We took the lanai snorkeling tour with dolphins today and it was great! The crew was fantastic! Extremely helpful. I've snorkels Molokini and turtle two other times as well as coral gardens but the one thing this snorkel tour has going for it that the others don't have is that it's just the one boat out At lanai! Which is wonderful in itself! If you want an amazing snorkel experience with a great crew this is the trip for you! read more

Took a snorkeling cruise while in Maui. Nicest crew and the Captain was amazing. Everyone in the crew was super friendly and helpful. Took part in the reef tour and loved seeing all the sea life. Lunch was amazing and $2 drinks a bonus on the ride home. While out we saw a humpback whale breach and slap it's tail, spinner dolphins, bottle neck nose dolphins, Hawaiian monk seal and sea turtles along with so many colorful fish and a few eels. My favorite Maui excursion we participated in. Best thing I did on the island. Loved this and would do it again. read more

Quicksilver Charters - Quicksilver snorkeling tour - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Growing up on Maui, I have been on quite a few ocean activity tours either with friends or taking relatives that come to visit. This crew, lead by a female captain, was so fun, knowledgeable, and just entertaining and down to earth. We started out pretty early in the morning with breakfast while we sailed out to the coast of Lanai to snorkel. There were so many fish and sea turtles that I could just reach out an touch. But I didn't do that because people don't realize that there is a $10,000 fine for touching the endangered green sea turtle. We then packed up and headed out to a second location to snorkel of the coast of Maui. Here we had a delicious lunch and the drinks started flowing. This crew made for such a great day. The next time someone asks me for a recommendation, Quicksilver is going to be my answer. read more

Awesome excursion! We took three kids ages 18, 13, and 5! We saw dolphins, snorkeled with sea turtles and reef sharks, and the crew was awesome! If you have ever experienced any kind of sea sickness, I highly recommend taking Dramamine before boarding. Two of the kids, and myself, found ourselves very nauseated and moved to the lower deck at the back at the crews recommendation. They brought us Dramamine, and we're so kind and helpful to us. We started feeling better because of their tips, and were able to do a second snorkel adventure and eat lunch! Thanks so much!!! read more

We absolutely loved our trip on the Quicksilver! We took the snorkel cruise to Lanai. The crew is incredibly courteous and all about safety and customer service. The breakfast, lunch, and drinks were awesome. I was impressed that we were the only people snorkeling in the area where we went-that's how we saw so many cool fish! On the way to Shark Fin Cove, we saw a humpback whale breach. It was amazing! We also saw several dolphins. On the way back, we saw two adolescent male humpback whales show us their tails! It was so memorable and one of our favorite experiences in Maui. Thank you Quicksilver-we'll be back! read more

This was such a great experience! After doing a lot of research on Yelp and other websites, we decided to book a trip for 3 with this company. Luckily we were staying in Maalaea, so we were able to walk to the dock. IF YOU DRIVE, just make sure you know you will have to pay for parking, but I don't think it was a lot. You get up early and meet at the boat. They will have you sign waivers and then you'll wait-- this gives you time to put on some sunscreen. Then you will check in and board the boat where there is breakfast waiting for you-- much appreciated after waking up early. The whole time the crew is so friendly and accommodating. On aboard, they will go over safety and other guidelines and head out. When you are approaching Molokini, they begin to fit you with gear and tell you how to put it on. They even offered a 5 minute lesson on how to properly snorkel-- only a few of us stayed back to hear it but it was nice to just have some tips before getting in the water. They also provide lunch and have the crew serving drinks while cracking jokes with everyone. Overall amazing experience!! read more

We did the snorkel and dolphin trip from Lahaina and it was absolutely incredible! Crew was so chill & friendly. We saw an octopus & a few turtles & tons of dolphins. We would highly recommend and would absolutely come again!! read more

Just a personal pet peeve. When I have to be there at 6:45am and there is nothing telling me we have to wait until after 7:30am to board is just annoying. Ok, having said that, everything and everyone was awesome. I highly recommend this charter. The crew deserves a lot of credit. They bend over backwards to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves. An example of this was at the end of the trip we saw what we thought was a whale. As whale season was just about over (2 days) it was uncommon to see them in the channel. We were heading in to the harbor but they stopped, turned the boat and searched until we found the whales. They weren't concerned with "getting back on time" rather they found the whales and let us enjoy watching them. The boat was clean (a huge plus) and the breakfast and lunch was very good. I can't comment on the drinks as I didn't have any, but $2 mai tais were being enjoyed by a lot of the passengers. They only allowed alcohol after the snorkeling. I highly recommend this charter and look forward to going again my next trip to Maui. read more

Jacob, Sun (in Hawaiin, sister named Luna) and Kate were absolutely amazing! This was by far the highlight of our trip to Maui. It was my mom and son's first time in and because of the Quicksilver crew it was one they (and I) will never forget. A thousand mahalos! read more

The boat was well setup for snorkeling. The crew was enthusiastic and well trained. The whole operation was efficiently run. My disappointment was with the time to the dive spot. The ride was almost two hours each way to a mediocre dive spot. The diving was pleasant but I found it very similar to the areas I dove from the beach in front of our condo. We saw no turtles and only a few fish. The boat and crew were wonderful but the diving did not justify the ride. read more

Great time whale watching, didn't disappoint, seen several whales. Sorry my kids puked all over the place, had some decent waves today.

