From Ma'alaea Harbor: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Adventure Aboard Malolo in Maui booking from $149.95

From Ma'alaea Harbor: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Adventure Aboard Malolo

Overview

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.

City: Maui

Sun 29 Sep

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What's Included

Easy stairway in and out of the water

Freshwater showers

Great informative and historical narrative

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Continental breakfast - pastries, muffins, and mixed fruit

2 Restrooms

Shady cabin

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For vegetarian, gluten-free meals, or any other special dietary need please call at time of booking
Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Valid photo ID - required for passengers 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages
Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew
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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (984)

andrewhW3769VM

Jan 2022

My wife booked this well in advance of our trip to Hawaii based on reviews. Our first time in Hawaii. I don't like all negative reviews and think a lot of the positive ones must be from very type A people. So, I thought I'd offer up my experience from a land-legged, type B perspective. The staff did a good job providing food and drinks to those who wanted it. They were all very nice and knowledgeable. Unfortunately the day we went, the seas were quite rough. The boat was packed full. My family of four was unable to sit together and we were about in the middle of the pack when getting on. We had to rudely force people to make room to allow me and my 11 year old to sit together. My wife and son were spread out and unable to get the staff to accommodate. The packed boat was really really clostraphobic. It was hip to hip, no place to put stuff (backpack with towel, sunblock, sandals) other than really close to the holes in the boat or edge. And, they continued to hand you things to hold (snorkel, mask, flippers, wetsuit, food). The one thing they don't give you is a life vest. They tell you they have them but that is it. Not being close to my family, cramped on the boat, and no life vest was a bit nerve racking. I would recommend not for families and don't bring anything other than yourself. After all that and a very rough hour+ to get to the swim hole, the water conditions were awful(of course not the crews fault). We were the only boat there. We got in the water for 3 minutes and felt very unsafe with pretty big swells throwing around my 11 year old (and everyone else). I hazard a guess the captain knew it wasn't good before we left but pushed forward anyway. Not sure why this Captain chose to go out but others didn't. It would have made more sense to cancel or postpone. I'm extremely disappointed the Captain didn't call it. My gut was telling me to get off the boat once we found it so crowded and couldn't sit together. I figured they'd not go out if it wasn't worth it. I'm not sure that is true, at least from the perspective of someone who doesn't do it often. We did see lots of whales swimming around the boat and a dolphin, which was really cool, but at the expense of 5 hours on rough water. Afterwards, I found out a boat leaves from the Makena side vs the Maalaea Harbor. 3 miles away from Molokini vs 12 miles. I didn't try it, but conceptually that makes way more sense. All in all, an experience, but I would pick a much bigger boat if I were to do it again and just not go on a rough day. Don't rely on the Captain or crew to make the call based on the possible success of getting into the water. Also, on a side note, I thought the constant tip grubbing was very unprofessional and quite rude. However, this was not the only attraction we did in Maui that practiced tip grubbing. Unfortunate Americans continue this practice of guilting more money out of people. Just charge a reasonable amount to cover liveable wages.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

We appreciate your feedback and can assure you that the Malolo is a very safe vessel with trained crew to accommodate all snorkeling abilities. Snorkeling locations are always weather dependent and unfortunately the water clarity is out of our control. A lot of our passengers enjoy the small size of Malolo but that is personal preference. Thank you for joining us, we hope you had a wonderful Maui vacation.

Olgalluliana_c

Jan 2022

awesome experience, worth every penny. My 5 year old had an amazing time after he got comfortable in the ocean. Staffing was very pleasant and made us feel secure and comfortable.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

The Malolo snorkeling tour to Molokini is perfect for all ages and abilities. The best family activity on Maui!

Steven_J

Jan 2022

Trip was awesome. Crew very pleasant. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family. Just remember to bring your own towels.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Awesome! The Malolo crew is the best. Thank you for sharing your tips and joining us on the snorkeling tour to Molokini.

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