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

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

I will never forget this trip out to molokini and turtle town! This was the worst trip we've ever had! If you don't mind waiting 20 minutes to get into the water and your fellow cruisers puking all over, this ones for you! This was essentially a cash cow and I was one of the herd! Not ever again! Forget personal anything, the crew was more into leg wrestling while hanging from the cabin ceiling. My advice? Go elsewhere! read more

Great cruise, great crew, great views both onboard and the surrounding area, A bit crowded but they managed to make everybody comfortable. The food was okay and because of the crowd there was a line to wait in..the lack of space in line made it uncomfortable. We saw turtles and saw the crater...both were a fantastic experience. The captian narrated parts of the cruise with helpful information and local knowledge so it was partailly a guided tour as well. From what I saw all the boats are the same and were equally crowded. I would choose this boat again mostly for the views on board and the crew. ;) read more

I could not be happier with the crew! Honestly, I am sure that a lot of these snorkeling tours are similar in what is actually done but this crew made it even more amazing! I would recommend them 100% - Jason, Travis, & Scott were outstanding!!! They really cared, treated everyone fairly and worked really hard! read more

Quicksilver Charters - Sitting at the rear of the boat watching the waves! - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

The team on the Quicksilver is amazing! Yes, we saw whales, and Captain Chris is a great host and really helped us to see lots of whales. We only did one snorkel stop at Lanai due to water conditions, but we saw a manta ray in the cove. Vinny asked for our camera and took video of the manta ray for us. Good food, good company, and a great crew! Mahalo! read more

This was a great adventure and I will say the crew really makes it. Everyone on board was so wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. The reviews cover everything as far as what you see. Turtles, coral, fish, etc. Well worth the trip. Added items to note - agree that the wet suits aren't necessary unless you aren't big on the ocean or a first timer. Food - bring a few snacks just in case. The food is all little starchy muffins, fruits, etc. and the lunch was great (the pulled pork sandwich was sooo good) but they didn't have enough. My mother actually ended up getting the shaft because by the time she got out of the line for the loo the food was gone with the exception of a chicken breast or two. Bring an underwater camera. You can purchase a disc from the photographer on board but you end up getting about 1200 shouts of anyone / everyone that was on the boat and have to dig thru to find the shots of you. There are quite a few boats in the crater and turtle town at the same time so it gets a bit crowded and believe me, newbies don't have any etiquette when it comes to snorkeling around others. I'd suggest to get off the boat early which means you should sit downstairs and then beeline it away from the boat. People seemed to cluster in one area. Again, well worth the money and the crew makes the trip. They were amazing! read more

Got this excursion at a discount but the experience was a true give star. This is a catamaran that seats 125 approx but there's room to move on board. Check in at 7am and departs at 7:30. We spent an hour at Molokini crater and more than an hour at turtle bay. Saw whales on the way out too. Crew was fantastic and lunch was pulled pork or chicken sandwiches. We saw 6-7 turtles and my hubby couldn't stop saying Wow! We got back just before 1pm to spend the day shopping. They have wetsuits available for $10 each and good rental cameras for $40 and they burn the dvd for you. They have a slide or two stair entrances to get into water. Almost forgot the $2 mai tai's rocked! read more

Quicksilver Charters - Molokini crater - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Great crew great boat. Very knowledgeable. Went on the snorkeling tour and it also turned into a whale watching tour. Was amazing.

100% safety the staff the best I've ever had on a boat tour when it came to safety. Not the friendliest but not too bad either. Kine hard to be so friendly when people don't listen lol. We are from Kauai vacationing on Maui with friends from San Francisco. We all went together on the tour its very pretty. I got little sea sick but got better. I don't like swimming in the ocean. I stayed on the boat it was more then pretty just looking at the beauty of Maui. The food ok, only one vegetarian option and it had a butt load of cheese gross. :-( The chocolate cookie so yummy. The fruit really good. Great job over all. :-) read more

