Choose the Molokini Crater Snorkeling Tour if you want two snorkel stops and typically the calmest/clearest conditions. Choose the 3‑Hour Afternoon Tour if you want a shorter trip, fewer crowds, and one snorkel stop at Coral Gardens (or another nearby reef).
Safety comes first. Tours may be canceled on short notice due to weather or insufficient passengers. If that happens, our team will contact you as soon as possible with the next steps.
Kids 3 and under are free, but Hawaiʻi charges a $1 ocean stewardship fee for every passenger (including kids). Kids 3 and under still require a ticket, but the only charge is the $1 ocean stewardship fee.
Yes. Each passenger must have a Hawaiʻi state ID or school ID to receive the kamaʻāina discount. Please contact us to discuss availability and details.
Call (808) 244‑1979 or email [email protected].
Yes. Public parking is available throughout Maʻalaea Harbor. Parking is $1/hour (max 24 hours). Pay using the QR code on official Secure Parking signs or at a pay station. Cash is not accepted. Pay immediately after you park.
No. Transportation is not provided; please meet us at Maʻalaea Harbor for check‑in.
Every tour includes:
Not included:
Bring:
If you’re prone to seasickness, take your preferred remedy before check‑in.
Yes, please bring only reef‑safe sunscreen. We also provide reef‑safe sunscreen onboard for guests to use.
Yes. The morning tour includes breakfast and lunch. The afternoon tour includes lunch. Drinks are included on both tours.
Typical offerings include:
Vegetarian and gluten‑free options are available with advance selection.
No. Prior snorkeling experience isn't required. Anyone entering the water should be comfortable in deep water, able to swim independently, remain calm while floating face-down, and follow crew instructions. Flotation can reduce effort, but it doesn't replace swimming ability or water comfort.
Yes. You don't need to be an expert swimmer, but you should be able to swim independently and remain calm face-down in deep water. If you can't swim independently, can't remain calm, or panic with your face in the water, please don't enter the ocean. Contact Maui Snorkeling before booking if ability is uncertain.
No. On the Lani Kai II, full-face snorkel masks are not allowed for safety reasons. We provide standard snorkel gear at no additional cost.
Many kids and seniors snorkel with us and do great. All participants should be comfortable in the water, and we provide flotation options. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them at all times.
Afternoon tours don't go to Molokini unless weather/ocean conditions permit. On rare days when the afternoon tour visits Molokini, it becomes a snorkeling‑only trip, and the waterslide stays packed away.
You might see sea turtles, whales, and more, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. During whale season (December–April), humpback whales are sometimes visible while we travel to and from our snorkel locations.
Please give turtles space, at least 10 ft (3 m) away, and never touch, chase, or block their path.
Federal law prohibits approaching a humpback whale within 100 yards in Hawaiʻi. If a whale approaches unexpectedly, the crew must respond according to applicable navigation and wildlife-viewing rules.
Yes, please give us advance notice if you’ll be bringing a service animal. Space is limited, so our reservations team will help plan for a smooth experience.
No. We don't offer SNUBA. Our focus is guided snorkeling with gear fitting, instruction, and flotation options.
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