Not happy with this charter. First, we showed up and us and along with 15 other people were told we missed the boat. When we showed the email to the man at the pier, he said we should have received an email telling us the time change for the departure. So, they were able to accommodate us on the following day for the afternoon cruise. Then, later that day they called and said they had to move us to the morning cruise because of inclement weather coming in. We arrived at 6am for a 630am departure which the boat did not leave til 645am (when something smells fishy, it usually is - not sure about all the time changes and did the boat really leave earlier - call me a skeptic). So, we set out thinking it was going to be a blast. When we got to the area we were going to snorkel, we all got in. Very disappointed. The water was clear, but there was hardly any fish to see, the coral was so far away that my underwater camera couldn't even get pictures. No turtles. No dolphins. Nothing but a few fish. The crew was awesome. They were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was good. Did not get to enjoy the open bar on the way back. Got a little sea sick. I would look at other snorkeling charters before going on this one. read more

We had a crazy adventure on the Quicksilver. What a day. Maui's "Fidget" Spinner dolphins (as my son renamed them) were a huge treat - we probably saw close to 70 of them leaping and spinning basically like playful puppies or senseless showoffs! The price was fantastic. And the boat ride was fun. The staff kind and intelligent. The crew really shined when dealing with an unexpected medical emergency on board (I bet this happens more than we passengers know). They were skillful and resourceful aptly getting the passenger the medical attention she needed. I would hope that should I ever end up in a situation, I get the same attention and thoughtful care. The crew kept things going and on schedule even so. Lunch and breakfast were provided and the onboard post snorkel cocktails wee surprisingly well priced. A great way to spend the day. read more

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Booked an 8 am 4/17/22 whale watching excursion via Viator. Had such a great time! The all-female crew were knowledgeable and fun. We were able to see multiple mom / baby whales and dolphins. It was a magical morning and I learned so much. read more

I had the best time snorkeling. Staff was awesome. Food was great.

This was really fun! The staff was very chill and the Molokini Crater was beautiful. The fish were wild. We didn't get to go to Turtle Town because of the weather, but they gave us more time at the crater and took us whale watching instead. Would highly recommend :) read more

Quicksilver Charters - 2 whales - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

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Great staff that navigated a rainy, windy morning well - because us passengers were unsure to begin with. But they reassured us and the rest of the day turned out beautiful. Lots of fish off of Lanai and tons of whales on the way back. Friendly helpful staff. I'd recommend to anyone! read more

Woke up early this morning and headed to the dock. Be prepared; it's one of the windiest harbors in the world. We parked in the lot right by the boat and parking was super cheap. We lined up to get on the boat and the staff was great. Once on the boat we had breakfast. It consisted of fruit, pastries and eggs. The boat ride to Molikini was great! Staff was great at providing all we needed to snorkel. They took extra care with my kids. We rented a wetsuit for my oldest daughter and it was worth it! Once at Molikini there are three ways to get in the water: stairs, water slide or jump. The water was crystal clear and so amazing! The staff is extra helpful with getting on and off the boat especially with kids. After snorkeling there we went to turtle bay and snorkeled again! We also saw whales on the way! We saw a turtle and my daughter was so stoked. She had a cool little Board to float on with a glass window to look in the ocean. After all the last snorkel spot we walked on board to great smelling lunch! Once again, great staff and awesome help. After lunch they walked around with cookies for everyone. As we drove back to the harbor there is a great view of the island. It was a great way to see another part of Maui. I would totally do this again. Thank you to the staff and captain. read more

