We booked a whale watching activity at 1pm. There was probable about 10 people in the boat (small…read moregroup, which I like better). The captain and naturalist were nice, friendly and knowledgeable. We saw a lot of whales, sea turte, and we also heard the whales sing! The captain has a hyrophone and that's when we heard the whales sing. Towards the end of our tour, I heard the whale sounds with just my ear and without the hydrophone. It was a really cool and memorable experience. I highly recommend Maui Reef Adventure.

This was our third year (fourth outing) with Maui Reef Adventures and again I was not disappointed…read more The crew were knowledgeable and very friendly, accommodated our desires and ensured we saw plenty of whales, including some very young whales. The boat is small enough to make the adventure personalized yet big enough to hold a few large groups. I would highly recommend this team of professionals.

The crew on our Trilogy sunset dinner cruise--Kayden, Kevin, Michelle, and Captain Kukii--did an…read moreamazing job making the evening unforgettable. The level of service exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel incredibly well taken care of throughout the cruise. The four-course meal was stellar and much better than we expected from food served on a boat. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Between the incredible crew, exceptional service, wonderful food, beautiful ocean views, and Maui sunset, this was the perfect way to end our time in Maui. We couldn't have asked for a better final evening on the island.

What an adventure! We couldn't be happier with our experience on Trilogy IV. Captain Zech, Kanani &…read moreKenzie were just fun to talk with and took phenomenal care of us. I would 100% recommend taking this trip while you are in Maui. It is an experience you will never forget. We started to trip with cinnamon rolls and they provided really great gluten free muffin for me. Then made sure to always provide GF food options for me throughout the day. Snorkeling was fun and accessible because they had prescription masks available, which is a must if you cannot/do not wear contacts and want actually see the ocean life. We had a plenty of time to float and observe the fish. Lunch was delish and they prepared some tasty gluten free noodles JUST for me. On the way back, one of our daughters helped hoist the sail and we were able to catch the wind of a bit. We also had the good fortune of observing a pod of Hawaiian spinner dolphins on the way to and back from Lana'i. Book this trip! It is SO worth it!!!

Had an awesome experience on Four Winds snorkeling Molokini Crater. The staff was super down to…read moreearth and friendly. When you get on board they have a light breakfast with fruit, croissants and muffins that you can snack on, as well as fruit juice. The ride out, they explain some safety stuff and how the day is going to run. There are 2 floors to the boat with the upstairs being much more open. There were only about 30 people the day we went but I believe they have up to 100, so a more crowded day may have a different experience. Despite being in November, we ended up seeing several whales coming to the surface (apparently they are in abundance come January). They provide snorkel gear and fins, but you are more than welcome to bring your own (we borrow fins only as we brought our own masks). They provide a simple anti fog spray which worked great. They let us snorkel for about 2 hours in the surrounding area asking us to stay within 50 yards of the boat with a buddy. The staff answered all our questions about what fish we were seeing and recommendation for how to see the best fish. There is also a glass bottom that you can climb down a ladder in the boat to see the fish without going in the water. They served lunch while docked so you could eat while you took a break from snorkeling. It was fish tacos with a selection of fish, pork or being burger meat. They had a slaw and quinoa side and some chips. Nothing fancy but o found it delicious after working up an appetite snorkeling. They had cameras for rent (extremely expensive so I'd bring your own), a photographer that took picture you could purchase for a fee ($80 for all the pictures she took of us, again a little pricey), wet suit tops for rent ($10 each) and special snorkel masks if you are near sighted (I believe this had no additional charge). The boat was pretty new, clean and open which was nice. I would 100% go out with this company again.

Because of winds / choppy waters at the crater we had to detour to a different area. It was still…read morean amazing trip. Snorkeling experience was amazing but the differentiator was the staff and the food....just an awesome staff all around, so helpful and they actually cared / went out of their way to help the people that paid for the trip. The breakfast was hard boiled eggs, fruit, muffins, croissants....sounds basic but it was really quality - not crap food. Lunch was fantastic - fish tacos, pork tacos, vegetarian tacos or hot dog - grilled it right on the boat. Toppings were great - it was just good fresh food. Super impressed with the whole experience

We had the most FANTASTIC whale watch today. OMG! Calves on the surface with Mom. Breach after…read morebreach, side flops, tail flaps....and on the way into Kehei, we saw 2 more come up, wave at the boat, flap, then dive. Perfect ending!!! Captain and Kelly were great also. We dropped the microphone into the water to hear the whales sing.

