Top 10 Snorkeling Trips in Maui

1.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Meet the Malolo crew at Maalaea Harbor before sunrise for a five-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip to Molokini Crater and a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens. You get breakfast, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, floatation aids, restrooms, and onboard narration. Brandon and Nick may be among the friendly crew members helping in the water.

“Reefs good, food good options, drink opportunities on the way back, photog pushy but turtles were awesome.”

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2.Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma’alaea Harbor to Molokini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,997 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Board the Calypso at Ma’alaea Harbor for a 5.5-hour morning cruise to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Snorkel with provided gear, watch through the glass-bottom room, enjoy breakfast and lunch, and use the slides or jumping platform. Lifeguards, showers, restrooms, and whale watching in season add comfort.

“Very organized group and enjoyable team on the voyage. Took the time to let everyone know what is going on.”

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3.Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,124 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $203

Join Pride of Maui’s large, stable catamaran for a five-hour morning trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. You’ll get snorkel gear, breakfast, hot lunch, drinks, and an open bar after snorkeling. Crew members include veteran captains such as Pat, Jason, Matt, and Justin, with SNUBA available for an extra fee.

“Really great time. The boat was big and the ride was smooth. The staff were knowledgeable and awesome. Food and drinks were great and we saw whales, turtles, and tons of fish. Great trip.”

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4.West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka’anapali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Top rated

Leave Ka'anapali at 9 a.m. for two West Maui snorkel sites, including Honolua Bay. Shasta, Derek, Malakai, and other naturalist guides may join you in the water to point out turtles, rays, octopus, reef fish, dolphins, or seasonal whales. The five-hour trip includes gear, banana bread, lunch, drinks, and a shaded boat.

“Great day with Derek and Malakai. Excellent snorkeling, a slew of dolphins and turtles too. Our hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. Great day!”

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5.South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 5h 30m · from $159

Spend 5.5 hours aboard a Malolo catamaran from Maalaea Harbor, snorkeling at Molokini and Maluaka Beach, known as Turtle Town. Captain Steve and crew offer safety help, breakfast, lunch, gear, and flotation devices. Conditions decide the exact stops, and whales or turtles are possible but not guaranteed.

“Great adventure. Safe, friendly, and serviceminded staff. Value for money. If you like to be on a boat, snorkel, see cool fishes and sea turtles, and like coffee, fruit, sandwhices, beer, soda etc. This is something for you. Peaceful for the mind.”

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6.Four Winds Molokini Snorkeling Tour from Maalaea Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 821 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $202

You’ll cruise from Maalaea Harbor aboard the 55-foot Four Winds catamaran to Molokini Crater, with snorkel gear, instruction, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and a glass-bottom viewing area included. The crew, including Pete and Dane, helps beginners feel at ease, while winter trips may add whale watching.

“Wonderful trip. In March, we saw a ton of whales on the way out and the way in. Captain slowed to allow everyone a chance to view. Snorkeling was great and comfortable. We spent almost 2 hours in the water. The Four Winds III also has a glass bottom part of the catamaran that little kids can view the fish while moored. Breakfast and fish or pork tacos off the grills for lunch we’re great with hotdogs for the kids. Lots of triggerfish (humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa) which my 11 year old learned to say. Fantastic trip!”

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7.Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 765 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Kihei at 7 a.m. with Makena Coast Charters for a small-group boat trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Crew members such as Matt, Lucia, Alex, and Sarah fit your gear, explain ocean life, and help in the water. Expect turtles, clear water, fish, snacks, sandwiches, and whale sightings when conditions allow.

“Joey and Shelby were amazing guides that were super knowledgeable and knew exactly where to go to make sure we saw LOTS turtles. Both stops were great with just enough time to see everything and the refreshments on the boat were perfect. I would highly recommend this tour group (and specifically Joey and Shelby as your crew) to everyone looking for an amazing snorkeling tour!”

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8.Maui Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town Aboard Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Best value

Board Quicksilver at Ma‘alaea Harbor for a 4.5-hour family-friendly cruise to South Maui Turtle Town or Coral Gardens. You’ll get fitted snorkel gear, flotation aids, crew instruction, drinks, lunch, and time for turtles, fish, coral, a waterslide, and whale watching in season.

“The experience was great. Did not see many fish and did not see any turtles at all but the trip was fun.”

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9.South Maui: Molokini Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 450 reviews · 5h 30m · from $185

From Maalaea Harbor, board Calypso, Hawaii’s only triple-deck catamaran, for a 5.5-hour cruise to Molokini and Turtle Town. Breakfast, lunch, gear, lifeguards, a glass-bottom viewing room, slides, and an English-speaking crew are included. Turtle Town depends on weather.

“Our son loved it! He would definitely do it again!”

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10.Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

At Wailea Beach, My Splash guides such as Triston, Ryan, James, and Georgia teach first-time snorkelers and non-swimmers to float, breathe, and use quality gear. After shore practice, you head out on a paddleboard or raft to see fish, coral, and turtles, with photos often shared right away.

“Snorkeling at Wailea Beach was unforgettable! The friendly instructors made me feel so comfortable solo, and I saw tons of sea turtles up close!”

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