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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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Glad you enjoyed the dolphin watching!

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Went whale watching today with the all female crew. Top notch service. 10/10 recommend. COVID precautions were great.

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Glad you had a great time! Thanks for coming out with us to Lanai!

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Thanks for sharing your amazing day on the Quicksilver!

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Thanks so much for your thoughtful review! See next time, shaka!

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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… Read more

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

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Trilogy Excursions

Trilogy Excursions

4.9
(2.4k reviews)
12.3 mi

THE BEST THING WE DID ON MAUI!!!…read more We did the Ma'alaea Sunset Cruise with Captain Zach, Catherine, and Becca. The crew was so kind and so attentive. And the food was GREAT! We did the appetizer cruise and it was definitely enough food to be full. The drinks were great and the crew made sure our cups were never empty. The sunset was absolutely beautiful. We would absolutely do it again. They even have a photographer, so we ended up buying a picture from them (although $40 seems a little overpriced for one photo). If you are looking for a romantic (or just fun thing to do) on Maui, you have to check this out!

My wife and I booked the voyage as our 22 year anniversary and it did not disappoint…read more The entire tour (Lahaina to Lanai) was spectacular. Captain Riley explained much of what the islands in the past (before Captain Cook) and to today. The boat (Trilogy VI) was brand new and beautiful. When we arrived on Lana'i we went to a beautiful white sand beach with great snorkeling, and a hike to see some amazing views. The food...! It almost never stopped with breakfast, a big and delicious lunch. Got back on the boat and saw dolphins, flying fish, and other tropical sea life. The crew were amazing from start to finish. Friendly, helpful, and great crew members. The photographer was friendly and knowledgeable about the best shots. They provide the photos electronically via a very reasonable $85 (nice as a keep sake of the photos of the two of us that the photographer placed us in.) Cannot recommend Trilogy enough. They've been around since 1973 and really have it figured out. Our 18 year old son loved it too. It's great for any age.

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MY EPIC WIFE VIBING DURING SUNRISE!!!
MY EPIC WIFE VIBING DURING SUNRISE!!!
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Whale watching
Our little captain.

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Our little captain.
Four Winds Molokini Maui Snorkel Tour

Four Winds Molokini Maui Snorkel Tour

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

My friend is going to be leaving the islands after 25 years. He also wanted to visit my family on…read moreMaui. I thought I would make his departure very special with a Molokini snorkel trip. We could not have been more lucky. I called to make sure there was vegan options for food and also the person that I spoke with made it easy to purchase 4 tickets for my father and stepmother as well as for my friend and I. We arrived early and found parking. There is also easy parking on the pier for a dollar an hour. I booked these tickets about a month in advance. Why I say we were very fortunate is because the weather although cloudy on the way to Molokai cleared up twice while we were in the water. The breakfast was fresh there was croissants small corn muffins and fresh fruit as well as deviled eggs. My parents enjoyed the devil eggs tremendously. The croissants were very fresh tasting. There were plenty of fish to snorkel and see. The crew was spectacular the captain pointed out different formations and shared interesting history 2 and from the island. What made the trip spectacular was the incredible amount of whales we saw. At 1 point the captain cut the engine because whales played around our boat going underneath several times. It was a trip of a lifetime.

They hide the fact that you have a 50% chance of not going to the crater…read more... I am writing this review while on the boat because instead of going to the crater, they took us to a spot easily accessible from the road with little fish/diversity. Snorkeling off the beach from our hotel has much more fish and diversity than the spot they took us to. Waste of money and more importantly precious vacation time as you might be stuck at an awful spot for 5 hours. The day is not particularly windy either so I suspect it was due to the amount of children on the boat is why they neglected to deliver on going to the crater and instead went somewhere utterly useless.

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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

Sea Maui

4.8
(1.1k reviews)
14.8 mi

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 !!