Seafire is probably the best snorkeling trip to Molokini that I have ever been on. It is clear…read morethat this owner/operator team really cares about the ocean and it shows in how they run their tours. I really appreciated how they tried to maximize our time spent in the water and not just riding in the boat. It is a small tour (about 20 people max), so you never feel overly crowded on the boat or at the snorkeling sites. We were able to go to 3 different locations (Molokini crater, the reef in front of Molokini and a turtle cleaning station. We saw a ton of fish, a turtle or two, plus a cute little squid and three octopuses. Deckhands Kelly and Josh were outstanding! They were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. They definitely made our day! We would definitely book another trip with Seafire in the future. Thanks to the whole team for a great experience!

An Absolute Must-Do in Maui! March 6, 2026…read more Our morning trip with Makai Adventures was easily the highlight of our vacation! If you are looking for an intimate, high-quality whale watching experience, look no further. The Boat The vessel is fantastic. It's an inflatable-style boat, but don't let that fool you--it was incredibly stable on the water. It seats about 20 people, so it feels personalized rather than crowded. Most of the seats are shaded, which was a huge plus for staying comfortable in the sun while we scanned the horizon. The Crew A massive shout-out to our captain and naturalist Levi & Travis! They were the perfect duo: Safety-First: We felt totally secure and well-cared for the entire time. Informative & Funny: We learned so much about whale behavior, and their humor kept the energy high and the vibes great. Genuine Kindness: You can tell they truly love what they do. The Whales The wildlife did not disappoint! Since we went out in the morning, the water was beautiful, and we saw so many whales. We spent the entire trip watching them breach and splash around. It was a non-stop show of tail flukes and massive splashes. Thank you, Makai Adventures, for such an awesome and unforgettable adventure. We will definitely be back!

We booked last minute, but are so glad we decided to do it! The crew (Levi and Allison) were…read morefantastic - very knowledgeable, made it really fun and light with jokes, and were kind in letting us move around to see an up close encounter. We have recommended them to others and will book with them again if we come back during whale watching season.

Went on the 5.5 hr Molokini and Turtle Town snorkel trip. From the minute of checking in until the…read moretime we left the dock at the end of the trip, everything was phenomenal. Crew was amazing. Purchased the pictures and videos taken while on the trip for $160. I accidentally left my sunglasses in the room and the Captain graciously let me borrow an extra pair he had. Not something he had to do. Everything from the breakfast pasties to lunch, and any questions about the snorkel adventure was perfection. This trip included me (mom), husband, 2 kids ages 14 & 7. Everyone felt completely comfortable in the water and on the boat.

Great tour and great staff! I thought they did a good job giving some history of Maui and the…read morecrater and directions for how to snorkel. They always had Eddie keeping an eye on everyone in the water and helping people that dropped things that sank to the bottom. Eddie made sure you didn't get too far away. I appreciated the free mineral based coral safe sunblock. The hour at the crater and turtle town went by so quickly. Definitely try to be the first one off the boat if you can to maximize your time. They provide wetsuits for rentals if you need it. They also have a lady that is an underwater photographer and she did a nice job of trying to get photos of everyone which I think is the most difficult job on the ship. I liked her photos but thought $45 for a single photo was a bit too steep. I appreciate the fruits and pastures from Whole Foods and the coffee and also the sandwiches and potato salad and juice for lunch. They were delicious. There is something about snorkeling that makes you hungrier than normal. I always felt safe on the boat. A couple of things to point out, the boat gets pretty full so if you want to a covered seat get there early and if you want to sit in the very front you will get wet from the waves coming through the netting. Also the parking there was much more than I thought and read. It was $18ish dollars for 5.5 hrs I was parked there. The parking on the parking only goes up to 3 hours so don't risk getting a ticket even that parking is like $1/hr. The only other thing g which is totally out of the control of Malolo is the amount of tour companies to contend with when you get to the crater. It felt too crowded and too many people there. At Turtle Town there were hardly any turtles on the day we went unfortunately. I had seen more turtles on our own at other beaches than at turtle town, but I did see a couple of turtles. In general, people aren't aware of snorkeling etiquette and oblivious to their surroundings. I had snorkelers cut me off, crash into me, and taking their sweet time getting on and off the boat with the single stairs. Overall a good trip if you want to get out to the crater, but as for turtles, go to a beach on west Maui and you won't really have any issues.

