Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Visit Maui’s famous snorkeling and diving destinations Molokini Crater and Turtle Town (or Coral Gardens) on a snorkeling catamaran! Molokini is an extinct volcanic cone and the snorkeling visibility is usually 100 feet or more! Many different species of marine life live within Molokini. Green sea turtles, fish, urchins, harmless sharks, manta rays and coral surrounded by crystal clear water all year around make Molokini a must do on your vacation activity list. This boat tour is on all tourist must see lists, and it's one of Maui's favorite activities. This is also one of Maui's most family-friendly activities.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MANDATORY CHECK-IN: 5:45AM ---- PROMPT DEPARTURE: 6:30AM
PLEASE PRINT OR DOWLOAD YOUR TICKET AFTER CHECKOUT - THE MAJORITY OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED WITH INFORMATION LISTED ON YOUR TCKET
Snorkel locations are determined daily by our captains based on weather, swell, and many years of experience in Maui waters
Wildlife sightings, while likely, are not guaranteed
Basic swimming ability recommended
For vegetarian, gluten-free meals, or any other special dietary need please call at time of booking
Valid photo ID required for passengers ages 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule
Underwater photographer onboard can provide custom photo shoots and offers a variety of packages to choose from
Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew
What To Expect
Join us on our awesome Molokini and Turtle Town snorkeling adventure aboard Malolo. Malolo is a 55 foot comfortable, stable catamaran. She is equipped with easy access stairways into the water on both the front and rear of the boat. There are also 2 restrooms, trampolines to lay out on and a friendly, experienced captain and crew. A continental breakfast and deli lunch are both included as is all your top-notch snorkeling gear. We also have flotation devices such as foam noodles, body boards and float vests for your use. Optional wetsuits and high quality 16 mega pixel Olympus underwater digital cameras are available to rent.
Options
Malolo Molokini Snorkel
What‘s Included
Chips, potato salad, fruit and veggie platters, and chocolate chip cookies
Hot coffee, tea, ice cold soda, juice, and water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Flatbread turkey sandwiches and veggie burgers (vegetarian option must be ordered at time of booking)
Continental breakfast - pastries, muffins, and mixed fruit
Professional captain and crew
Informative and historical narration
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
Wetsuits are available to rent for $10.00 USD
Dramamine is available to purchase 2 tablets for $5.00 USD
T-shirts for purchase for $20.00 USD
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,397 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip, incredible people
Tom M,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do when visiting Maui
Amazing experience
NorthStar03467845232,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing, the crew were very friendly and warm, the food catered for breakfast and lunch and was fresh and delicious. We saw so many fish and, the turtles, wow the turtles! This was the best part! A truly special and once in a lifetime experience. I encourage everyone to do this! Whilst it is not guaranteed to see turtles there seems to be a very good chance you will and if you do, like we did today, it is truly magical.
Do It!
Shawn S,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful setting, great weather and highly trained team. All the team members were fully lifeguard trained and two had EMT training, all sites had guards watching from the boat and from the water on surfboards.
Great staff,locations and value.
Dream786497,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy check in, great staff, great locations. This was well worth the money and one of our favorite tours.
**Stay away***
TravelRuchmayuri,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00******Stay away ***** This tour company ruined our family vacation & Fathers day ! Realized after the fact that there are many other reputable tours companies runs for Molokini Crater Snorkeling, for little cheaper pricing, DO NOT go with this company, we did and regretted!!!! There is no customer service, no emotions, no human touch - booked through Viator, 3rd party, must mention, they failed to resolve our issue and been very unhelpful. Have booked many excursions with Viator worldwide, never such a bad experience! We booked via Viator, lot of confusion on departure & check in timing -our family , who has very exited teen whose main purpose of visiting Maui was Snorkeling near Crater,on our scheduled day, tour left the harbor without us, which is mainly because very unhelpful tour representative at the Boss frogs shop, who apparently appeared to be covering an expericed employee, who was off that day due to fathers day !! We got there at the meeting point, Boss frogs shop, at 623AM, ( acknowledged we were late) the tour representative present at that time, calls himself " Noodle" ( when asking his name ) an arrogant and rude gentleman, wasted more than 12 minutes or so asking irrevelant questions, such as proving him the name of the boat, which information was non existent on our Viator booking. It was more of a feeling that he had no intentions of helping us, and by the time he figured which boat we were to take ( which was a clear example of his laziness and inability to do his job )it was 632 AM and then he said " Boat left", and it did cost us that disappointment, parking fees, and ruined early mornin and the rest of our day. Then he continued to be rude and arrogant, giving incorrect information to Viator, on call with Tess at reservations at Malolo & Viator, and wasted 2 hours of our vacation and Fathers day, and we have been given option to rebook with additional $$$ , which we didn't have choice but to accept. On our rescheduled day, tour itself was very basic. Captain didn't ever talked or kept us engaged , didn't feel engaged, John and Irene were helpful and must say contributed significantly towards having a hood Snorkeling experience. 