Overview
The only Semi-Private Snorkel Raft Tours on Maui, making it the closest you can get to a private charter experience. With 3 certified lifeguards onboard you can get the snorkel instruction and safety you need for your snorkel adventure.
Native Hawaiian owned and voted Trip Advisors Traveler's Choice, we've been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Snorkel remote, beginner friendly snorkel spots on Maui and Lanai! Snorkel instruction included! Encounter dolphins (and whales during migration Dec-April) eye-level on our low-to-water adventure raft vessels!
*Select one of our 3 tour options: 2n1 Combo Tour, 5 Hour Snorkel or 2 Hour Dolphin Watch!*
We are just a short drive from Kaanapali, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua and other West Maui accommodations. And a fun destination for visitors staying in Kihei or Wailea.
Packages & Options
5HR Lanai Snorkel w/ Lunch
Snorkel + Dolphins, w lunch: This tour includes 2-3 snorkel stop and dolphin watching with an additional hour for ocean adventuring. Includes lunch wraps. Duration: 5 hours: Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour or you will miss boarding your boat. Lunch Wrap Add-On: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, choice of Chicken Caesar, Ham with BLT, or Vegetarian Falafel wrap. RAFT: 5HR Semi-Private Adventure Snorkel to Lanai onboard our small group Raft Vessel. Small group, comfort ride, shade. Lunch Addition : Lunch wrap order must be placed at least 24 hours prior to the tour start time. Bookings within 24hr will not include lunch.
5HR Lanai Snorkel & Dolphins
Snorkel + Dolphins: This tour includes 2-3 snorkel stop and dolphin watching with an additional hour for ocean adventuring. Duration: 5 hours: Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour or you will miss boarding your boat. Breakfast, Snacks: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water RAFT: 5HR Semi-Private Adventure Snorkel to Lanai onboard our small group Raft Vessel. Small group, comfort ride, shade.
4HR Snorkel + Whale Watch
Whale Watching + Snorkel : In lieu of a snorkel stop, whale watching will be included in this snorkel tour by RAFT. Breakfast/Snacks/Beverages. Duration: 4 hours: Check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. The boat always departs on time and boarding is 15 minutes prior. Light Breakfast and Snacks: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water Small RAFT Vessel : Small group rafting tour. Raft is low to water, smooth ride, shade and bench style seating. Combo Tour Snorkel+Whale Watch: This snorkel will include 1 snorkel stop and whale watching! VESSEL: Small Raft vessel.
5 HR Lanai Snorkel+Whale Watch
Snorkel + Whale Watch: In addition to snorkeling 1-2 snorkel stops, this tour includes whale watching! Duration: 5 hours: 5 Hours typically includes 1-2 snorkel stops to Lanai and whale watching on our eco-raft Light Breakfast & Snacks: Sweet Pastries, fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water ECO-RAFT: 5HR Semi-Private Adventure Snorkel onboard our small group Raft Vessel. Small group, comfort ride, shade. Combo Snorkel & Whale Watch : This snorkel will include 1-2 snorkel stops and whale watching! VESSEL: Small Raft vessel.
2HR Dolphin & Sightsee Tour
Sightseeing only no snorkeling: Have an ocean adventure without getting wet! Sightsee and encounter marine life without snorkeling- 2 Hour Tour Duration: 2 hours: 2 Hour Dolphin Watch and Sightseeing Tour (no in water activities/no snorkeling). Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour. Snacks/Beverages: Fresh fruit, cookies, chips and soda, green tea and water 2HR Dolphin Watch (no snorkel): 2 Hours of sightseeing and marine encounters without every getting wet. NO SNORKELING, dolphin sightings vary, no guarantee.
Itinerary
Maui's only Semi-Private Eco-Raft Tour takes you to the island of Lanai for snorkeling, dolphin watching and Hawaiian stories.
Snorkel tours include all level snorkeling and instruction by Certified Lifeguard crew.
2 Hour Dolphin Tour includes marine education.
All tours include food and beverages. *From Dec-April, this tour will be our 2n1 4 Hour Tour, 1 snorkel stop on Maui or Lanai (weather dependent) and whale watching, will include breakfast and snacks.)* *Want to see dolphin without the snorkeling?
We have a no snorkel, sightsee only tour for 2 hours as an option as well!* Our Award Winning Hawaiian owned snorkel tour is small group making it the closest you can get to a private charter experience.
Experience the island’s sea cliffs, remote snorkel spots and dolphin watching (we see dolphins on almost every trip!).
We visit unique snorkel spots on Lanai where you will see tropical fish and may even swim with turtles.
Enjoy a breakfast of sweet pastries and a fresh fruit platter of pineapple and watermelon.
Snacks are chips and cookies.
Beverages include soda, green tea and water.
Departure is a short drive from Kaanapali to Lahaina and a fun drive from Kihei and Wailea.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Dolphin Tour: Fresh Fruit, Maui Style Potato Chips and Homemade Cookies
- Certified Lifeguards onboard
- Snorkel Floatation Devices (*only on snorkel tour)
- Snorkel Gear: snorkel, mask and fins (*only on snorkel tour)
- Snorkel Tours: Sweet Pastry and Fresh Fruit, Chips, & Cookies
- Soda, Green Tea and Water
- Snorkel Instruction by Certified Lifeguards (*only on snorkel tour)
- We offer eco-friendly paper cups and purified water.
- Marine Naturalist Educational Narration
Exclusions
- NO SNORKELING on 2 Hour Dolphin Sightsee Tour (check your ticket to confirm which tour you selected)
- No pregnant persons or children under 4 years old permitted for snorkel tour.
- No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
Meeting & Logistics
MANDATORY CHECK-IN 30 minutes prior to start time at tour operator Hawaii Ocean Rafting location.
Park on near Lahaina Cannery and check-in at 1223 Front St., located next to Snorkel Bobs.
No refunds for late arrivals.
Due to closed roads & traffic, plan additional travel time.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
See you soon for your eco-raft tour! Check-in: ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE to ensure ample time for check-in and safety briefings. Boats leave promptly at their scheduled time. If you arrive later than 30 minutes prior to departure you will miss the escort to the boarding location. No refunds for late arrivals. Location: 1223 Front Street, next to Snorkel Bobs. Parking is available on Front Street or near Lahaina Cannery Mall.  Activity Inclusions: Snorkeling and Dolphin Search. What to Bring: Bring a towel, sunglasses and hat for sun protection. Wear footwear easy to take off for a barefoot cruise. Refillable water bottle to help us be more eco-conscious! (we have cups and purified water onboard too). Restrictions: Due to style of vessel, tour does not permit pregnant persons, persons with back or neck injuries or children under 4 years. All guests snorkeling are required to know how to swim and have the physical ability to board the raft unassisted and use the boat step ladder to enter the vessel from the water. Cancellations: Tours are subject to change anytime by HIOCR due to weather, operations and capacity.
Photos
Lanai Eco-Raft Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Small Group Tour from Maui Photos
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Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No Infants
- Must be able to climb swim ladder on boat
- Food Allergen Warning (Required Disclosure): Due to the nature of onboard food preparation and handling, we cannot guarantee that any menu item will be free from allergens. All meals or snacks served on this vessel may contain or come into contact with gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy, eggs, dairy, and wheat. If you have a known food allergy, please notify our team in advance and bring any required allergy medication (such as an Epi Pen). We strongly recommend guests with severe allergies consult a physician prior to participating in the charter. We are not responsible for allergic reactions due to undeclared or cross-contact allergens.
- Physical ability to board the raft unassisted is required.
- No children under 4
- Full faced mask not permitted per Coast Guard safety hazard notification
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