After this experience, next time I will chose a smaller boat that actually does what it advertises. When I say this, I am referring to the BBQ lunch that they claim to do. Really what it was is chicken and pork (which I got sick from since it was pink in color and under cooked). When I booked this trip, I was user the impression that they were going to BBQ on the boat, again, as advertised. I immediately got food poisoning which lasted 3 days and counting. Along with this, the gear they provided to us was faulty as my mask kept getting water inside which made my first snorkeling experience terrible as I was constantly fixing my gear while in the water. Along with this dilemma, my friend also received gear with a torn mouth piece. The Hawaiian girl that was working was not only rude but also initially refused to change out her damaged gear. She only agreed to give her a different snorkel set because she asked more than once as she was concerned for her safety. Along with these things, when we went to turtle town, there was only one turtle in sight. Although the captain seemed nice, his knowledge of good spots to see things seemed very little. I paid to see fish and turtles which they lacked on this trip. I am only giving this review a 2 star since most of the crew seemed very nice. The other girl, aside from the Hawaiian girl, was very nice and had a playful attitude which she was really good with kids from what I witnessed. If I was going back to Hawaii, I would definitely recommend saving your money and going on a another boat if you don't want food poisoning and gear that actually works. Nice boat but advertising is deceiving. Buyers beware and stay away from the under cooked pork. Smh. read more

I booked an afternoon snorkel cruise to Molokini through Boss Frog's while staying on Maui. When we arrived at the marina we were directed to Quicksilver, a very nice, fast boat. The captain and crew were wonderful. On the way out to Molokini the captain suddenly stopped and turned the boat around. Then we saw why. Somehow he spotted a huge Manta Ray and wanted all of us to see it. It was at least 8 feet across. It had 2 lamprey eels attached to it. So cool. When we reached molokini he cruised around the back side and gave us the history and facts about Molokini. Very interesting. Then we anchored in the cove. Only 2 other boats were there with a few people. We quickly hit the water and had a great snorkel. Back on board we were served hot dogs, sodas, mai tais and beer for the ride back. This was a fantastic 3 hour adventure. Quicksilver is a beautiful boat with a wonderful crew. read more

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Very informative and helpful crew on our snorkeling cruise to Molokini and Turtle town. We also did some whale watching on the return to the harbor. The food wasn't very good though. read more

Wow what a fun trip we had the crew was awesome it was my first time, I was REALLY nervous. But everyone there was knowledgable and friendly. They all wanted to make sure we had a great time. I recommend this company to everyone. They provided breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear, wet suits underwater cameras if you needed them, and their bar was 2 dollars per drink you cannot beat that and the Mai tai's were delicious. Booked at the last minute SO worth it!!!!! read more

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I'd say for snorkeling in Maui this is the best bang for your buck. They were really efficient in checking everyone in and getting everyone on the boat to depart at the designated time. When we got on and started leaving, we were served breakfast which consisted of a big muffin (chocolate, cinnamon, or blueberry) and some fruit, and were seated on the boat to go toward Lanai which is where we snorkeled. We had an abundant amount of time to snorkel the area and were given opportunities for pictures. My husband rented an underwater camera from them and we were given an SD card with all the images which is great. The staff was super friendly and accommodating and made the experience so much fun. The lunch was sub sandwiches, chips, and a cookie. They also had cocktail options which was nice. All in all, it was a well rounded experience and a good activity to really capture Hawaii's aquatic life and spend the first half of the day. read more

The snorkeling took my breath away, being able to see a whole new world I have never experienced first hand. The crew on the boat were funny and very knowledgeable about the island as well as Hawaii in general. With decent food and drinks (even a bar), and lots of laughs. Coming back the crew told us many unique and interesting facts about Hawaii and there own family experiences living there. The entire boat coming back split up in teams and we played trivia with the winners earning free drinks from the bar and a T-shirt. Overall the experience was just perfect for anyone especially families. read more

