Dave Arjuna and the crew were extremely nice! We didn't know how to swim nor snorkel and everyone helped us have an amazing first time experience. Highly recommended if you are a newbie. PS: Great vegetarian food! read more

The crew of the Calypso are the best! I booked a snorkel tour with Tickets For Less. The reservation was screwed up somehow, and i had to stand by to the end to get on. The crew was able to figure out that mine was booked for another day. We went out to Molokini and were treated to the best dive experience. This boat has crew members who are very fish knowledgeable, who can name every fish on the reef. i used one of their wetsuits too. their food and drinks were to die for too. read more

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Super fun tour!! LOTS of people! Like a sea of people (that just works doesn't it?). Looking back, a smaller boat may have been more our style. We had a really good time with a nice crew. I've got nothing to compare it to, so I don't know, but man, if you're experienced snorkeler, you'll be amazed by the clarity at molokini, and shocked by the crowds. Fun time! On boat doesn't feel crowded, just in the water. Easy in and out with TONS of ladders. Lots of floaty for the inexperienced. Nice. read more

My family and I had been on this boat previously on two other trips, and the trip was incredible. The crew was funny, helpful, and catered to kids. However, we were signed up on 8/4/18 to go to Molokini. We boarded the boat which was full, and got a late start out of the harbor. We were barely out of the harbor when the captain announced we weren't going to Molokini due to weather. Now I'm all about safety, but this cruise and crew was mediocre. We ended up only snorkeling one spot on the west side and no one communicated we weren't snorkeling again. They served the lunch at 10:30am, which wasn't that great. We were back in the harbor at 11:30. Finally at 11am, the captain announced "sorry folks due to weather we weren't able to go out to Molokini." I wouldn't do this cruise again. Poor experience overall and our kids were super disappointed. read more

My husband and I had a wonderful time upon the Calypso for a snorkeling tour. The water was too choppy to go into Molokini so we went to Turtle Bay and one other coral reef. I really appreciate the captain thought of safety first. The staff was incredible. They were attentive and you really feel like they care. Will recommend to everyone! read more

The Calypso was a very well run snorkeling trip. There 100-150 people on the boat, but all of the services (food, passing out gear, getting on and off the boat) were very efficient and it did not feel crowded at all! The staff were lighthearted, funny, and had a great attitude throughout the trip. Highly recommend! read more

We did the Calypso dinner cruise. Admittedly it was very windy that day which limited the experience, but that didn't impact the food (which was mediocre), the drinks (which suddenly were subject to a limit), and the music (which was not interesting). Save your $$$ and go a nice restaurant. read more

This crew went above and beyond for our crew!!! 3 adults and 5 children and we felt a part of their family! As parents, having 5 kiddos all on a boat snorkeling, swimming, searching for turtles, fish, octopus, eels is overwhelming. The crew were all eager to help and offer assistance at every turn! Making our (mom and dads) experience much more pleasurable!!! Special thanks to all the crew especially Chelsea, Cari, Sarah, and the one that gave Liam a special kiss on his cheek that he is still talking about (wish I could remember her name). We'll be back for sure!! Amazing and AWESOME all at once!!! Aloha and Mahalo!!!! read more

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We purchased a Sunset Dinner Cruise through Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays. We were supposed to board on the Quicksilver on Lahaina Harbor, but some confusion in the voucher packet from PHH lead us to the Maalaea Harbor instead where the Calypso was in waiting. The staff and crew were very nice as the Quicksilver is their sister ship. After a quick check to make certain they could accommodate us with meals, we were boarded and headed out for the excursion. An appetizer of Vegetables and dip is served with Potstickers. The main course is your choice of Prime Rib and Mahi Mahi along with a sweet pineapple teriyaki chicken entree. All of the food was wonderful and is catered from a local restaurant called Beach Bums. Two alcoholic drinks were included in the price of the cruise, with options of water, Soda and Pineapple, Orange, Guava Juice as well. Andy is the only name of the crew member I can remember, and he was a dazzling character. However, the captain and the staff were all nice and courteous and even offered additional tips on other fun things to do while on island. read more