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This is one of the pricier tours out there (albeit, marginally) but it is worth every penny. The staff and captain were helpful, friendly, and all had a good sense of humor. It made the boat ride much more fun. They also had everyone's safety as their highest priorities, so they were thorough in their instructions about how to snorkel, where to/where not to snorkel, what to do if you get sea sick, etc. The gear they provide you is great, but I happened to have my own set. They spray your mask with defog solution before each dive, which is very helpful. The only downside was there was a lot of selling going on onboard. They want you to rent the wetsuits ($10), the waterproof digital camera ($35), get the dvd video of your experience ($75), buy drinks ($1), buy shirts ($10), etc. But that aside, the boat was terrific and bigger than some of the others, and they had plenty of floatation devices of every kind for everyone who wanted it. They are a great company for first-timers, because they are very thorough in their explanations of how to snorkel, how to operate and properly fit the gear, and how to make the most of the experience. They also have a few lifeguards floating out there to make sure everyone is safe. However, make sure you listen to their directions...they're the pros and they would know better. Here's what made the experience stand out: -continental breakfast and bbq lunch...certainly not the best food i've ever had, but it was plentiful and helped regain some energy after a few hours of snorkeling -it was FUN! They had a slide that you could use to get you to the ocean faster at the dive site, they were humorous, they played trivia games on the boat, and some fun music too. -they took us on a tour of celebrity homes along the Maui coastline and gave us some history of the island as well. I now know that Michael Jordan had a basement put into his Maui house, which is very unsual for Maui and that Tiger Wood's has a 4-story house when it's against the law to have a house higher than 2 stories. Clint Eastwood, Oprah, Jack Nicholson, and David Bowie's house were also on the tour. -we were supposed to see dolphins. It was on the itinerary, but the water was way too rough to attempt taking the catamaran there. I blamed the banana that was on the boat (apparently, it's bad luck to bring a banana on the boat...true story). -we got a tour of some amazing Maui beaches, along with some history about them. We even got to see a nude beach...not up close though. Ew. -They took us to a spot where we could see turtles swimming on the surface of the water. This was not turtle town, and we were all still on the boat, but it was amazing to see about 8 turtles (not all in a group) swimming next to the boat. I had a great time and would really recommend this tour to anyone wanting to snorkel Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, whatever level you are. In the Winter/Spring months, they also do whale watching. read more

I always make a point to do a snorkel cruise wherever I go near water, and It's almost always my favorite part of my trip. This was a disappointing exception. First, after the boat left the dock, we were told by the crew that we should really have a wetsuit since the water was too cold to stay in for very long this time of year. Of course, it was $10 to rent a wetsuit (more price gouging that seemed to be common across the island). If one requires a wetsuit to participate or to be safe or even comfortable, it should be included in the already high price. Second, and much more disappointing, was the crowd. There were way, way, way too many people in the group for the size of the site, adding to way, way, way too many people who were also snorkeling at the site. I would guesstimate that at least 40% to 60% of the surface area was covered with snorkelers, so rather than seeing great fish, you spend the entire time trying to avoid being kicked. I also didn't think the site lived up to the hype. There were maybe half a dozen or so species to see, but nothing unique or unusual. The second site--Turtle Town--was OK, but again, there were so many people and they all gang-rushed any turtle that came around that it was almost impossible to see anything (or avoid being kicked in the face). On a positive note, the crew were nice, and the lunch was fantastic--so much better than the nasty deli-style lunches common for these kinds of trips. The breakfast--not so much (trans-fat-filled Costco-style muffins). For great snorkeling, we found a few sites that were listed in Frommers that we could swim to from the beach, including one within walking distance from our hotel's beach. And there were many, many more species of fish to see! I wouldn't do another snorkel trip to Molokini. read more

This is an excellent sunset dinner cruise, and a great alternative to driving all the way to Lahaina to go out on the boat. Apparently this cruise company has only recently added dinner cruises to their snorkeling cruises. They're very well organized, with great staff and comfortable accommodations on the boat. This was a "prime rib" dinner cruises, with prime rib, fish, and chicken as main courses. Appetizers were good, drinks were decent, and the dinner buffet had excellent food. If only it had been a bit warm. The prime rib was warm and in generous portions. But the fish and chicken had no heat left in them. Too bad, because it was a great piece of fish. On the way out our boat came across a pod of dolphins, out hunting for their dinner I expect. They put on a nice show for us and we got some great video. Then cruising along the West Maui coastline, drinks in hand, then dinner, then the return to port. It was several hours in all. Very pleasant. I believe this is the only sunset dinner cruise operating from the South Maui and Ma'alaea area. That gives them a great advantage for those of use not wanting to drive the very curvy two-lane road back from Lahaina after all those "free" drinks. read more

