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    Maui Snorkel Charters

    4.9 (416 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Swimming with turtles.
    Tony K.

    Captain Jen and Elani are the best! They have great energy and provided a perfect snorkeling experience. Photos were taken to capture amazing moments that we never are prepared to take. We were even lucky to see a mommy and baby whale breach out of the ocean. Highly recommend!

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    Dwayne W.

    We saw so many sea turtles! And spinner dolphins too. Very friendly crew and great prices. They leave from The Kihei Boat Ramp.

    Evelyn G.

    We went last week , it was my first time snorkeling with my daughter . We went for her 15th birthday. Jenny was so nice and the captain was really knowledgeable and helpful. They explained everything so thoroughly to us . They made me feel so comfortable. I definitely recommend them . Plus they gave us some hot coffe and delicious local banana bread and snacks . Thank you again .

    Endangered Monk Seal in the Harbor.
    Eric P.

    Look, You can tell when people love what they do, you know, when they give it their all! Our crew, Captain Cary and Allison, were the best! They have a chill but professional vibe, big smiles and energy, knowledge of all the area, marine life, geologic and geographic facts, a great music playlist and not to be overlooked they put safety front and center at the beginning of the trip. The boat is sturdy and clean, looking brand new, the sites were epic with all the whales, turtles, fish and reefs, but it was the crew that really made it feel special. We have already let a few friends that are coming to this island know, if you do a snorkel trip, use Maui Snorkel Charters!

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    fei

    I LOVED IT !! Allison and Jen were the best ^_^ tons of fun !! would recommend if you like snorkeling but are a beginner. bring tylonel if you get seasick like me

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    The crew were very knowledgeable and very accommodating. Explained every steep they were going to do for us to get the best experience.

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    Captain Jen and Sofia were wonderful. Rhey were so service oriented and shared so much about Maui with us. a great day!

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    Great tour, guides, quality and experience 5/5 all around. All the captains were energetic and fun.

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    Everything was above and beyond!The crew were very knowledgeable about everything,which made it that much better.

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    Captain Jane and crew were very informative and very attentive to everyone on board. It was a great experience.

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    Best tour. They took us to the best spots to see fish and turtles. I highly recommend them!

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    Grew up on Maui and as many times I have taken trips out to Molokini, Maui Snorkel Charters is by far the BEST!

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    Kai Kanani Sailing - A perfect sky over crystal blue waters. This is Maui at its best.

    Kai Kanani Sailing

    4.6(472 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Edit: Absolutely not. I wrote this because we've been out 2 times with them, so I believed them…read morewhen they said the captain was so experienced he would not take any chances. We even called last night and were assured the captain wouldn't take us out IF the seas were too rough. Guess what. July 28th, 2026 the seas were too rough for this to be enjoyable!!! Multiple people puked. We wanted to switch days to Saturday, but were told we couldn't because it was within the 24 hour cancelation window, but we were given the assurance the captain wouldn't take us out if it was poor conditions. He did. He did!! We all knew it was too rough. We have eyes and read the report. We sailed to Molikini and we could not go in. As we knew!! Then he took us to turtle town. I feel like it was a money grab when the seas are rough and there are hurricane warnings...it should be an allowable reason to postpone to an alternate date. You could keep our money and let us go Saturday. Geez..What an utter shame. Murkey waters. No visibility. I'll book with another boat if we ever do it again. One that values the experience and safety. Pray my husband's sea sickness goes away soon. EDIT: Here's something important to note. If the water conditions aren't safe or if the weather makes the water murkey the experienced captain will cancel. I know that is stressful, but he wants us safe and to have the experience of a lifetime. THAT IS WHAT WE WERE TOLD, BUT IS NOT THE CASE.

    Great tour, the spots they chose for snorkeling were great, the crew was very attentive, they were…read moremaking sure that all guests on board were safe and were having fun. Erika, Alejandra & the rest of the crew were amazing. I highly recommend it.

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    Kai Kanani Sailing - Brother Dwight signaling the end of day on the Adventure Sunset Sail.

    Brother Dwight signaling the end of day on the Adventure Sunset Sail.

    Kai Kanani Sailing - The jib is full!

    The jib is full!

    Kai Kanani Sailing - Be a memory-maker: take your kids snorkeling on Kai Kanani!