My family had a wonderful time on the Calypso. The staff was accommodating and very helpful. My kids had a great time snorkeling. I was pleasantly surprised with the level of service the staff provided. The Captain was super friendly with us and our kids. He even had time to snap a few pictures with us. read more

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HORRIBLE experience. We had planned our Maui vacation over a year ago and booked our snorkeling excursion 4 months in advance. We had double checked our reservation the day we flew into Maui which was 4 days prior to our adventure. I had 8 people with me including 3 children who had been anticipating snorkeling Molokini since that day we booked our Maui trip. UNFORTUNATELY Calypso made a snafu and booked us a day earlier than what our itinerary had said. We show up on the date that is shown on our itinerary printout only to find that we are not on the manifest. The cruise was completely booked and we were not allowed to go on our cruise. Thanks a lot Calypso for ruining the end of our trip to Maui. My children were heartbroken. Sure we are getting a refund but that won't replace the lost experience or memories. You can apologize all you want but it won't fix what you have done. I DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL!!! It won't let you mark zero s read more

It was a great trip for me. Beautiful day and we happened to be one of two boats in the crater snorkeling. The boat is one of the nicest ones I've been on. Three stories, two slides, and a diving platform. The crew did a good job, you could easily make your way to the bar on the second level. Good enthusiasm for the most part. It was a nice smooth ride. Only thing I'd really say is lay off the photo stuff... I mean I get that that's part of the business and fun, but they really seemed to push it. The crew earned tips anyway. Just felt to be a little much. All and all I'd recommend this boat to anybody interested in a trip to Molokini. read more

Cindy Hart We had the BEST time aboard Calypso! The entire crew and staff were engaging and FUN! The boat was super clean and equipment was new and fresh! Our kid loved the SNUBA option too. HIGHLY recommend the experience! C.Hart Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value read more

To start off I have been to Maui over 20 times and have done every snorkel trip out there. This one is a RIP OFF! like so many other reviews we were only taken to one spot as "waters were murky" at Turtle Town. What a joke it was calm as can be outside no reason to not go TO ANY second spot. The food wasn't edible. The breakfast was literally Costco muffins quartered and some eggs. honestly I've been on the smaller catamaran trips they are way better. We did this because of the water slide but that wasn't too exciting and the kids were bored quickly. The cost was outrageous for what you get, go on a smaller boat. The staff was super nice I feel bad for them. The captain told us 4 times how they don't get paid alot because "they are in the service industry". Then he proceeded to tell us to tip them over 5 TIMES! THE OWNER SHOULD PAY THEM BETTER SO THEY ARENT BEGGING TOURISTS WHO PAID 100 A PERSON TO TIP THEM!!! NOT OUR PROBLEM THE OWNER IS GAUGING PEOPLE AND NOT PAYING HIS STAFF. Really this is a huge rip off tourist trap. Take another boat there are plenty to choose from. read more

Did a Molokini - Turtle town tour with them which was an absolute blast. Molokini had lot of schools of fishes. We also spotted an eel. I am a beginner snorkeler. The crew quickly made me comfortable and had all sorts of flotation belts and vests. They also have wetsuits for rental ($10). The food was good and if you have any dietary restrictions, let them know in advance. read more

This is a fantastic excursion. This is a must when you travel to Maui. The crew was great and the photographer beyond great. His name is Charles and I loved they way he interacted with all of us in the water. He pointed out the where the turtles were and he also found a wild octopus that we were able to hold and take a picture with it. That was my first. The was good which was breakfast and lunch. The only problem I had was the bathrooms. When they are out of order there should be a sign on the door. read more