Loved our experience on the Quicksilver, even though the endeavor also marked my first seasickness experience. The $99+ ticket covers a continental breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snorkel gear including fins. A light continental breakfast was provided and included: - Cantelope, melon, pineapples, strawberries - Pastries - Mini-muffins The snorkeling cruise stopped off at the Molokini Crater first, which was beautiful, but didn't have a wide variety of fish when we went. Maybe many of the fish were scared by how many people were in the water. The second stop, "Turtle Town," has tons of coral all over the place that often comes up very high so that you run into the danger of accidentally kicking the coral if you have to tread water, so be careful, because the coral is protected and often is home to eels, turtles, and/or fish. A sea turtle swam right next to us when we were snorkeling! That was so priceless. The water at Molokini was a lot calmer than at Turtle Town, so it was easier to swim and see at Molokini than at Turtle Town. It takes about an hour to get to the first site, and if you get seasick or even if you don't usually get seasick, take a dramamine about an hour before you get on the boat. You snorkel for about an hour, and then you move to the second site, which is about a half hour away from the first site. Drink a lot of water after your first excursion into the water before Turtle Town, because you want to stay hydrated or else your muscles start to stiffen as a result of dehydration. We saw some poor guy with muscle cramps on the boat, and it was not pretty. He was in a lot of pain. After another hour at the second site, where we saw our turtle, a BBQ lunch was served on the boat, and the bar was open. It was so much fun! Mai tais were about $1.00, if I remember correctly. Then, we took a tour of Maui's south side on the boat on the way back to the dock. On this trip, we saw some gorgeous beaches, the crater, more turtles, and dolphins! It was a great trip. Yes, the crew does hawk their wetsuits, t-shirts, gear, videography, photography, and underwater cameras during the trip. But that's how they make their money; you can't blame a guy for trying. TIP: Don't really need the wetsuits. The water is only about 70-something degrees, and since I've been in contact with the 40-somethng or 50-something degree water in Northern California, this water was perfect. Save yourself the $10/wetsuit. TIP: Either bring a waterproof camera or rent one. It is so worth it to get those pictures. We loved the experience and look forward to other awesome snorkeling experiences. read more

A group of us booked this trip to go snorkeling and we were all very excited. As we arrived we started to feel weird about the huge line to get in the boat. Due to the company overbooking the boat our whole group had to sit on the temporary, emergency seats next to the restroom. Not a pretty way of traveling but we were still hanging on and waiting for all the fun awaiting...unfortunately after all it didn't turn out to be fun. The snorkeling spot was so packed with tourists that I got kicked multiple times by fellow snorkelers and no need to say that all the fish escaped from the tourist trap. We only saw a few fish, we felt like the trip was a waist of time and money. Really did not enjoy it! Next time we are definitely going with a smaller boat, less touristy area. read more

Great times and a very reasonable price from boss frogs! Staff on the boat was extremely helpful and fun as we went with a group of about 10 and a few young kiddies. Our trip went great with a nice snorkel, finding some dolphins and whales and all the usual stuff. Unfortunately, the true trip didn't "fully impact" us until around 5am the next night with a wicked case of food poisoning. Lets just say out of the 10 that went on the trip 7 of us were feeling near death for a day or two afterwards. (not exactly a great thing to happen on vacation). After contacting the department of health when we returned, they informed us that it was in fact the boat's caterer and they have received other reports about this incident. I understand sometimes these things are beyond quicksilver's control, but after we sent them an email informing them of this issue, they were extremely rude in their response and didn't offer anything even close to an apology. I wasn't lookin for much here but coomeeeonnn...it did basically destroy about 1/3 of our vacation....guess they don't really rely on repeat customers or something. read more

I loved my experience with quicksilver. The crew was awesome, very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Let me begin by saying that I'm not a morning person, but I would gladly do this every time I come to Maui! Breakfast & lunch was provided with "all the fixings" and after you're done snorkeling they serve beers or mixed drinks (oh yeah!) Molokini crater was gorgeous, so clear and so many fish & coral to look at. We even got to see a few whales throughout our boat ride, a mother & calf were right in front of our boat! Overall this was probably the highlight of our trip and I'd like to say that it's because of this crew. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting maui. read more

This Dec 14th I went on my second Quicksilver snorkeling cruise. I've used other companies on each of the other 3 major islands and one off of Molokai. For me, I definitely will use the Quicksilver team each time I'm on Maui because they just give the best experience possible! 1) Price - Comparable to others. It's not the bottom most cheapest, but you can do a lot higher in price. Is the boat big - sure, but I prefer it. I feel less tossed about (unlike the wonderful but rocky tiny ship I was on in Molokai or the catamaran in Kauai). 2) Add Ons - Wet Suit $5. Again, reasonable to other boats. I've been on boats where it has gone up to $20. The cameras - I don't buy them so I don't really care. T-Shirts are $20. I'll admit it, I've won the t-shirt both times (during the trivia quiz) I've been on the boat. But in my defense, they did do different questions each time! 3) Meals - I eat light before snorkeling so the breakfast was fine. I think lunch is great but to be honest, I'm usually so hungry after all that snorkeling I can never really tell how good my meals are. But the cookies were delicious! The actual trip is just wonderful. We started towards Molokini and came upon a group of Dolphins feeding and three whales. We watched them for a bit and sped over to the crater for about 45 minutes of snorkeling. After that we headed over to Turtle Town and did about another 45 minutes of snorkeling. We then sailed on to Pirate's Cove (or Bay???) and observed some turtles swimming then began a leisurely head back whale watching the entire way. What was really great was the Captain being exceptionally knowledgeable. From celebrity homes, marine life, and a travelogue of the beaches (including a very funny Little Beach story) he was just great. In addition, the staff are very attentive and make you feel very safe and secure. They do everything from watch you in the water for your safety, point out sea creatures as you swim, and even offer to pick up your trash! I wont be in Maui again for another couple of years, but I will absolutely be heading back to this boat when I do. Thanks for another great trip! And yes, I do plan on trying to win that t-shirt once again. read more