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    Be a memory-maker: take your kids snorkeling on Kai Kanani!

    Sea Maui - Memorable sunsets

    Sea Maui

    4.9(1.2k reviews)
    21.9 mi

    Sea Maui's cocktail sunset cruise was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Nick, Luke and…read moreJames were absolute rock stars. And when they say open bar... they mean it. Beers, cocktails, spirits, pretty much whatever you wanted and the crew constantly walked around asking if anyone needed another drink. The heavy appetizers were also way better than I expected for "boat food", chicken katsu, Chinese chicken salad, pasta salad and kalua pork sliders, everything was really good. (No pictures cause I mopped it lol) The cruise itself was around 1.5 to 2 hours and our ride was incredibly smooth, although obviously that'll depend on the weather. They also offer a kamaʻāina discount if you call to book, which brought it to around $100 per person for us. Between the views, legit open bar, surprisingly good food and an awesome crew, I thought it was absolutely worth it. Would do this again in a heartbeat.

    We've sailed with Sea Maui 8 or 9 times on their Sunset Dinner, Sunset Cocktail and Whale watching…read morecruises. For us, we prefer the Sunset Cocktail cruise as it's the perfect amount of food and drinks. This last trip, we took the whole family for the express snorkel trip. It's a shorter trip, which worked perfectly for the younger kids and didn't tie up a big amount of island time. Captain Nick and his crew was all about making sure all had a great time while keeping safety at the top of mind. They guaranteed we'd see turtles... we did! Immediately. I accused them of being remote controlled because they were there right on cue! I'm not a big snorkel guy, but I had a blast. We'll keep returning to Sea Maui. Greatest crew on Maui !!

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    Sea Maui - Mai tai time

    Mai tai time

    Sea Maui - Sunset cruise

    Sunset cruise

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    Makena Coast Charters - Makena Coast Charters is a Maui-based ocean adventure company.

    Makena Coast Charters

    4.8(229 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    35 years in business

    Fantastic time with captain Matt and first mate Lucia. Boat - Makena Mele II. I think our group…read morewas about 15 people. Check in 6:30 am, starts at 7am. We came during whale season, so as a plus we saw a few , several times on the way to the two snorkel locations and back. First spot was turtle town. . Beautiful, we saw around 8 or so . They were not afraid of humans, in fact maybe they were intrigued. Color fish of course. Next went to the Molokai Crater. Waters were a little rough in comparison to turtle town. Extremely colorful fish, reef area was amazing. Best snorkeling experience compared to O'hau , Kauai, and St Lucia . We felt safe the entire time, makes sense since Matt declared he usually takes everyone back .(a joke). Worth the expense, and was happy to tip. Lucia said that people can come to snorkel at turtle town from the beach. (Behind turtle town are 4-8million condos ). Evidently the beach isn't private , so you could come back on your own. Mahalo my friends.

    I had the pleasure of booking a snorkeling tour with Makena Coast Charters. Our trip was bestowed…read moreupon the Makena Mele 2 with Captain Ryan. We were blown away with the hospitality and customer service we received throughout the entirety of our trip. When we arrived at our pickup spot there was a family running a little late and the captain and crew were generous enough to wait. While no one wants to be late it would be heartbreaking for the boat to leave without you. Our captain and crew took us to Turtle Town first where we discovered so many turtles. So beautiful in their natural habitat. My sister was afraid to go in the water, but First Mate/Mermaid Michelle got in with her and stayed right with her until she felt comfortable. This is hands down the absolute best customer service I have seen. They were very personal with everyone. After our first dive we were catered with a variety of Hawaiian Sun canned juice, chips and granola bars. We then headed to Molokini and were amazed by all the beautiful fish. So many of them, I was in awe. After this final dive, we were given delicious turkey sandwiches and more juice and chips. We had a beautiful trip back to shore. If you want a more intimate excursion with an excellent friendly crew be sure and get ahold of Makena Charters. We will definitely be using them again.

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    Makena Coast Charters - Memories are made at Turtle Town!

    Memories are made at Turtle Town!

    Makena Coast Charters - Diving with the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is always a treat!

    Diving with the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is always a treat!

    Makena Coast Charters - Private charters are customizable in terms of duration, time, and destination.

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    Private charters are customizable in terms of duration, time, and destination.

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