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].
Morning tour check-in is at 6:30 AM. Afternoon tour check-in is at 12:30 PM. Allow an additional 20 to 30 minutes before check-in to park, pay for parking, and walk to Slip 64.
Paid public parking is available in designated stalls at Maʻalaea Harbor. Follow the posted signs and don't park in permit-only or otherwise restricted spaces. Parking costs $1 per hour, with a 24-hour maximum. Pay immediately after parking using the QR code on an official Secure Parking sign or a payment station. Cash is not accepted.
No. Transportation is not provided; please meet us at Maʻalaea Harbor for check‑in.
Every tour includes:
Not included:
Yes. We have prescription mask options onboard. Available strengths may vary, so contact us before your tour with your prescription details if a prescription mask is important to your experience. You may also bring your own mask if you prefer.
Bring:
If you’re prone to seasickness, take your preferred remedy before check‑in.
No. For safety, guests remain barefoot while onboard. Our crew collects footwear during boarding and returns it when guests disembark. We recommend wearing shoes or sandals that are easy to remove and put back on.
Yes, but Maui County permits only mineral sunscreen unless prescribed. Check that the active ingredients are zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. Mineral-only sunscreen is also available onboard.
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.
Yes. Snorkeling is optional, and you may remain aboard throughout the trip. You can use the shaded seating, enjoy the food and beverages, and watch the scenery from the deck. If a child remains aboard, a responsible adult from the child’s party must remain with them. Our crew can't provide childcare. The waterslide isn't a dry alternative because it requires entering the ocean.
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 children and older adults enjoy snorkeling with us, but age alone doesn't determine whether someone is ready to enter the water. Every guest entering the ocean must be able to swim independently, remain calm while floating face-down in deep water, and follow crew instructions. Flotation devices reduce effort but don't replace swimming ability. A responsible adult must supervise children at all times. If a child remains aboard, a responsible adult from the party must remain with them.
Most guests have smooth sailing. If you’re prone to seasickness, take your preferred remedy before check‑in and plan to stay hydrated and in the fresh air.
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 may see sea turtles, humpback whales, and other marine life, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Humpback whales are generally present from November through May, with peak activity from January through March.
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.
Guests should be able to navigate harbor ramps, boarding steps, and movement aboard a working vessel. Entering the water requires using swim steps or a ladder, and guests must be able to exit the water and reboard safely. Ocean conditions and boat movement can make this more physically demanding. If you use a mobility device or have concerns about steps, balance, stamina, or transfers, please contact us before booking so we can explain the current boarding setup and help determine whether the trip is appropriate for you.
Service animals are welcome. Advance notice isn't required simply because you're traveling with a service animal. If you need a specific accommodation, please contact us before the tour so we can prepare accordingly. The handler remains responsible for the animal’s supervision and care.
No. We don't offer SNUBA. Our focus is guided snorkeling with gear fitting, instruction, and flotation options.
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