I unfortunately got seasick so I couldn't enjoy the trip.. Which is weird because I've done other snorkels plus I'm from here.. Regardless there was a lot I liked about it! **Check In** -Check in at the time stated, we had a couple check in late so we were held back. Plus if you get there first you can find parking closer to the slip and you get first dibs on seating. -They provide snorkel gear and are very helpful with making sure it fits. -I saw other reviews where users thought they were pushy about wetsuits.. I didn't feel like they were, I recommend beginners get it since it helps you float and Molokini was a bit colder than being on the shore. (They only have full body wet suits though.) -Fresh fruit, pastries and drinks offered during the ride out. **Molokini** -This is where I got sick! D: Waters were kind of rough and there were 3-4 other charters there. -Try not to puke while your in the water, the fish swarm you... Go on the boat and puke over the side so the fish will swarm someone else. =D -Snorkel time here was an hour. **Turtle Town** -Didn't leave the boat, but from others there was only 1 turtle sighted. **Lunch/Dolphin Searching** -Didn't eat but I saw they had BBQ sandwiches (pork, chicken or veggie) served w/ mac salad, chips and dip. Might've been more but I couldn't get up. They had chocolate chip cookies for dessert. (I took a bunch after we got back to the harbor, very soft cookies..) -Dolphins were sighted during lunch, they shut off the engine and follow for a bit while sharing knowledge about them. **For the sea sick** -They don't have any medication on board, so take some with you beforehand -They have plenty of ginger ale! Ask for it if you feel funny. :) The staff also gave me a few cups w/o me having to ask for it. (Thank you!!) -Someone said looking at the mountains help, the motions on the boat and waves make it worse. I found that closing my eyes and laying somewhere make it better.. -Once you start feeling sick don't eat/stop eating, it all comes up anyways. "Feed the fish" when the boat is not in motion, so it doesn't get everywhere. Even if you spit against the wind it still goes everywhere... Drink ginger ale so when you hurl it's all liquids and less messy.. read more

By far the best thing that we did in Maui. I cannot recommend this enough. The crew were legitimately some of the nicest people, which acted like their #1 concern in the world was making sure that you had a great time. Thanks to Victor, Adam, and the rest of the crew. Things that we did on this cruise; * snorkeled at the crater (forget the name of the volcano) and saw lots of fish * snorkeled with turtles * saw 6 bottle nose dolphins literally in front of our boat. My kids could have leaned over and touched them and they swam with us for over 10 minutes * saw 2 humpback whale newborns with their mother and their male escort * had an incredible lunch of pulled pork, chicken, macaroni salad, and homemade cookies (great food, honestly) * played trivia and my daughter won, out of everyone (practice your Hawaii trivia, people) Suggestions; * pack lots of sun tan lotion * they have snorkel equipment, so don't stress about bringing yours * if your kids get cold, rent a wet suit ($10). It gets cold in the crater, but is warm in the spot where you watch the turtles/snorkel with them, but I heard that it can be cold there too. * bring tip money. They work hard for you to make sure you're having the best experience possible After the water excursions they busted open the bar. They did charge $1 for drinks, which kind of seems like 'why bother', but they were strong and I was happy to not be paying resort prices, so who cares! We will be talking about these guys for a long time. Don't think twice, just go. Worth every penny! read more