10/10 to both of them. However tour was lacking energy, no entertainment while sailing, food no where nearer to what's advertised on their website, must say Snorkeling was excellent. We have done many Snorkeling tours in Carriebean and worldwide, and we Cleary could see this your was not worth the money, would advise pay little more and ho with other companies out there, staff, vessel, employee attitude, food, entertainment etc definitely not worth it. Boat appeared to be very basic and aged, single level ( at crater , noted many other tour companies had modern, newer boats with built in viewing decks) very crowded (66 people on board)and minimal facilities. Hope management review this and take actions as required for staff training and much more, so others won't go through what we did. Mahalo
**Stay Away ** Nothing but disappointment
Ruchir D,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00******Stay away ***** This tour company ruined our family vacation & Fathers day ! Realized after the fact that there are many other reputable tours companies runs for Molokini Crater Snorkeling, for little cheaper pricing, DO NOT go with this company, we did and regretted!!!! There is no customer service, no emotions, no human touch - booked through Viator, 3rd party, must mention, they failed to resolve our issue and been very unhelpful. Have booked many excursions with Viator worldwide, never such a bad experience! We booked via Viator, lot of confusion on departure & check in timing -our family , who has very exited teen whose main purpose of visiting Maui was Snorkeling near Crater,on our scheduled day, tour left the harbor without us, which is mainly because very unhelpful tour representative at the Boss frogs shop, who apparently appeared to be covering an expericed employee, who was off that day due to fathers day !! We got there at the meeting point, Boss frogs shop, at 623AM, ( acknowledged we were late) the tour representative present at that time, calls himself " Noodle" ( when asking his name ) an arrogant and rude gentleman, wasted more than 12 minutes or so asking irrevelant questions, such as proving him the name of the boat, which information was non existent on our Viator booking. It was more of a feeling that he had no intentions of helping us, and by the time he figured which boat we were to take ( which was a clear example of his laziness and inability to do his job )it was 632 AM and then he said " Boat left", and it did cost us that disappointment, parking fees, and ruined early mornin and the rest of our day. Then he continued to be rude and arrogant, giving incorrect information to Viator, on call with Tess at reservations at Malolo & Viator, and wasted 2 hours of our vacation and Fathers day, and we have been given option to rebook with additional $$$ , which we didn't have choice but to accept. On our rescheduled day, tour itself was very basic. Captain didn't ever talked or kept us engaged , didn't feel engaged, John and Irene were helpful and must say contributed significantly towards having a hood Snorkeling experience. 10/10 to both of them. However tour was lacking energy, no entertainment while sailing, food no where nearer to what's advertised on their website, must say Snorkeling was excellent. We have done many Snorkeling tours in Carriebean and worldwide, and we Cleary could see this your was not worth the money, would advise pay little more and ho with other companies out there, staff, vessel, employee attitude, food, entertainment etc definitely not worth it. Boat appeared to be very basic and aged, single level ( at crater , noted many other tour companies had modern, newer boats with built in viewing decks) very crowded (66 people on board)and minimal facilities. Hope management review this and take actions as required for staff training and much more, so others won't go through what we did.
First timers only
Kim I,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00If you’ve never been snorkeling it’s good. Never seen sea turtles, it’s good. A good beginner experience. We’ve done both before so we were alittle bored. Crew was very nice! Advertising it as Turtle town was misleading… saw maybe 5 turtles.
Fun for the whole family.
Elizabeth K,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of fun for the whole family. We saw sea turtles & loads of fish. Lunch was better than expected. Crew was very helpful & professional. Overall a good time was had by all.
Terrible Service Left family of 5 behind
Safari53829,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately they left us at the dock! The boat would not wait after arriving at 6:32am I’m quite certain they sold our 5 seats and jetted accordingly to our island friends. The operator refused to rebook or offer any refund and called it a no show. We were there and watched the boat depart. Do yourself a favor and book with a reputable tour company so your family does not have to go through something like this on vacation.
Great crew & tour
Ashley M,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We unfortunately didn't get to snorkel molokini or turtle town due to conditions but i appreciated the crew keeping us safe! They took us to coral gardens instead which was great!
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