On our vacation to Maui last week, we took trips out to the sea with Sea Maui twice. Our first trip…read moreout was an adults-only family excursion while the kids hung out with their grandma and auntie. The catamaran was pretty sweet, with some really comfy bean bags overlooking the edge out to the ocean. While we did occasionally get splashed in this area, it was worth the unobstructed view of the sunset and the breeze in my hair. The crew was especially sweet and treated all of us like absolute royalty. A note to those who are prone to motion sickness: do not try to be brave and only wear sea bands thinking you'll be okay. Take your Dramamine an hour before you board the catamaran. While the first half of our dinner cruise was fine with my motion sickness, the second half of the trip left me feeling really queasy around dinner service time. This made me very sad. This was no fault of the crew, and 100% my fault for thinking I could tough it out. If you are ill-prepared, the crew has ginger ale, club soda and ginger chews to help. Speaking of dinner, the few bites I was able to eat on our first trip were fantastic: a full dinner buffet prepared by Cafe Jai. The salmon was perfectly tender, as was the short rib. The caesar salad was just the right amount of tangy (and the extra dressing was really great on the salmon as well.) I'm not sure what kind of sauce was on the crispy seasoned potatoes but they were absolutely delightful. And of course, the crown on top of a delicious meal was the mini brownie cup we were served for dessert before we wrapped up the trip. Our second trip (where I was prepared with some Dramamine) was a memorial for our grandparents, where we released their cremains at sea with eco-urns. I must say that the crew handled everything wonderfully. We had the full bar, another beautiful buffet spread including some delicious crispy chicken, a pesto pasta salad, pulled beef sliders, and rolls. After we said our emotional goodbyes, we were given rose petals to release into the ocean. We even received certificates after the trip that gave us the coordinates of where my grandparents cremains were released. I seriously cannot thank Sea Maui enough for giving my family a truly memorable experience on our trip to Maui. They made our trip so special. A million thanks for the kindness!

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Mai tai time
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Whale tail
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Perfect moment with my teenage son!
Maui Reef Adventures

Maui Reef Adventures

4.9
(284 reviews)
0.2 mi

A snorkeling trip to Molokini Atoll with a side trip to swim with the green sea turtles right off…read morethe beach from the homes of Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, and a house once owned by David Bowie, was a must for our family Christmas Vacation on Maui. We selected this company due to their excellent reviews, and we're sure glad we did! Captain Ryan and deckhands Jade and Chloe were friendly, funny, knowledgeable and accommodating. And even though the tour was for snorkeling only, Ryan decided to throw in some dolphins and whale watching we hadn't expected! Lunch and snacks were very good, too. The 60' Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) was maneuverable, comfortable, and with FOUR 350 HP Yamaha outboards (that's 1,400 HP), VERY fast! Just an outstanding day for the whole family. First rate all the way!

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.

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Whale splashing
Beautiful and close to our boat. This company respected the ocean and its guests
Beautiful and close to our boat. This company respected the ocean and its guests
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Near Molokini Crater
Pride of Maui

Pride of Maui

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

Staff were excellent! The ride was smooth. I have been on their snorkeling numerous times and I was…read moreimpressed every time. I went on the sunset dinner cruise this time and it was also amazing!

We did the deluxe Molokini Crater and Turtle Town tour. The boat experience was excellent though…read moresomehow my boyfriend and I ended up getting on last and getting the leftovers for seating. The staff was all fantastic--Kayden, Sienna, Carly and Jim. The weather was great and we got to circle around Molokini. The clarity as Molokini is every bit as amazing as they say. The downsize is you are corralled into a virtual pen so you can't really drift away from the crowd to explore. You'll need to watch for human feet while you are watching the sea-life. Turtle Town was nice, but the visibility was not as good. We saw more turtles off Ka'anapali Beach and one of the wayside beaches. Still, the other part of the experience was the snorkeling and... the drinks! And the food! The watermelon mojito was our favorite, though all the drinks were great and the food likewise was excellent. I would highly recommend this experience. While it wasn't our favorite snorkeling experience, the overall experience was one of the highlights of our trip!

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Starboard side of the Pride of Maui
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Guests jumping into the water to snorkel
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

Hawaii Nautical - Maalaea

4.5
(8 reviews)
0.1 mi

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.

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.

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Off we go ! Good tunes and a sunny day
Snorkeling near turtles
Snorkeling near turtles
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Maui Magic Snorkel

Maui Magic Snorkel

4.8
(267 reviews)
0.1 mi

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.

We had a great time going snorkling with Maui Magic. We were welcomed with breakfast. The crew was…read moresuper helpful, and they have great instructions, while also explaining things about Hawaii's history, culture and the different islands. We went to Molokini first. When we went into the water, the first thing we saw was a baby blacktip reef shark, so we were super excited. We stayed in that location for about an hour and saw many tropical fish in the reef. We then went to Oneuli, where we saw a green seaturtle and plenty more fish. They served a great lunch on the boat (fish and BBQ pork tacos) and had a cocktail. We then went back to the harbor. Check-in was at 630am and we were back around noon. These snorkel trips are expensive but the one with Maui Magic is around the same price points as other good providers (~$225 per person). I would highly recommend Maui Magic!

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Maui Magic Snorkel
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