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Don't waste your time booking your snorkeling trip with any other boat on Maui! We took the morning snorkeling trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. The Calypso is by far the best boat coming out of the harbor running these tours. Captain Nat and the crew were absolutely fantastic. They were very patient and very helpful with not only our group but with everyone we saw them interact with. The food was surprisingly delicious. Their operation is a well oiled machine and we had a wonderful experience. Worth every penny. Thank you Captain Nat and crew. read more

Fantastic trip out to Molokini. Nice boat ride, tasty breakfast of juice, fruit, Danish assortment and eggs with and without ham. Got off the boat and spent a while swimming with the colorful fish and a couple of turtles. The ladders into the boat were really nice for people like me with limitations. Next was a snack of veggies and dip while we cruised over to the Turtle Town where we got to play in the water some more and saw a couple more turtles, very cool. I had a little trouble trying to get back to the boat, kept getting turned aaround so Noa, one of the staff members came out and got me back to the boat. Then back on the boat for a yummy BBQ lunch, chicken or pork, coleslaw. Done in the water so was time to open the bar. $2 drinks. A great time, would definitely recommend this company. read more

The Calypso Crew did a great job at taking care of it's guests. Shoutout to William and Marley Rutkowski! William found my wife and I two seats on board. I wear prescription glasses and was worried that I may not fully get to enjoy snorkeling. William heard me and brought me PRESCRIPTION GOGGLES that made everything crystal clear in the waters. Marley always provided a smile and a warm Aloha to us throughout the trip. He is a great photographer with an electric attitude. He always kept the guests of the Calypso smiling and involved; he really enhanced the experience. The crew served us a nice light breakfast and a satisfying lunch. The reef, sealife, and turtles were beautiful. Thank you everyone for being part of our Honeymoon. Again, big shoutout to William and Marley. read more

We had an epic adventure yesterday with my two boys and husband. The actual Calypso boat is decent it's nice boat with space and kept up well but not overly fancy. What made the trip truly spectacular was the Crew members. Each one of them was kinda friendly and fun. I felt like we had known each other for a long time. There were so many passengers but somehow some of the crew members managed to remember our names and continued to check in on us and include us in all that was going on. Special shout out to Tony for being so good to everyone! Thank you Calypso Crew!! read more

We were recommended by friends to go on the morning morning snorkel tour. We had heard great reviews and therefore had very high expectations. We are very experienced snorkelers and we very excited for a new adventure. However we were very disappointed to find we were only allowed to explore a small section, probably only 100 yards. We were made aware that the best snorkeling was over on the side and we were not allowed to go near it. We were stuck in a small area with over 100 other tourists. You could not swim a few feet without running into someone else. The snorkeling was not that great because of the large crowds so the marine life stayed away. The lunch was barbecue and was delicious and the crew was so friendly. We were only disappointed with one interaction when we asked about nuts in the breakfast pastries and the crew member replied, " I don't see any so you should be fine." That was a very dangerous answer for someone with such a severe allergy. Otherwise, the crew was very friendly and sociable. The trip could be nice for beginner snorkelers and people looking for a more social atmosphere. We personally will not be going with this specific trip. read more

Calypso Charters - This is the view from the boat where you can see the large crowd and small area to snorkel. - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

We had the best time on the Calypso yesterday. The staff was beyond friendly and so helpful. They truly had such great attitudes and care for passengers. Breakfast was fantastic and more than enough food for everyone. At Molokini there was some coral sperm/eggs in the water where we were supposed to snorkle behind the boat, so the crew adapted best they could and allowed people to go a little out of the normal area to try and see some fish. There wasn't many fish to see but that was no way in the crew's control, it is nature after all. The crew opened up the slides/jump and people continued on having an amazing time. We then ventured off to Turtle Town where there were so many turtles to see/experience. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime. (This coming from someone who worked with the sea turtle preservation program in North Carolina for 3 summers relocating nests/helping babies in the ocean safely) They then fed us lunch on our way back to the harbor. Again, great food and more than enough for everyone. Not to mention it was truly service with a smile from the entire crew anytime my family interacted with any crew member on our 5 hour trip. I almost forgot...the boat is set up so sensible and is very clean. The crew is definitely organized to the point it makes your whole trip run without a snag. We whole heartedly recommend the Calypso for your Molokini/Turtle Town adventure. By far the best boat I saw in the harbor/in the water yesterday! read more

