’ Go on a Monday or Tues! Allison and the Captain will take great care of you!
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Cubsholycow
Feb 26, 2025
This is why they created 5 stars. - Everything was perfect. Jen and Bella created a great day. Tons of fish and turtles with many whale sightings as well. Can’t wait to do it again.
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Trek231258
Feb 23, 2025
Maui snorkel at Molokini and whale watching - Had an amazing experience with Captains Jen and Alex on a Molokini snorkel, which was also FILLED with extremely close up whale watching. Like...right next to the boat, we were basically in a spash/mist zone while we followed closely behind them! They were very knowledgeable and fun, kept us smiling and safe the entire trip. As a finale, they took us to swim with turtles, we did not want to go back to shore. A one of a kind experience in Maui 🤙
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287shawnar
Feb 22, 2025
One of the greatest adventures! - Jenn and Alex were the best captains we have went out with. They made the trip memorable with their humor, upbeat personalities (even at 6:30am), along with their knowledge of the whales, the fish and history. Do not miss out on booking with this charter! Mahalo from Alaska!
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Dmw1207
Feb 22, 2025
Best small group snorkeling tour in Maui - This is one of the most fun and intimate (small group) snorkeling tours on Maui and I have done several. The booking is easy and detailed along with driving directions and what to bring for the day. We were fortunate to have Alex and Jenn who not only took us snorkeling at Molokini and Turtle Town but also on an extensive impromptu whale watching trip where the groups of whales were literally next to the boat. Their equipment is good and the boat extremely safe. Plus Jenn and Alex are some of the most enthusiastic guides I’ve had on any tour. What I love most is the small group setting where we didn’t have to wait for hordes of people to get and out of the water to maximize the snorkeling time. Highly recommended!
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282mjj
Feb 20, 2025
Snorkeling tour and whale watching - We went on the 4hr snorkeling tour and enjoyed every minute of it. Alex and Jen made us feel like we were in a private charter. Educating us on whale behavior in the area and giving us insightful tips on snorkeling. They made us feel like we were great friends who haven’t seen each other in a while. We are going to book another charter with them on our next trip!! Couldn’t have asked for anything more!! Thank you!!
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