West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Your West Maui Snorkel adventure departs from Kaanapali Beach. Along the way keep your eyes open for Hawaiian spinner dolphins, bottle nose dolphins and during the winter months you can experience the humpback whales that migrate from Alaska to our Maui waters. The Captain will determine the best sites to visit that day based upon current water conditions. Once in the water, you will observe beautiful tropical fish, honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles), vibrant reef, and hopefully some other wildlife surprises. Then after our second location, back on board you will enjoy a buffet lunch and will be offered access to our premium beers, hand crafted cocktails and other libations as we take a leisurely cruise back to Ka’anapali Beach.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues as this vessel loads from the beach.
Non-swimmers will not be allowed to participate in any in-water activities.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
eggs, rice, bacon and sausage
huli hulu chicken, pasta salad, green salad and rolls
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
4 hours of parking validation
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Professional guides
Soft drinks, juice, water, coffee
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
What To Expect
Snorkeling along the West Coast of Maui with breakfast, lunch and an open bar included! Visit Maui's TOP snorkeling location from the convenience and comfort of our luxury catamaran. (Whale watching included from Dec 15th - April 15th!)
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West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach
Reviews
1,209 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snorkeling with turtles
894craigr,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diving with Turtles November 2025. Friends I've had the opportunity to swim with sea turtles in Hawaii before, but this time the water clarity and the number of turtles were exceptional. At one point, we saw eight at once. Some were on the surface, others resting on the bottom, and still others swimming nearby. There were also plenty of fish, though not as abundant as in other places. On the boat, the crew was great and repeatedly came around to offer a choice of drinks from the open bar. They also provided a good variety of buffet-style snacks, including pork burgers, breaded chicken, macaroni and cheese, and more. We did some snorkeling, ate, and did some more. The second time, the clarity wasn't as good, but it was still enjoyable. The crew was helpful and friendly throughout the process of bringing passengers directly from the beach after a brief orientation. We only visited one site, but in this case, one was definitely enough.
Amazing experience ... Truly worth it!!
Bill K,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew and staff with Sea Maui were amazing. We were fortunate to encounter a whale on the way to the reef and the crew was extremely respectful and as excited as the passengers. They turned off the engines and we observed from a distance as the whale swam around us and breeched multiple times. it was an incredible and unforgettable event! After getting to the snorkeling site, we had a great time and the professional photographer's pictures were truly representative of our experience. The wind picked up and was a bit strong, so for safety reasons we all agreed to cut the "dive" a bit short; but, all participants felt that we had gotten a great adventure. BUT ... Sea Maui felt that we should have had a better adventure, so at their discretion they refunded a portion of the trip to all participants! This was totally unexpected (and not really necessary ... we all thought we had gotten more than our money's worth from this adventure).
Amazing snorkel experience!!!!
Happiness289895,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply the best, a must to do in Maui!! The crew was funny, attentive, helpful, informative and showed us the best time ever!! We saw whales , dolphins, flying fish, shark, tons of turtles, coral, a white tipped shark, and a seal!! A must do for all!!
Aloha from the deep blue- The best day!
rikkij07,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day! Linda, Molly, Charlie, and Emily were so wonderful and made sure we had a great experience. We saw whales, dolphins, tons of turtles, and beautiful fish. The crew was so knowledgeable and gave us awesome details about history throughout the day! The check in was super easy which I love. I would highly recommend booking with this team. The food was good for breakfast and lunch. Aloha 🌺🤙🏻
Such a great day with a great crew!
love2travelaa,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! The crew was so welcoming and took time out to chat with everyone. They shared information about the island and the marine life. The snorkeling equipment was great and we were able to see beautiful fish, an eel and a shark while snorkeling. The breakfast and lunch were very good and the crew made sure everyone had drinks throughout the entire trip. A great experience! So glad we did this.
Highlight of my Maui trip
L505KHkm,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Took care of us from beginning to end. Solid breakfast and lunch in addition to bringing us to the best snorkel spots for that day. Even saw two whales along the way. Not to mention coffee in the morning and open the bar. Best Mai Tai of the trip for me. Great friendly crew like your buddies. Unbelievable deal if you think about it. Rebooked immediately for another cruise when we were done. Highlight of our trip so far.
The boat and crew were amazing!!!
Kevin R,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are in Maui you won’t be disappointed with this experience!!! The crew was awesome and the ride was amazing!!!!!!
Wonderful excursion . With Sea Maui.
jmata2636,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful excursion for all ages . Staff were wonderful ! Food was improved from previous visit from years ago. Not sure it needed to be improved , but was a nice surprise. Can’t wait to rebook on our next visit back to paradise.
Perfect Day
Connector612171,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly professional crew really knew what they were doing. Very enjoyable trip. Captain even turned around when he spotted a whale so we could watch it. Excellent experience. We’ll be back.
10/10 recommend!
Tiffany R,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So so awesome! Loved the vibe, the crew, the photographer! So much fun. When they got word that our spot was low visibility they quickly changed course and took us some place better. AND we saw dolphins! Like 10 of them. It was amazing. And we got to see and float with some turtles. The food was awesome. I was so pleasantly surprised! The bacon - awesome, sausage, yummy, eggs; real, and THE RICE! Seriously how did they make it so good! Lunch was equally fabulous and the drinks were flowing. The crew was all so fun and knowledgeable. 10/10 recommend.
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