1. I had previously went snorkeling on the big island company and had a very poor experience. I was…read moreterrified of open water but the staff on Maui magic were very flotation device friendly. They were more concerned about my overall experience, not shaming me for my fear but rather making sure I enjoyed myself by being as accommodating as possible. And it wasn't just one person, it was all of them. Making this an extremely special and cathartic experience. 2. The food. Ok, I mean the eggs, muffins and croissants were awesome but can we talk about the tacos!!! Bro! The pork tacos were incredible. The mahi mahi tacos were also very good. The pineapple salsa was a must have! And this was all before I had 2 mai Tais... so this isn't my taste buds under the influence. 3. The charter itself was wonderful. The boat was comfortable, there was plenty of space. We went to 2 different spots and were given plenty of time to explore. The music was on point, a little Fleetwood Mac, Green Day, etc. it was eclectic alt chill. Legit they could make their own Spotify playlist, 4. It's not the cheapest, or the most expensive. But I don't know how it gets better than this and I think it was 100% worth the money. So a huge thank you to the crew of Maui magic. Maybe saying it was a magical experience seems kind of cheesy but go head and call me a big ole cheese ball, because I'm here for it!

Such a memorable experience!! We snorkeled mid December and it was still great weather with amazing…read moreviews. We saw plenty of fish at the reef near the bird sanctuary. Plenty many swimming around us, we even saw a baby shark and a stingray! They provide snorkeling gear, floaties, boogie boards, and a water slide for those interested. The service was amazing and super helpful. They're always checking up on you and making sure all is well. They provide drinks (alcohol for 21 and above) light breakfast, and delicious lunch. They do rent weather swim jackets for $10 incase the water is cold. We got them but there was no need.

Aloha Don't miss this fabulous opportunity for this…read morefantastic trip If you come to Maui during whale season please don't miss it take the ride It's worth every penny If you get sea sick please take the meds. I only seen one person feel a little bit sick but it's not bad at all Aloha y to the max. Da Kine Best

Our family of four participated in a dinner cruise. We enjoyed the views and the meal. Wait staff…read morewas attentive and the musician was very talented.

Over all best experience! Highly recommend! Very family friendly and first timer friendly too!…read moreCaptain took the time to give a lesson to those of of us first-timers to help us feel more comfortable and enjoy the experience which absolutely helped. They have little boat floats with with clear windows into water.for little kids which my 4yr old.really enjoyed. recommend and would book again!

My husband and I had the pleasure of booking a Snorkeling trip with Calypso during our vacation…read more The experience from start to finish was incredible. We booked the snorkeling trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Upon arrival we were greeted by the staff who were the epitome of service with a smile. The amazing photographer-videographer, Marley worked overtime to capture all of the fun. The whole crew were constantly checking on the guests. The highlight of the trip was the second half when we stopped at Turtle Town, where we got to swim and actually see turtles. Our captain was so friendly, my husband and I had the pleasure with chatting with him. Midway through the trip he came over to us and gave us two of the biggest avocados from his tree to take back to our vacation rental. This snorkeling trip was by far my favorite and my highlight of our Maui vacation. Next time we are in town we are booking another excursion with Calypso Charters. Staff 5+++/5 Experience 5/5

I booked a snorkeling tour for one person in March 2026. Both my booking confirmation through…read moreGetYourGuide and the confirmation from Hawaii Nautical clearly reflected that the reservation was for one guest. The evening before my tour, I called to confirm everything. During that call, the representative noticed what appeared to be a duplicate reservation and assured me she would cancel the duplicate booking. She also recommended that I contact GetYourGuide to verify I would not be double charged. GetYourGuide confirmed that my reservation had always been for only one person and that I had only been charged once. Despite this, approximately two hours before my scheduled departure, I received a call informing me that my tour was being canceled because there were not enough passengers. I even offered to purchase a second seat so the tour could proceed, but that offer was declined. What is most frustrating is not simply that the tour was canceled, but that this issue could have been communicated much earlier. If the company knew they were unlikely to meet their minimum passenger requirement, there was no reason to wait until two hours before departure. By that point, I had already arranged transportation, incurred cancellation fees on my ride, and lost the opportunity to book another snorkeling excursion during my vacation. Yes, I was refunded, but a refund is the bare minimum when a company cancels a service for reasons entirely within its control. The last-minute cancellation created unnecessary inconvenience and wasted valuable vacation time. If you're booking with Hawaii Nautical, especially as a solo traveler, be aware that your reservation may be canceled at the last minute if they don't have enough passengers. I would have appreciated more transparency and significantly more notice.

Spencer and Sam made our engagement absolutely unforgettable. What I didn't realize at the time was…read morethat they had been secretly coordinating with my now fiancé to create such a magical, perfectly planned experience. Every detail felt so thoughtful and special. They not only guided us to the most beautiful spots, but also took amazing photos and made sure we fully enjoyed every moment. Their energy, professionalism, and genuine excitement for us made the whole experience even better. If you're in Maui, I cannot recommend booking with them enough. And if you can request a captain; definitely ask for Spencer and Sam. They're the best.