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    4.2 (428 reviews)
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    Just one of the many turtles we saw.
    Mary R.

    We had an amazing time during our 4.5 hour snorkeling adventure. The captain even found a huge pod of dolphins and took us to them. We saw a lot of turtles. All the crew was helpful and professional.

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    Elizabeth H.

    We went on a whale watching trip in Maui and had a great time. The captain was very accommodating by turning the boat so everyone could view the whales. We seen several, only a baby breached the surface, but the water is so clear you can see the bigger ones below the surface as we went by.

    Regina W.

    We had a small group for the 8am Whale watching tour, Mid April. The captain was able to find a few whales still in the area. It was great! I'd go again in a heartbeat.

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    Lisa N.

    Saw incredible display of whales! Best tour hands down-- whales everywhere and a nice catamaran with shade and plenty of seating

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    The crew was helpful and attentive. We went out 3 times, February 15, 17 and 19 and saw many whales each time!!

    Great experience. Boat, captain and crew all outstanding. Although not necessarily great in number, the proximity and activity of those we saw was outstanding. The captain was extremely wise in following a trio (mom, baby and escort) and prescient in predicting the amount of whale activity we'd witness close up. Very satisfied with the overall experience and this was 4th such endeavor. All my 15+ first-timers in my party agreed.

    I caught this as the whale was coming back down into the water! Absolutely amazing!

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    Very knowledgeable guides! We knew it was the end of the season but we still managed to see 5 whales! A mama & calf too!

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    Great crew and overall great experience! We saw a good amount of whales and even some dolphins!

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    Excellent sunset cruise, saw whales , had excellent prime rib, drinks and a great crew!

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    We had a great time ! I loved learning all about whales . The crew was friendly and helpful. Thank you !

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    We had amazing first time with my family and and remarkable whale activity got to see a competition Pod! The staff was awesome!

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    An absolutely amazing trip! We saw a whale completion group as well as a pod of bottlenose dolphins!

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    Ask the Community - Quicksilver Charters

    Looking to book a Lanai snorkel trip for this next week. I noticed some of the reviews mentioning sometimes the trips are cancelled due to weather conditions. Just wondering how often that happens? Thanks so much!

    Aloha, It happens infrequently. Usually we will go to an alternate location instead of completely… 

    What is the boat's max capacity for the dolphin snorkeling tour? I'm wondering how crowded it will be. Also, is it more crowded on the weekends or weekdays?

    110. We are certified for 149. It's hard to say. I'd say Friday or Saturday, but it could fill up.

    Are toddlers (2 years old) and pregnant women allowed on the Dolphin Watch & Snorkeling Tour?

    Yes! Nothing but aloha for families!

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    Review Highlights - Quicksilver Charters

    The boat ride is very fun, the Molokini Crater is really cool and the staff is super nice and friendly.

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    Four Winds Molokini Maui Snorkel Tour - Molokini Crater

    Four Winds Molokini Maui Snorkel Tour

    4.6(803 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    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

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    Four Winds Molokini Maui Snorkel Tour - Snuba, no experience necessary.  Allows you to float at any level using air just like the pros who dive.  Lots of fun, be sure to try it!

    Snuba, no experience necessary. Allows you to float at any level using air just like the pros who dive. Lots of fun, be sure to try it!

    Four Winds Molokini Maui Snorkel Tour
    Four Winds Molokini Maui Snorkel Tour

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    Sea Maui - Memorable sunsets

    Sea Maui

    4.9(1.2k reviews)
    14.8 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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    Mai tai time

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    Sunset cruise

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    Pride of Maui - The Pride of Maui returning from Molokini

    Pride of Maui

    4.3(844 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    43 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    Great experience and crew. The crew was thoughtful and handled our family with care. I would…read morerecommend this boat adventure to anyone.

    While on our Babymoon, I booked a reservation for my husband and I to go snorkeling on the Pride of…read moreMaui. I chose this particular tour because it was a smaller group size and I did not want to feel crowded or overwhelmed on a boat with strangers. It was the perfect amount of people, and my husband and I ended up chatting with most of the other passengers, having lots in common. Our captain was Caiden, who was extremely kind, informative, and entertaining. We also had crewmates Sienna, Diego, and Jim looking out for us and making sure that we were comfortable and had all of our wants and needs met. I felt completely safe and comfortable the entire trip and I appreciated having a certified lifeguard on boat with us. The snorkeling experience was phenomenal and being pregnant, it made me feel so calm and relaxed. I appreciated learning the history of the two various locations we snorkeled at and the opportunity to see a sea turtle. The ship itself was pristine, and the restrooms were some of the cleanest I have ever experienced on a boat. The breakfast and lunch that they served us was tasty, and the macadamia nut cookies at the end were the perfect sweet treat. I appreciated that they were able to offer me mocktails since I cannot drink at this time, and those were tasty as well. This experience was worth every penny and I would definitely come back and do it again.

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    Starboard side of the Pride of Maui

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    Guests jumping into the water to snorkel

    Pride of Maui - Guest enjoys Maui SNUBA diving, one of the most incredible ocean activities

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    Guest enjoys Maui SNUBA diving, one of the most incredible ocean activities

    Hawaii Nautical - Maalaea - Whale breaching, these visitors are seen March-December.

    Hawaii Nautical - Maalaea

    4.5(8 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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.

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    Hawaii Nautical - Maalaea - Off we go ! Good tunes and a sunny day

    Off we go ! Good tunes and a sunny day

    Hawaii Nautical - Maalaea - Snorkeling near turtles

    Snorkeling near turtles

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    Calypso Charters - The Calypso in Molokini Crater

    Calypso Charters

    4.5(414 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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

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    Calypso Charters - Waterslide aboard the Calypso Molokini Snorkeling Tour

    Waterslide aboard the Calypso Molokini Snorkeling Tour

    Calypso Charters - Glass Bottom Viewing Room aboard the Calypso Molokini Snorkeling Tour.

    Glass Bottom Viewing Room aboard the Calypso Molokini Snorkeling Tour.

    Calypso Charters - Platform Jump aboard the Calypso Molokini Snorkeling Tour

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    Platform Jump aboard the Calypso Molokini Snorkeling Tour

    Maui Magic Snorkel - BRAND -NEW Maui Magic

    Maui Magic Snorkel

    4.8(270 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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.

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    Maui Magic Snorkel
    Maui Magic Snorkel

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