Great experience. Just what I expected. Captain Al ( I think that was his name) was very funny and welcoming. Yes they were trying to sell stuff, dvds, wetsuits, etc.. but anyone who has ever worked in retail knows this is part of their job. Deal with it. If you don't want to hear them, tune them out. It's not difficult. Food was , eh... thus not getting full stars. Drinks were a great price tho. Word to the wise, bring extra sunscreen or sit below. I got seriously burnt. But once again, this is my fault and not anyone else's. read more

Great time with the whole family. Crew was awesome to be with. Helped wherever needed and were very knowledgeable. This boat is terrific for a family trip!!! read more

Took the dinner cruise food and experience was great. I've always stayed away from those touristy type of thing; I'm so glad that we went. Staff was friendly and the service was excellent, they were generous in the pour. Would recommend them to anyone!!! Tip the staff well, they deserve it hard working crew read more

Awesome crew made the trip unforgettable - hilarious captain (still laughing at his 'the Beyonce of the whales' joke), and crew go way over the top to make sure you're comfortable, learning loads, having a great time and of course bringing you the cheapest drinks to your seat in Maui! Snorkeling was phenomenal, so many fish, and if you're lucky we had dolphins and whales with us on the trip back to shore! Delicious food to boot! Totally recommend as a highlight of Mauiiiii, much aloha! read more

This was my first snorkeling trip. The staff were all friendly and the price was pretty reasonable. Wet suit rental was just $5 each and you can also rent waterproof cameras for just $30! Overall, a great experience and I had an awesome time! read more

The crew on the boat are both entertaining and very knowledgeable. The boat itself is comfortable and we had many whale sightings. This is a must do for us every time we go! read more

I'm gonna give a different perspective of this tour. The boat and crew were great, no issues. I did not like the tour part as much. There were too many rules to ensure the safety of the group and the newbs. I've swim in the ocean and can snorkel without a noodle, so for these folks this tour might be restrictive. The crew also be in the ocean and shout at you when you get to close to Molokini island. The guy on the surf board will yell at you when you get too far from the group, so you are corralled-in like snorkeling sheep. These are needed steps for newbs, but what about the more experienced, they are not really catered to. Oh, and people are consistently in your path and has some close calls getting flippers in my face because the group is soo big and kept within a boundary. Must be about about 75 people on the boat. Not to mention, I did not see any turtles. Apparently, there was a spotting of 1 turtle and I did not see it. I was really upset that I did not see turtles at "Turtle Town", and the main reason I pushed my group to go on this tour. Was nice to see the island from boat and the additional info the guy gave about different POI. It was hard to hear what he was saying at times. I guess other boats leave earlier because there were 3 boats ahead of us at the island already. I got better snorkeling video just snorkeling the beaches myself. I even got to follow a turtle for a few minutes without the crowd of snorkelers in chase. Price is about $100pp so for if you are experienced you might want to consider other options. I got lot of video with people in it. read more

Overall a great cruise. The crew was incredibly attentive and the ship was well taken care of. The lunch onboard was quite good, a surprise. The crew really wanted to ensure everyone had a good (and most importantly safe) trip. I really wasn't excited about going on such a large vessel, but it was a great trip and I'd go again. read more

The captain was talkative and that's what you like when enjoying a nice tour of the area. I wish I could hear but sometimes you get really noisy people up the deck. Lunch was nice, pulled pork and chicken (a bit dry). Great cookies! The staff was very friendly. It makes you wonder how they live every day in Maui doing scenic stuff like this. Saw a moray eel in the crater and a sea turtle in this trip! read more

The crew was very helpful and friendly, just had a terrible experience. They ran out of creamer for the coffee before the boat even left the dock. We booked this trip on the expectation that we would see dolphins and some marine life, since it advertised that. There was no attempt made to even remotely go to an area where dolphins would be. There were so many people , it was so crowded, that some people broke the toilet and handle, which ruined it for everyone. We spent more time on the boat waiting around and sitting there than in the water. 25 minutes after we got in the water, we had to leave due to the toilet situation and we came back into the doc an hour early!!! Was promised we could jump off the top deck and never got to do that either. Such a bummer, all that money wasted. read more

