Overview
This Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkeling Trip from Ma'alaea Harbor is a top-rated eco-adventure with Pacific Whale Foundation, combining two of Maui's most spectacular snorkel sites. Start your morning at Molokini Crater, a crescent-shaped volcanic islet famous for its 150-foot visibility and over 250 species of tropical fish. Then continue to Turtle Arches, where underwater lava formations and gentle Hawaiian green sea turtles await. Enjoy a guided reef tour, fish ID class, and learn-to-snorkel session - perfect for beginners and experienced swimmers alike. The cruise includes a delicious continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, and refreshments, all aboard a comfortable vessel operated by marine research and sustainability experts with over 40 years of eco-tour experience.
Snorkel at world-famous Molokini, a small crescent shaped extinct volcanic crater with crystal clear water that is home to more than 250 fish species. Then enjoy Turtle Arches, a beautiful reef known for its underwater lava arches and frequented by gentle green sea turtles. All of your snorkeling gear and flotation devices are provided, plus plenty of encouragement and support if you’re new to snorkeling. Wide swim steps and a water slide make it easy and fun to get right in and explore both amazing locations.
Packages & Options
Departure
From: $210
Package details and availability are confirmed during the booking step.
Itinerary
Molokini is a crescent-shaped, partially submerged volcanic crater which forms a small, uninhabited islet located in ʻAlalākeiki Channel between the islands of Maui and Kahoʻolawe, within Maui County in Hawaiʻi. (60 mins)
Maalaea harbor is home to the Pacific Whale Foundation and the Maui Aquarium. (60 mins)
Cruise with the experts at Pac Whale Eco-Adventures on Maui's top-rated ocean ecotours, based on 40 years of marine research and sustainable ecotourism experience. Pac Whale has cruises for every style of adventure, including whale and dolphin watch ecotours, snorkel trips, sunset cocktail and sunset dinner cruises, holiday cruises, stargazing ecotours, and more.
What's Included
Inclusions
- BBQ Lunch: teriyaki marinated chicken breasts, hot dogs, garden burgers, potato salad, corn and bean salad, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
- Refreshments: sodas, tropical juices and filtered water.
- Professionally-fitted snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers, flotation device, learn-to-snorkel class, fish ID class, guided reef tour
- Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries and fresh island fruit.
Exclusions
- One free child age 4 and under per paying adult. Children ages 5-12 charged child rate.
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not available.
Meeting & Logistics
PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
Pacific Whale Foundation reserves the right to reschedule or cancel due to weather at the discretion of the Captain. For your safety, all cruises, in part or in whole, are weather-permitting. Captains may use their discretion in choosing alternate sites without giving prior notice. We reserve the right to substitute vessels and equipment. All activities are at your own risk. No liability, expressed or implied, rests with Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures or its subsidiaries or officers. • One free child ages 4 and under per paying adult.
Photos
Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkeling Trip from Ma'alaea Harbor Photos
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Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- For each paying adult, 1 child ages 4 and under goes free. All children must be on the order/voucher as they account for a seat.
- To protect the reef environment and in support of the statewide ban on sunscreens, we will no longer allow the use of any non-reef safe sunscreen on board any snorkel eco tours. 4oz Reef safe sunscreen will be available on board for $13
- You will need to bring your own towels and credit cards for any onboard purchases as the vessels are cashless except for gratuities
- For safety reasons, the use of full-face masks is not permitted on our snorkel ecotours. We do provide high quality snorkel gear on board for all guest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