We chose to do one new activity and Molikini Snorkel is advertised almost everywhere. Though, we did not specifically pick Quicksilver ourselves. Location: Quicksilver is on the other side of the entrance. Check In Time: 6:45 A.M Departure Time: 7:15A.M Finish time: 12:30P.M Original Price: $109/person (We paid $30 for two) Parking: $4 for 6-7hrs, cheappp! Camera rental: $40 Wet suit: $10 What's included: breakfast, lunch, snorkel at Molikini, snorkel at turtles town, snorkel gears, waist belt, noodle & awesome blossom staffs!! My experience: It was definitely something new & exciting minus the sea sickness though! I wish I had ginger candy with me. Booo. Breakfast & lunch were both very tasty! You get eggs, fruits, sweets for breakfast & hamburger with macaroni for lunch. They served chicken & shredded pork for the burgers. You get to snorkel for one hour each place. We did see fishy but not that many. The water was semi dirty that day with wood pieces in the ocean. Just that one area though! As for turtles town, there was none so we got back up pretty quick to get lunch instead. Nothing is guarantee in the ocean so can't blame the company for that. Just a little disappointed! Whale season is between December to April so don't expect to see any if you go other time! Last but not least, the perfect staffs! Every single one of them is so nice & funny in their own way!! Why are you Hawaiin people gotta be sooo adorable?? They made our experience very very very enjoyable! Can we ship some of you over to the mainland please?? We need more of ya folks!! read more

Hands down the best snorkeling cruise in Maui! It was my first time snorkeling and Quicksilver definitely made me want to do it again! The staff was super knowledgeable, friendly, young, funny, upbeat, kind, caring, attentive, and safe. They made sure everyone on the cruise was comfortable, having a blast, and ready to snorkel. Upon arrival, we boarded the boat just before 7AM, so make sure to be on time! We booked through mauiactivities.com and got a really good deal. Anyways, the boat was gorgeous, two stories with lots of seating and great views from every angle. We went in mid-January so we made it just in time for Whale Watching. The cruise included a light breakfast, BBQ lunch, adult beverages, and cookies! There were two snorkeling destinations on the list; Molokini Crater (which was beautiful with lots of fishes) and TurtleTown, USA. Unfortunately, someone on our boat got sick after the first snorkel spot so we weren't able to go to TurtleTown (not Quicksilver's fault). However, they took us to another destination which fine, more time to snorkel! If you're a beginner at swimming and/or snorkeling, they provide a short introductory class before going in the water which was very helpful and fun (kudos to the captain!). Also, if you're super scared, Quicksilver provides all kinds of flotation devices from noodles to yellow flotation belts -- majority of the people were wearing them, so you're not the only one. Plus, the staff will assure you that it's just snorkeling, not everyone has to be Michael Phelps in the water. Overall, we had such a blast! Any questions or concerns we had, the staff was right there to answer it -- in a genuine and kind fashion. I highly recommend Quicksilver for snorkeling. A big thanks to the friendly staff, Jason, Kenny, Freddy (sp?) and everyone else we forgot to name. Aloha and Mahalo! read more

We did the Molokini & Turtle Town snorkel adventure. It is a bit pricey compared to some of the other snorkel adventures. We paid for it but if you don't want to pay $100 plus per person you can go listen to a timeshare event and get it for free. We decided to spend our time snorkeling and hopping on beaches versus going to a timeshare. They do overbook the boat, because they expect cancellations. We arrived an hour early because we knew this. We were the first in line and the first on the boat. As soon as you arrive with the exception of us arriving an hour early, you fill out paperwork signed waivers and then are handed boarding passes to get on the boat. Since we were first on the boat we were able to get prime seating. A table with four chairs around it. As the boat started loading up, the ones on last were not able to together. Most of the late comes understood this and just found seats. However the family of five that were the absolute last ones on the boat came over to my husband to ask if my seat was taken since I was in the restroom. The way they phrased it my husband misunderstood and said yes thinking they asked if the seat was taken. When they tried to seat the grandmother my husband explained no the seat was taken. The daughter-in-law then started screaming at my husband in Greek. She then switch to English and said she's 93 and needs a seat with the back. My husband calmly showed her the 7 chairs all with backs next to us and said would any of those work since we have already unloaded all of our equipment? She huffed and sat her mother-in-law and her husband down beside us, which was no problem then instead of sitting behind them with her grown daughters decided to sit all the way in the back of the boat and complaining entire trip. Sorry I digress. The staff was amazing and extremely friendly. They asked anyone if they needed equipment or wetsuits, never pushing them on anyone. We brought our own snorkel gear and we all had swim skins so did not need wetsuits. Three quarters of the boat rented the $10 wetsuits and I did not see a single person I'm happy with their Wetsy. We did however use the flippers provided because the current was so strong. The captain and staff did a great job giving the history of the area and explaining where we should and shouldn't swim, and what we should not touch. The captain went into great lengths on if you became seasick to go to the front or the back of the boat to be sick. Not to throw up on the boat or in the bathrooms. Apparently several people either ignored the captain, didn't hear the cop captain, or did not understand him. Several people threw up on the boat making the staff bring out containers of bleach to mop up the illness. More ran to the bathroom and threw up all of the bathrooms, making the staff clean them with bleach again. The staff although upset were nice about it. They explain to each person that was sick not to do it again several using interpreters, instead throw up over the side of the boat. They had to make several more announcements to stop getting sick in the boat. Just beware this line for some reason seems to attract people that have never snorkeled before, could be because they pulled them from timeshare spiels. Even with all of the people that have never snorkel, or were very experienced, we still had an enjoyable event. The breakfast that was provided was a continental fruit and pastry buffet. With hot coffee, hot tea, soda, fruit juices and water. The luncheon was hot pork or chicken barbecue sandwiches. With toppings and macaroni salad, vegetable tray and fresh-baked cookies. They also had alcoholic drinks for purchase for two dollars a piece. Even though we enjoyed the snorkeling and Turtletown we wish we would have had more experienced snorkelers versus beginners. I think we overpaid for what we got. read more

