Blue Water Rafting offers three comprehensive snorkeling tours around Maui, designed for snorkelers of all ages and skill levels. One of its most popular Maui activities is the Kanaio/Molokini Tour, as it takes you to the Volcanic Kanaio Coast, one of the lesser known parts of Maui. Kanaio boasts some interesting sea caves made by a lava explosion around 200 years ago. You’ll also get to explore coral reefs, swim with green sea turtles, and if you’re lucky, maybe even spot a few dolphins!

The Kanaio Coast Tour is a smaller but equally fun Maui activity, centered on the Kanaio caves and Maui’s Gold Coast. Much of the cave is hard to access, so be prepared for a bit of hiking. Once you get past it, you’ll be rewarded by great views of Maui’s landmark, the Haleakala Volcano. The snorkel sites vary according to the season and weather, but typically include La Perouse Bay and Makena.

If you don’t have much time, get on the Molokini Express tour. The two-hour trip includes a ride to the Molokini Crater aboard a high-powered raft, a short briefing, and over an hour of snorkeling the crysal clear Molokini waters. Those who are feeling adventurous can also check out the Back Wall of Molokini, a cliff that drops to a dizzying 400 feet below sea level. The waters here are very calm and harbor some of the most beautiful tropical fish on the island, beautifully lit by shafts of sunlight cutting through the water.

Whale watching is an optional stop for those coming in the winter. From December to April humpback whales come to the Hawaiian coast from Alaska to spend the colder months. Watch them play and glide through the water, and try listening for whale songs! Just make sure to clear your schedule as this can add an hour and a half to your tour time.

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