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The crew was great especially the photographer. Definitely a marketing trick on this one. Advertised as a snorkeling trip to Molokini (really the only reason to do it). Left with calm waters and stopped at Turtle Town first (which is an easily accessible beach from the road...no reason to pay someone to take you there). By the time we were done with Turtle Town, the wind had picked up slightly. We headed to Molokini and they determined the swells would 'make some people sick' so we skipped it completely. (A good reason to do a smaller boat.) One of the sailboat catamaran tours were in there. Instead we went to a very subpar snorkeling spot, that you can drive to, ate lunch and stared back at Molokini (which was the whole reason we paid $100 per person for this excursion). Totally overrated. Marketed well but absolutely not worth it. read more

It was fun, but very crowded. Also before we boarded there was a mixup with our reservation that ended with the captain yelling at our group leader. Once we thought it was resolved and we're going to be allowed to get onto the boat, the captain re-engaged our trip leader in a very unprofessional pissing match. The captain was a raging jerk and I won't be back. read more

The snorkeling experience my husband and I had with Calypso was amazing. My husband did the scuba experience and loved it. Molokini was beautiful as well as Turtle Town. We got to see so many beautiful sea turtles and fish that day. The weather was perfect. I highly recommend this boat to anyone. It's super clean and the staff is friendly and caring. The food was good especially the lunch you get. Last but not least Marley the photographer was amazing and super cool. His photos are are beautiful. He will get photos of you and your party well snorkeling. He also offers camera rental for you to capture your own photos. Just keep in mind he is independent from Calypso. I didn't know that until the end. Overall this was the best snorkeling trip. If you are reading this. Book with this boat read more

12/5/17 AWSOME DONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE !!!! Friendliest crew best food and excursion you'll find in Maui I Guarenteed it !!!!! read more

My family of 4; 2 adults a baby and a 4 year old had an amazing time on this morning snorkeling trip to molikini and turtle town. We saw so many fish turtles and most importantly we were in the shade and comfortable the whole time .I am someone who frequently gets sea seasick but i had no problems on this 5 + hour tour. The crew was amazing, funny, and knowledgeable about reef creatures. This is the boat for you if you want a lot of shade and easy on and off snorkeling with 2 snorkeling spots !! read more

