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Molokini Crater and South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei

Molokini Crater and South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei

Overview

Speed through the water from Maui to the Molokini Crater for a small-group snorkeling adventure where the underwater visibility often exceeds 180 feet (55 meters)! Spend your morning snorkeling on the wildlife-rich reef off the crater, where fish, rays and other wildlife call home. Next, venture to 'Turtle Town' to swim with the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle! In addition to snorkeling, your five-hour experience includes hot cinnamon rolls and fruit for breakfast breakfast, deli lunch and fabulous Hawaiian views – what better way to spend a day?

City: Maui

Mon 28 Jul

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Starting at $210.35

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Mon 28 Jul

Starting at $210.35

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What's Included

Local guide and instructor

Please bring sunscreen and towel

Please arrive at 6:30AM for checkin

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Delicious individually packaged wraps and chips

World famous Maui cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit all individually packaged

NO Back or Neck Injuries, Pregnant, or under 8 years old

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests must be able to climb a vertical ladder to re-board boat after snorkeling.
Must show up 30 minutes prior to departure, 6:30AM for 7AM departure
Guests must be between the ages of 8-65, please contact us directly for exceptions
Not recommend for individuals that experience seasickness

What To Expect

Molokini Crater

Skip over the waves on a comfortable and speedy military-inspired, eco-friendly raft to the Molokini Crater, where you will snorkel with tropical fish, rays and various other wildlife. As the first boat to arrive at the crater, the waters will be uncrowded. Here, you'll also enjoy a delicious continental breakfast. Water visibility at this prime diving and snorkeling spot often reaches 180 feet (55 meters)! If you need a break, relax on the boat’s comfy pontoons and soak up the sun. After snorkeling in the crater, head to the backside of Molokini Crater, a place many people rarely see, for another snorkeling experience.

Keawakapu Beach

On your way to your final snorkeling destination, 'Turtle Town,' hug the Maui coastline and view the island’s most recent lava flow on the way to beautiful La Perouse Bay. The bay is a natural habitat for the Hawaiian spinner dolphin, so keep a look out and get your camera ready!

Redline Rafting

The Kihei Boat Ramp is where we depart from and return to. We are one of the first boats to Molokini because we can get there faster than most boats so you will have plenty of pristine time to snorkel.

La Perouse Bay

At 'Turtle Town,' jump in the water and swim with the friendly Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles! After snorkeling with the turtles, refuel with a deli lunch before heading back to Maui.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

524ellend

Mar 2025

We enjoyed the snorkeling and fun facts immensely! We saw many beautiful fish and sea turtles! Our 12 yo and 9 yo did great! Would highly recommend!

HectorR1184

Mar 2025

Our trip to Maui was the first time three of us would experience the Pacific Ocean. My wife had learned to swim in the Pacific while her parents were stationed in Hawaii, but our kids and I had never been in those waters. Growing up in the Caribbean, I was always involved in some kind of water sport, so I was excited to share this experience with my family. They fell in love with snorkeling a few years ago during one of our vacations, and this trip gave us another chance to explore. We chose Redline for our snorkeling tour because of the boat size. While larger boats offer more amenities, we wanted to get in the water quickly and maximize our time snorkeling. Our five-hour tour had only 20 people, giving us plenty of space and time at each spot. Booking through their online portal was a breeze, and their text responses were timely and informative. I even claimed a military discount via text. Finding the boat launch was easy, and check-in was efficient. After signing waivers, receiving a briefing and schedule update, and getting our loaner wetsuits (included in the tour price!), we boarded the boat and set off for Molokini. After a short boat ride, we arrived at Molokini. Following a quick breakfast of fresh fruit and cinnamon rolls, plus a safety briefing, we got in the water. Molokini exceeded expectations. Despite high winds and some swells, the visibility was excellent. Our captain and first mate, both named Nick, ensured everyone was comfortable and ready to go. Next, we checked to see if snorkeling at the back wall of Molokini was an option, but the water was too rough. However, on the way, we got an incredible bonus—watching a humpback whale and her calf, along with four to six males competing for her attention. This unexpected sight was a breathtaking, "free" attraction. Since the back wall wasn't accessible, we snorkeled the other end of the crater instead. After a quick and efficient lunch, we headed to Turtle Town for our final stop. Turtle Town was even better than advertised. We saw around ten turtles being groomed by reef fish, swimming through the reef, and even resting on the ocean floor. We had an absolute blast on our tour and highly recommend Redline if you're ever in Maui!

650elyseh

Mar 2025

If you’re having trouble picking between companies: stop looking and pick this one. They made sure we were safe by pointing out potential hazards, but didn’t babysit or infantilize the group. Sprayed our goggles with defogger to make sure everything was crystal clear. Also saw a few whales (including calf). Beat the big tourist boats to the sites. Took us to 4 different dive sites: 1. classic molokini crater, 2. backside of molokini, 3. drift dive by a hippo-looking rock, 4. near turtle town. 1. Molokini crater was just as promised. Crystal clear water with pretty fish galore. Top notch Classic snorkeling experience. 2. Backside of molokini was awesome. We were there on a day with high winds and big waves and the backside is not sheltered from this like the crater side is. I’ve never had such an adventurous snorkel experience with these big waves. Got to ride The Elevator where the natural motion of the wave on the cliffside swoops you up and down without crashing into the cliff. Very cool. Looked unsafe but was totally safe. Unforgettable. 3. Too windy w big waves for our group to go see the dolphin area so we did a fun drift dive along the coast near a rock that looked like a hippo. Group saw 2 big sea turtles, 2 eagle rays, and tons of cool fish here. 4. Final dive was next door to turtle town. Turtle town was packed with tourists so they took us to the cove next door. Turtles were EVERYWHERE. Big ones, small ones, swimmy ones, sleepy ones. Not supposed to touch them or disturb them which actually became challenging at times since it was hard to maneuver around so many! If you get cold easily like I do, bring more than one towel and keep one of them dry. Tour leaves early enough that the cove wasn’t sunny yet. There is plenty of dry storage for a backpack under the bench. Take Dramamine at least 30mins before getting on the water if you get motion sickness or aren’t sure. No shame in the Dramamine game. Great music. Great vibes. Great turkey sandwich.