Very good staff, friendly and taking care of the customer! We really enjoyed our time on the boat and in the water! The boat has left on time, reached the Molokini island in 40 minutes, and we were able to stay around 1h30 in the water ! More than we needed. Then turtle snorkling and Breakfast was included, free soft drinks, then hawaiian bbq (pulled pork, grilled chicken , mac amd cheese) for lunch all you can eat and 2$ maitai! We do recommend Quicksilver molokini snorkling! Best time in Maui! read more

Awesome crew! It was our first time snorkeling and it was a great experience. The crew is very funny and welcoming and they give great instructions on how to use equipment and made us feel very comfortable. Food was good and you can also bring your own snacks on board. You can also bring children and even babies are safe to go on this boat and in the water on small rafts that they provide! We got to see 2 turtles and a bunch of dolphins!!!!! read more

Loved this trip. The staff was all very friendly and entertaining. We had fun snorkeling but my husband did get sick they were very helpful and offered different things to help. The drinks were amazing Joanna makes the best Mai Tais and pina colada's. We got to sit and talk with Chris and Jake the most they were pretty cool and made the rest of the trip quick (kept my husbands mind off of feeling not so great. Would recommend them out of any snorkeling crews. read more

We did the Lanai Snorkeling tour. Can't say enough about how nice this crew is and how great they are with little kids. Super helpful with gear and queezy stomachs. 1st mate Cody was particularly helpful with our son, he has some intolerances and gets frustrated easily. Cody was so patient showing him the gear, letting him ride his board after jumping off the upper deck, and even diving down to get his mask from the bottom. Didn't get the captain's name but he was extremely knowledgeable. He gave a great history of the islands around us, found us a very large pod of spinning dolphins, and let all three of our kids drive the boat. This is a middle size boat, not an open catamaran and not a large ferry-type boat. This seems like the perfect size to us. Overall Quicksilver is a great value! read more

We booked this late afternoon whale watching trip special they had at Boss Frog's which was 2 for $30 after having a disappointing whale watching trip the day before through Trilogy Excursions. We were skeptical since it was so cheap but in the end, it was actually a much better experience. Here is a quick comparison of the two Cost for 2 : - Trilogy $75, Quicksilver $38 Staff : - Trilogy - They had a friendly staff, but they didn't do much but besides chit chat with you. They didn't really tell you much about the whales unless you asked them about it. They did walk around and give you juice and water and some chips and salsa though - Quicksilver - They had a naturalist aboard on a microphone which I thought was a million times better. She was constantly talking and give you information about the whales and even threw in some historical information about the islands. Also they sold Mai Tai's for a few bucks on the way back into part. Boat: -Trilogy - 1 deck catamaran with no place to really sit except for small section on the inside - Quicksilver - 2 level covered boat with plenty of seats Whales : - Trilogy - We saw a ton of whales, but from a far distance. The captain would try to get us closer each time but we never really had a good look. When it comes to nature, it's a pure luck. - Quicksilver - We saw a ton of whales UP CLOSE. I know it's all luck but we saw a close up of a mother and calf, with the calf jumping out of the water. We also a 4 to 5 males jockeying for position, really close to the boat read more

Went on Thursday morning(8/11/16)cruise. Food was okay. I forgot what other cruise I did 8 years ago, but that cruise served grilled burgers. Everything else quicksilver provided was better than that other cruise. From the captain, to all the other employees. These guys were helpful, enthusiastic, and very informative. You can tell they loved their job. The crew made us love every second of it for our party of 8. read more

Seriously the best day we had in Maui! We booked the dolphin cruise and didn't see any but that isn't the fault of anyone's . The crew was outstanding! I went with my husband and 3 year old and they were so great with him. The played finding Nemo (helped with the rocky boat ride). I do not recommend this for anyone who gets sea sick, not because of the driving or boat but it seems to always be windy which makes for a bumpy ride. Breakfast was simple and good and so was lunch. $2 drinks! They had the most awesome way for my toddler to "snorkel" which a giant yellow board with a viewing window. The snorkel spot was super exciting but with a toddler in tow, it was perfect! We would totally recommend to families. Mahalo! read more