What an amazing trip! We were met with high quality, friendly, and knowledgeable crew members, and a really well-kept vessel. They were very safety conscious the whole day and ensured that everyone was having a great time without taking risks. They were super service-oriented every step of the way and were regularly checking on everyone to make sure they were meeting everyone's needs. The food was tasty, and there was water, juice, and ginger ale available all day. Their photo/video crew member was very helpful, he had underwater cameras available for rent and even offered to help people that had brought their own cameras. They made sure to check everyone in after every stop where people got in the water to snorkel. They drove us to some really great snorkeling spots and gave us some tips on where/how to see the turtles. It's true that if you're just calm and peaceful, the turtles swim to you! We had one get really close and swim right underneath us! Really, for such a nicely done tour, with all the resources, and crew help/knowledge you could need to have an amazing snorkeling adventure, this is a very reasonably priced trip. Yes, it's $$$, but you're getting a really high-quality experience. They even have floaties for people that aren't strong swimmers. Everything you need to snorkel (masks, snorkels, fins), eat (breakfast and lunch), and have a great time (great ride, and lots to do and see) is included, but there are optional add-ons. My husband purchased one of the rash-guards for $20. The wetsuit rentals were only $10, and Dramamine was only $5. If you're prone to sea-sickness and it's a high-wind day I highly recommend taking Dramamine morning of! It's a large vessel and it was a pretty smooth ride most of the day, but the wind knocked us around a bit at some points. You'll be able to soak up all the enjoyment of the day a lot easier if you do. I'd just like to note that this is clearly a family-friendly business. They have child-sized gear, the crew is kid-friendly, and the SNUBA option can accommodate kids as young as 8 years old. BTW, I didn't know what SNUBA is before this, it's like SCUBA, but instead of having a tank you're hooked via air hose to a raft so you don't need to be licensed or anything. We didn't try it, but it looked pretty cool. All-in-all it was just a gorgeous and stunning day! Photos just really don't do the colors justice! The blue water at Molokini Crater was this jaw-dropping royal cobalt blue! The range of aquas, turquoises, and ceruleans makes Pantone look like a grade-school color wheel. Not to mention all the amazing colors you'll see on the reef once you're in the water! Hope this was helpful! Just go! Have a blast and take lots of pictures! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this experience. I was able to get in an amazing snorkel and snuba with my family and get some incredible photos on a beautiful day. The crew was amazing, the captain was engaging and funny making it an awesome day! The food was awesome too! What a fantastic experience for this family from Nebraska! We'll come back and see them again! read more

We had originally booked the Malolo due to the great reviews they had but unfortunately they were dry docked the day we booked. Boss Frog's was great about getting us rebooked on the Calypso for a better rate! Calypso did not disappoint. The three levels of the boat helped split up the crowd so it didn't feel so packed. The SNUBA was incredible! Annie (loved her) was amazing and made us feel so comfortable as we had never done it before. She was very thorough during the training and even helped my husband get past his little anxiety attack to get in the water. I cannot commend her enough! It was unbelievable to swim with the turtles and see so many beautiful fish. This excursion was the highlight of our trip! read more

Our first time on Maui and the Calypso came highly recommended by our friends. As brand new snorkelers we were both excited and a little apprehensive about this adventure. Well, we couldn't have had a better experience! The crew was absolutely awesome. It was very obvious that safety is their number one concern. From the thorough briefings to the lifeguards in the water, my young family felt comfortable the entire time. The breakfast was good (eggs, pastries, juices etc) and the boat was clean and comfortable. It's huge! It never felt crowded even though it was a sold out voyage. The bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. I can't speak for the snorkel gear because we rented our own gear for our entire stay on Maui. The boat has several ladders and there was very little waiting to enter or exit the water. Molokini Crater was amazing. As someone new to snorkeling, I couldn't have asked for a more spectacular view. Saw several different types of fish in crystal clear water. I would guess more experienced snorkelers could find the Crater mundane and the large amount of people in the water with you annoying but I certainly didn't. After snorkeling with my kids, we took advantage of the 15 foot platform used to jump into the water. We also enjoyed the large slide on the front of the boat. We could have easily stayed at the Crater all day! Our second stop, Turtle Town, was fine. The water here was more green and murky compared to the Crater. The sky became overcast and the visibility was just ok. We still were able to see several turtles and enjoyed our time here. Lunch was served on the drive back to port and it was quite good. Pulled pork and teriyaki chicken. $2 cocktails. Not too shabby! The Calypso was an amazing experience from beginning to end. And hey, breakfast, lunch, a beautiful boat ride, and snorkeling for $130?!?! It also might be the best value on Maui. To the Captain and crew of the Calypso........thank you! We most certainly WILL be back. Mahalo read more

We really enjoyed our time on the calypso! Great, friendly staff. Clean bathrooms, safe environment for newbies, and good light lunch. The staff were very accommodating to our 2 small babies. They made us feel extremely welcomed and did not exclude our kids. They allowed us to keep the babies cool by putting their feet in the ocean. It was an amazing experience. The turtles, fish, and coral were beautiful. Worth the money! read more