My family and I were looking forward to the snorkeling trip based on thing we'd heard. We had gone snorkeling at Honolua Bay the day before and wanted to compare the two experiences as we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Hnolua Bay. Where do I start... 1) The crew starts by telling everyone that they bring wet suits on the boats because the water is much colder than it is on shore since it was the deep ocean so they recommended renting a wet suit for your enjoyment. At first there were just a few hands up but then more hands were raised when they realized there may be some truth to it so at least 60-70% of the People on board opted to get a wetsuit at $10 per rental. I chose not to and was add as the temp was the same as the beach. This was also annoying when you were trying to locate your friend or family member because everyone looked the same. Such a scam to get people to spend more money. 2) The water was so deep that you could barely make out the fishes. I understand the water is clear but from 20-30 feet away, it's not as cool to see fishes that look like 1/2 inch big. I tried going closer to the reef and was quickly told to go back where the hoards of swimmers were. 3) They failed to check my equipment and there was a rip by the nose so I kept getting water in my nose for the first 15 minutes until my husband notice the hole. 4) Turtle town was lacking in turtles and the water was murky. As I tried going closer to the reef, I was promptly told to go back towards the boat. Frustrated by the cheap snorkel gear I was using, I gave up and went back on the boat. 5) They have too many people out there at both locations. There were constantly people hitting us, grabbing at us, throwing up in the water right next to swimmers, etc. I gave them two stars because the staff was nice and I got to see two sets of dolphins so that was a highlight for me. Next time, I'll keep my $100 per person and go to a nice spot with just a few people. read more

My husband and I decided to book this snorkeling trip. We booked it on maui activities, since it's a bit cheaper there. The boat left at 7am and we got to our first location, turtle town, within the hour. We sat on the back of the boat to enjoy the scenery. They provide all snorkeling equipment and also rent out wet suits and underwater cameras. We both rented out wet suits to keep us warm and to help me float since I don't know how to swim. I let one of the crew members know I was extremely nervous and he was sweet enough to walk me through the process. I may have looked ridiculous with a wet suit, life jacket and floatie but it made me feel safe. He was extremely helpful and made me feel extremely comfortable. Turtle town was fun but the best part was molokini. The water was calm and the marine life was breathtaking. Lunch was your choice of pulled pork or chicken sandwich with potato salad. The food was good but then again after all that swimming and floating any food tastes good. We were able to see lots of whales and even dolphins on our ride back to the harbor. Overall, the trip was very enjoyable and even though I stepped out of my comfort zone, the crew made me feel comfortable. read more

With so many tour choices, we landed on Lanai tour with Quicksilver. All I can say is...wow! We were not disappointed and it was way more than we expected. The crew was absolutely perfect - friendly, entertaining (just enough. ha), experienced and helpful. The food was great and awesome taste in music as well. Now, for the most important stuff... The snorkeling was breathtaking. We even Snuba'd for the first time. Jake made it seem easy. While having the opportunity to view marine life is not in the control of the tour ship, we saw it all: beautiful fish, turtles, a whale shark, spinner dolphins, spotted dolphins and even snorkeled with several white tip sharks. Define experience of a lifetime. read more

I booked the early morning Molokini Crater/ Turtle Town snorkeling cruise based on the reviews on here and ended up thoroughly disappointed. When we arrived at the harbor, we were immediately in line with about 100+ other people. Quicksilver's other charter (Boss Frog) hadn't been fully booked so they combined the other passengers from that boat onto ours. We were like sardines on the boat! Definitely not an enjoyable boat ride. When we got out to the snorkeling spot, it took about 15 min for everyone to get off the boat, which takes away from our already short time at the crater. The snorkeling itself was fun. The water is gorgeous and unbelievably clear. We saw lots of tropical fish and even a shark! But then it was back onto the packed boat. Turtle Town was great though! We saw three sea turtles and the coral was beautiful. Lunch was pretty good. Not a lot to choose from, but it was tasty after being in the water. So all in all, not the greatest snorkeling trip. The spots were great and definitely worth a visit. I just wouldn't recommend this company. But I'm sure it would have been better if they hadn't consolidated the boats. read more

