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Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei
4.8
425 Ratings
Kihei
Embark on a 4-hour adventure to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town for an unforgettable snorkeling experience. Swim in crystal-clear waters, encounter hundreds of fish species, and meet Hawaiian green sea turtles. Our knowledgeable crew will guide you and provide assistance throughout the excursion.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kīhei Boat Landing - - Check-in is at 6:30 a.m. Kihei Boat Ramp 2800 South Kihei Road, Kihei HI 96753 (no exceptions).
- All guests sign in and complete liability waiver.
- Individual snorkel gear fitting.
- Walk to the dock and board the boat.
- Boat launches 7 a.m. sharp (no exceptions).
En Route
- Captain’s safety briefing.
- 15-20 minute trip to Molokini Crater (weather permitting).
- 1 hour to 90 min first location visit to snorkel, or just relax.
- Enjoy our snack and beverage service.
- 1 hour to 90 min second location visit to snorkel, or just relax.
- Enjoy our meal and beverage service.
- Return trip to Kihei Boat Ramp.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Hawaiian fruit juices
- Floatation devices
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Light Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Towels
- Sunscreen
Additional Information
Starting September 15, 2024, this activity is 3 hours. This unforgettable 3-hour excursion takes you to two of Maui’s most treasured snorkeling locations – Molokini Crater and Turtle Town.
Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of Molokini Crater, home to hundreds of vibrant fish species, starfish, rays, and more. Our knowledgeable crew will provide a safety briefing and assist with fitting your snorkeling gear, ensuring your comfort throughout the journey. Floatation devices are also available to enhance your swimming experience.
Next, journey to Turtle Town, where you’ll encounter Hawaii’s magnificent green sea turtles (Honu) alongside reef triggerfish, butterfly fish, octopus, and other captivating marine life. Every trip is unique, guaranteeing a one-of-a-kind adventure for you and your loved ones.
- No children under 5 years old
- Pregnant women prohibited
- Non-swimmers are restricted to the boat
- Participants must be capable of moderate-to-advanced physical activity
- Guests must be able to climb a vertical boat ladder
Location
2800 S Kihei Rd
South Kihei Road
- Check-in at 6:30 a.m. at Kihei Boat Ramp, 2800 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753.
- Look for our 40-ft raft boat, "The Getaway."
- Sign and complete our online liability waiver before boarding.
- Board when your group is called; departure is at 7:00 a.m. sharp.
- Free parking is available on-site.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(425 Ratings)
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Howardd484
Jul 24, 2024
This is no George Costanza - A once in a lifetime vacation highlight. Even the early morning departure couldn't dampen our experience. Captain Keeohnee (sp) and crew member Jess were top notch. Jess created us with a friendly smile upon arrival and was always a helping hand away throughout the journey. Doubling as a Marine Biologist in her spare time, this was no George Costanza! She shared her knowledge, expertise and professionalism from start to finish. Thanks to our daughter's underwater camera, we have the memories to look back on an incredible adventure. Our vacation unit allowed us to sea (pun intended) turtles fro our Balcony but nothing will ever replace the up close under way experience.
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Kate4bond
Jul 23, 2024
Excellent - Captain Brandan and Jess were excellent ! They were very knowledgeable, professional and friendly! They took a very good care of all of us on the boat and in the sea. Unforgettable experience. We’ve seen lots of different fish and bunch of turtles while snorkeling. Thank you!
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W2120wgjens
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing Snorkeling Experience - We had a great experience with Joe and Lucia!! My husband and I both hadn’t been snorkeling for a while and both Joe and Lucia were very good about watching over us to make sure we were comfortable in the water. The whole trip was an amazing experience. We saw a ton of fish the first place we stopped and on our way to see the turtles we were lucky enough to see a large group of dolphins. Joe made sure to give the dolphins their space and even tried to move the boat away from them but dolphins were attracted to the boat, it was such a rare experience to see 20-30 dolphins at one time. A once in a lifetime experience. We saw turtles too which were very cool. Joe and Lucia provided lunch which was just what we needed after snorkeling for a couple hours. This experience was even better than I had expected. I would highly recommend this boat charter company!!
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Mohan_s
Jul 14, 2024
Awesome. - Awesome experience. Brandon and Lucy made the trip even better. We really enjoyed every bit of it.
We’ll be back next time.
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David_t
Jul 11, 2024
Great time! Worth it - Great trip, great guides. We went at 7:00am 7/10 and had an awesome time. Guide was a marine biologist (I’m terrible with names) that was extremely nice, helpful and informative. Captain had a great sense of humor and drove expertly.
Plenty of time at Molokini and Turtle Bay. Had sandwiches and snacks. Turtles and reefs were beautiful and fantastic to see in person.
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Trisha_g
Jul 11, 2024
Snorkeling - Swimming with the turtles was the Best!!! They are soooo cool and they were HUGE! Joe and Lucia were amazing!
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Angela_e
Jul 10, 2024
Fun trip! - Fun time! Had great weather, local guides with extensive knowledge, the turtles were great! Learned some great local tidbits.
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Zyraida_r
Jul 9, 2024
Great excursion - Great experience!! Jess and captain Brandon were great, they provided good information and, very knowledgeable of the area. Enough time for snorkeling. We will do it again.
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Liza_h
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent trip! - Joe and Lucia were excellent guides! Such a beautiful day on and under the water. Makena Coast Charters are easy to work with and very accessible for questions.
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Jennifercr4773bg
Jul 18, 2024
Company is negligent about protecting turtles and allows passengers to harass protected turtles - At Turtle Town near Chang's Beach, we witnessed two days in a row negligent staff allowing their passengers to crowd, harass, and touch the turtles. Numerous bystanders tried to intervene. On the first day, there was a woman watching from her paddleboard who was working for the outfit, but she was paying more attention to the man on the kayak from another boat, and only when we called her attention to it did she yell out that touching turtles was a $10k fine, but she did nothing to deter the behavior. The day after (7/18) no one was monitoring their passengers.
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