We took the morning snorkeling trip to Molokini and Turtle Town and were amazed at how smoothly everything went. Getting a boat full of people of all ages, shapes and sizes their gear and into and out of the water without a hitch (twice) was no easy feat, but the crew had this process down to a science. Their professionalism, caring service and emphasis on safety allowed us to relax and enjoy the trip knowing we were in good hands. read more

Plenty of five star reviews out there proclaiming how flawless their experience was, but how hard is it to deliver a great experience when every relevant condition cooperates? Answer: Not very. But when our prepaid group of eight encountered a ticking snafu it looked, until the last moment, that two of our group were going to be left on the dock. The ticketing issue ultimately resolved, and that could easily have been the end of the story. But from that moment forward every single staff member from Captain to the cleanup crew went the extra mile to make sure each and every person in my group had an over-the-top experience. It's an old service standard one rarely encounters in today's turn-n-burn marketplace -- if something goes wrong you (1) take responsibility, (2) fix it, then (3) go above and beyond. Well done, Calypso. If you've read this far I'll share one more observation which might be helpful -- if you've got a small group with specific goals or expectations you'll probably be looking at smaller boats with more specialized itineraries. But if your group looks anything like mine typically does (our clan of eight had people from three different mainland states, three generations, two people with a propensity for motion sickness, and the full spectrum of skill sets), the Calypso is the hands down best choice on Maui. I typically book Maui every fifteen months (so I'm always there a different season), and am now in my fourth (gulp!) decade of doing so. I always try to find something new there, but it's nice to have a handful of reliable go-to activities for mt ever changing array of travel companions. Calypso saves me from even having to think about who to book for a snorkeling trip to Molokini (just as I never have to think about who to book for my Maui scuba excursions -- Ed Robinson's outfit). Keep it up Calypso, see y'all again in the summer '20 !!! read more

This was one of my favorite things we did on our recent trip to Maui. The prices are excellent for what you get. The boat is clean, the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Their number one job besides safety is to make sure you have a great time! We bought a ticket that includes a nice little breakfast and lunch, they have staff on the boat that will take pictures of you and your family (this is a separate business and fee) it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely do it again next time. read more

Really great 3 deck boat. Food was ok. Beer price was awesome. Staff was awesome. Not a whole lot of fish at Molokini but it was good to be in the ocean. Second stop only saw 1 turtle. And I wish you had paddle boards. All in all. It was fun read more

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome experience! Loved doing this excursion. Most of the crew was very nice and helpful (mostly the ladies), our snuba instructor was so patient and kind, the photographer was amazing and so sweet. Everything I wished for and more. The guys on the trip were a little grumpy and their attitude was a bit off putting but still 5 stars over all. Would do again. Thanks Calypso! read more

The trip was amazing! The crew was so much fun and the water was clearer then any trip I have had before. Also we visited the best reefs I have seen. Marley took some amazing shots of me that will forever help memorialize the trip for me, he guided us to all the turtles and just had an awesome energy. I would highly recommend doing this trip and talking with Marley about pictures. read more

From all the tours we did on Maui this one is on the top! The crew was amazing, they made sure everything runs smoothly, they were fun and entertaining. The length of the trip was just right, and the boat was great. I'm surprised that the food was decent as well, which is usually not the case on half day tours, and the crew made sure everyone is hydrated, because it was a really hot day. We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends! read more

The crew was friendly, unfortunately we paid for both locations and got stuck at the crater the entire time, unable to see the turtles. The best part of the tour were the 2 dollar mai tais. I paid 40 dollars to rent an underwater camera that only worked for 10 minutes. The 40 dollars included the picture package, (they were suppose to download the pics I took from the SD card and email them to me in 3 days) I never received them!! I called the place and left messages and till yet no calm back!! From all the snorkling choices, dont use this place. They will RIP you off! UPDATE: after my Yelp review someone finally contacted me and almost a week later, I received an email with my pics. read more