We had originally booked the cheaper Molokini/Turtle Town snorkeling cruise ($49.95) with Boss Frog, but somehow we ended up getting upgraded to the Quicksilver (reportedly $79.95)! Score! We show up at the harbor at 7:00am to check in. You get to each a tropical/continental breakfast on the boat before departure, with mini muffins, pastries, fruits, coffee, & juice. Then the crew does it's thing & explains everything & you take off for Molokini. The crew on this boat were very professional & they were all young, so they were a lot of fun too! After an hour of snorkeling in Molokini (it was pretty cold, so good thing you can rent a wetsuit on the boat for $10) you get back on the boat for snacks (veggie & fruit platters) & head for Turtle Town. After an hour there, you get back on the boat for your BBQ (kalua pork or chicken) sandwich & homemade chocolate chip cookies. Then they're supposed to take you down to South Maui to do some dolphin watching & sight seeing along the coast of Kihei, but the waters were too rough so they had to turn us back around. So we got back to shore around 12:30pm, plenty of time to enjoy the rest of our day. The Quicksilver is a bigger boat, so expect a lot of people (stealing your seat!) and not so much personal interaction with the crew. Despite the crowd, the crew is still very helpful & considerate. The trip was very very fun & the snorkeling, albeit cold in late April/early May, was great! I highly recommend venturing out to sea with these guys on your trip to Maui! read more

Went on the snorkel cruise to Lanai yesterday. It was fantastic! My husband and I both ended up doing the snuba as well. Super fun! It took us a while to get the hang of it, but the instructor was very patient and encouraging. The captain was amazing as he joked around and shared stories about Hawaii. Very informative. The crew were wonderful. The photos by steph were one-of-a-kind opportunities for us! The music really set the mood. The food was top notch - we had the pulled pork sandwiches for lunch. Breakfast and snacks were great too!! read more

We went with Quicksilver last week while we were in Maui since we wanted to snorkel Molokini Island. Not having ever been to Maui or researched other options, our hotel was partnering with them and hooked us up with a tour for a price of about $80 a person. We left on the 7:45am tour and came back around 1:30PM. I have some mixed reviews about our experience but all in all I'm glad we went. I really thought the captain was awesome and he did a nice job at narrating our cruise and informing us along the way with facts, etc. He was smart and insightful so this was refreshing. Another thing I really liked about our cruise was the food. The breakfast was honestly nothing special, but the BBQ Pork and macaroni salad that the crew prepared was honestly some of the best food we had in Maui over our 4 days. Really very good and I feel like this was what made the trip for me overall. I'm kinda a foodie, but this was important. However, the number of people on board was my biggest drawback. I think there were about 50 and if you're not there early enough to claim a good seat on board (preferably on the top deck in the sun), then the 50 minute ride to and from the island will be a bit dull. We made the mistake of claiming a seat inside and it got a bit chilly from the wind afterwards. And you can't really reclaim seats afterwards as everyone leaves their belongings while in the water. But generally, there were more people on board and in the water than I would have preferred. Also, the snorkeling in Molokini was quite clear but I really didn't see too many fish overall. Also, the water was freezing!! You can rent a wetsuit for $10 but I'm not sure it's really even worth it. However, the snorkeling gear was fine and didn't give us any problems. I made sure to take a dramamine for sea sickness before I left so I was fine. I did see a few people sick on board, and since the confines were small, it can be a little too close for comfort. But all the all, the crew were awesome, as was the food and service. Overall, I recommend this. read more

The crew made this trip a great adventure for our family of four. Both our kids age 6 and 8 had a great time. We were able to snorkel, see dolphins and humpback whales. The pilot was super knowledgeable in regards to marine life and in particular whales. We would recommend this trip for anyone looking for an affordable snorkel excursion with food and drinks too. The trip is long and in the ocean so be aware that the boat does rock and if you are primed to motion sickness be prepared. Mahalo Quicksilver Crew! read more

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Why on earth are children allowed on this boat!!!?? We paid a lot of money to have a romantic sunset cruise and dinner and a couple brought their two kids under 3 years old!!!!! They cried the whole time and one threw up several times. I understand the company cannot control the behavior of the children, but they shouldn't let them aboard in the first place! It's an adult sunset cruise with alcoholic beverages! The service and food and everything else was fine, just disappointed that date night was ruined Also on our way out we saw cockroaches in the bar area. They were crawling over some of the bread packages and behind the microwave. read more