Molokini Crater Snorkeling: Marine Life Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Molokini Crater, a marine preserve off the coast of Maui. Snorkel with a variety of marine life, explore Turtle Town, and enjoy exciting activities on board. Breakfast, lunch, and more included!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Molokini - A tour with the Calypso is one of the most fun on Maui! This stable, high-speed, triple-decker catamaran will get you to two snorkel sites fast: Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, and with all the equipment you need and plenty of food on board, what more could you ask for?
    The Calypso leaves from Ma’alaea Harbor, and after you are…
What's Included
  • Maui’s only triple-decker catamaran with plenty of seating
  • “Jump for Joy” jumping platform
  • Two slides
  • Use of top-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices
  • Glass-bottom viewing room
  • Informative and historical narration
  • Professional captain and crew
  • Breakfast and Lunch
  • Hot Coffee, Tea, Ice-cold sodas and Juice
  • Chips, potato salad, fruit and veggie platters and chocolate chip cookies
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels
  • Parking fees
  • Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase for $3.00 each
  • Wetsuits are available to rent for $10.00 each
  • Dramamine is available for purchase 2 tablets for $5.00
  • T-shirts available for purchase for $20.00
Additional Information

Be captivated by the natural sights of Molokini Crater; a volcanic islet 3 miles (4.8 km) away from Maui coast, on this snorkeling expedition that sets off from Maalaea. Immerse yourself in clear, tropical aqua surroundings of this inactive cone which is a sanctuary for various marine organisms including fish, sea-urchins, sharks, manta rays, and…

Location
101 Maalaea Rd
Maalaea Road
MEETING LOCATION: Ma'alaea Harbor 101 Ma'alaea Rd, Slip 76 - 78 Ma'alaea, HI 96763 MANDATORY CHECK-IN: 6:45AM PROMPT DEPARTURE: 7:30AM
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gina_m
Mar 29, 2025
Well organized and super fun! - The Calypso Snorkel tour was amazing. The crew was friendly and fun and well organized. They were able to serve a large group with a smile and ease. The boat had a lot of fun things to do: snorkel, slide, and jump. We even saw whales and dolphins. Be careful jumping with an apple watch. That is the biggest treasure at the bottom of the ocean. Luckily, my daughter's watch was recovered by the crew before we left. Save money for the pictures. The photographer takes fanatics pictures and videos.
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Mark_k
Mar 28, 2025
Three decks of fun and sight seeing. - This was a third trip to Molokini and Turtle town but first on the Calypso. This was our best trip to date. We saw a seal, turtles, Spinner Dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins and a Humpback cow and calf on top of the fish. The crew was exceptional catering to the guests (especially kids) and best of all cheap Mai Tai’s and 80’s music afterwards to top it off.
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Leslie_c
Mar 28, 2025
Perfect day - Absolutely loved this tour. It was my first time snorkeling so I didn't know what to expect and it could not have gone better. The entire crew were super friendly and helpful. The boat was full but didn't feel crazy crowded. The food was actually really good and plentiful. The pina coladas served on the way back were top shelf. I would go on this tour again myself and highly recommend it.
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S2971xtrobertp
Mar 28, 2025
Great day on the on the ocean! - Boat was great, crew were extremely friendly and very helpful, great snorkeling, very good food and drinks, and a fun boat ride/sight seeing/whale watching ride. Highly recommended.
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Kimberly_p
Mar 27, 2025
Maui snorkel, turtle, and whales - One of the best boat trips I have taken. The captain was great as were the crew. Everything was clean, safe and up to date. There was a nice assortment of breakfast items, fruits, snacks,, veggies and hummus, followed by lunch and dessert. We all had a great time. The captain stopped to show us whales as we went from point to point. He shared his knowledge about the area as well. Marley was great with photos! I would definitely recommend this tour to friends!!
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Rachel_v
Mar 26, 2025
Turtles galore! - Incredible experience!!! So many turtles we were scared they’d run into us and this was light years better than snorkeling in Honolulu!!
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Peggy_b
Mar 25, 2025
Vacation 2025 - Great tour. Very pleasant and knowledgeable workers. We saw a sea lion and fish and turtles and whales! Everyone had a great time.
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Lauren_w
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing! - The boat leaves the dock at 7:30am as listed on the booking but most that’s just a check in time and leaves 15-30 minutes later. We almost missed the boat because of that and it was an amazing adventure aside from not having seats together or at all because we were the last ones on the boat and everyone else was there 30 minutes prior. I looked back and didn’t see any other time stated on the booking. The staff was friendly enough and helpful. It was the largest boat in the bay with lots of people so do the math there. Seamed good for larger groups or families with kids because of the slides. I preferred the tour boats either smaller groups but other boats didn’t have slides.
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Jenlikesgin
Mar 26, 2025
Great snorkeling. Disappointed by photographer who seemed more interested in getting good photos than respecting nature. - This is the second time we have done the Calypso cruise. The first time was amazing so we had to do it again. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They reviewed basic safety precautions to keep everyone safe. They emphasized that Molokini was both a marine reserve and the land is also a wildlife refuge. We were not to touch any sea life or attempt to go on land at Molokini. The participants really need the staff to lead by example. There were several instances when the wild life photographer broke these rules. I saw him stand on coral and another time, his long fin grazed the coral and broke a chunk off. It seemed like he was motivated to get good photos of people even it meant disrespecting the wild life. When we visited turtle town, the photographer told people to dive down and get as close to the turtle as they could( definitely breaking the law of maintaining a 10 ft perimeter ). At one point there was a large group of people above turtle. The turtle seemed stressed because it seemed they wanted to surface but were unable. I go on these nature cruises to appreciate nature and to learn how to respectfully coexist without harming these beautiful creatures and ecosystems. It was upsetting to see this photographer not practicing what the rest of the crew preaches.
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Hillary_w
Mar 29, 2025
This was way too crowded,... - This was way too crowded, overbooked, not enough seating. The food was horrible - completely inedible. The boat was tired and old. And once everyone got wet, the floors were slippery and filthy. The only good thing about it was it didn’t take that long. There are many options at the same price point that aren’t so terribly crowded.
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