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The crew provided us with an outstanding experience that we will always treasure. We were greeted with breakfast which included pastries, scrambled eggs, and various fruits. Served along with bottomless guava and passion fruit juice. On our way to slaughterhouse beach we were able to coast with spinner dolphins. Then we got to snorkel with turtles and various fish, although the water was freezing, yet crystal clear and gorgeous! The boat had a slide, which the kids enjoyed and everyone got a pool noodle or life vest to snorkel with (if you wanted one). They also had body suits ($10), underwater cameras ($25) and an additional scuba/snorkel experience ($80) for additional prices. They also took our picture at the dock and then in the water, which you can purchase (2 pictures) for $40. They provided lunch which included pulled pork or teriyaki sandwiches with barbecue sauce and other additional condiments. Alcoholic drinks were made available after snorkeling for $2 a pop. Then on the way back to Lahaina we were lucky enough to see two humpback whales! It was truly an enjoyable experience! It was peaceful yet adventurous and definitely something you CAN do with kids or while pregnant or simply at any age! We felt safe and well taken care of the entire trip! We totally recommend it!!! read more

Loved the staff here! My wife and I took our 11 month daughter here and it was safe, fun, and one of the highlights of our trip. Didnt care for the BBQ lunch which was a big selling point but the staff makes up for it. Would of rated it 5 stars but pretty pricey compared to other places..the wetsuits should be included in purchase! read more

My 21 yr old daughter and I did the trip where you snorkel at Turtle town and also the crater. It was a great experience in our opinion. The crew were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was continental (Costco muffins and fruit), coffee, tea and juice. Lunch was pulled pork, chicken breast, pasta salad and veggies. Its an early start but I would recommend morning because it was super windy and rough waves on our return which would have ruined it for me if that was on our way out. I get motion sickness and this trip is about 5 hours so plan accordingly. **********IMPORTANT ****** The one recommendation that I would HIGHLY make is do not buy a underwater camera, RENT THEIRS on board!! It it high quality with beautiful picture quality, has video for when you see the sea turtles and they burn you a CD right there before you get off the boat so you have pictures on your computer immediately. (the Under waters are 15-20 plus about 15 for developing) the rental came on board is 40 so honestly there is not much difference and worth every dime! read more

Crew: well done! Best snorkeling tour ever! It was as if the crew was reading our minds! Always a step ahead, courteous and alert to our safety! Thank you guys and gals! read more

We had a wonderful experience with our snorkeling trip with Quicksilver staff yesterday. So so overwhelmed with the exemplary service, attentiveness and assistance provided by the entire crew on the boat. However, noteworthy is the mention of Andrew who was beyond helpful and considerate to the snorkeling needs of my sister . She was a beginner and extremely nervous and Andrew came in as a big blessing right there. He not only sensed her anxiety but enabled her to have a memorable snorkeling experience with (literally) hand held guidance and care for the entire time. Cant sing enough of his praises !! Also, the rest of the staff were extremely courteous, quick to respond to sea sickness needs of the affected people on the boat. Wonderful help and consideration from each one of them !! Both breakfast and lunch was good and hearty !! We truly had a memorable experience with Quicksilver and will be rooting for these guys the next time around !! read more

Very fun trip where we met some great people. Captain Mac (born and brought up in Maui) was an excellent tour guide where he also took us to La Peruse and turtle town. Their breakfast/lunch/drinks on board are also very good. My fav lunch portion being their pulled pork. They have a very attentive staff on board. Swimsuits cost about $10 which is worth it. This is better than four winds II considering you're only at molokini for about 1.5 hrs which was more than plenty for everyone. The captain also showed us homes (palaces) of Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Oprah :-) This trip may not be best for those with sea sickness and the waters were mighty choppy in certain areas. read more