Ma'alaea Harbor Catamaran Tour: Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens Afternoon Snorkeling
4.4
118 Ratings
Wailuku
Experience the best snorkeling adventure in Ma'alaea Harbor with our 3-hour catamaran tour. Choose between Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens, both offering extensive reef systems and colorful marine life. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a delicious lunch on board!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 300 Maalaea Rd - Join us on the Malolo and visit one of two amazing snorkel sites: Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens. Our boat is a 55 foot comfortable, stable catamaran. It is equipped with easy access stairways into the water on both the front and rear of the boat. There is also 2 restrooms, trampolines to lay out on and a friendly, experienced captain and crew. We also have flotation devices such as foam noodles, body boards and float vests for your use. Optional wetsuits and high quality 16 mega pixel Olympus underwater digital cameras are available to rent.
What's Included
- Top-of-the-line snorkel equipment
- Cold beverages; soda, juice, water
- Lunch
- Flotation devices
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop
- Towels
- Parking Fees
- Wetsuits are available to rent at $10.00 each
- Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase for $3.00 each. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID
Additional Information
Our power catamaran of 55 feet embarks on a late afternoon snorkeling adventure that’s perfect for those who love to catch a few extra hours of sleep! Venture to one of two stunning snorkeling locales: the Molokini Crater or the Coral Gardens during this 3-hour nautical journey. Both places feature rich reef ecosystems, offer straightforward snorkeling, and are teeming with a variety of vibrant fish. Your captain will determine the ideal destination based on the conditions of the day’s sea. Taking a dip in the Molokini Crater is an unforgettable experience with visibility extending up to 150 feet! The Coral Gardens is another captivating site boasting a wide array of marine creatures. Regardless of the chosen site, swimming and enjoyment is guaranteed. All necessary equipment and guidance will be provided by our excellent crew, and lunch is on us!
- Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure
- PLEASE PRINT OR DOWLOAD YOUR TICKET AFTER CHECKOUT - THE MAJORITY OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED WITH INFORMATION LISTED ON YOUR TCKET
- Snorkel locations are determined daily by our captains based on weather, swell, and many years of experience in Maui waters
- Wildlife sightings, while likely, are not guaranteed
- Basic swimming ability recommended
- For vegetarian, gluten-free meals, or any other special dietary need please call at time of booking
- Valid photo ID required for passengers ages 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages
- With your safety as a top priority alcohol is served once the snorkel portion of the tour is complete
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Bring cash if you’d like to tip the crew
Location
300 Maalaea Rd
Maalaea Road
MANDATORY CHECK-IN: 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
Meet at:
Boss Frog's Snorkel, Surf, and Cycle
Ma'alaea Harbor, 300 Ma'alaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793
We will have a desk set up outside of Boss Frog's to check you in. Once checked in we will walk you to the boat at slip 87 across the street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(118 Ratings)
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Natalie_c
Apr 6, 2024
Windy day turned amazing - This trip could have been a disaster. We ended up going on an afternoon that had high winds. I was worried. The captain took us to a nice safe little cove that was perfect. The deck crew was extremely friendly and fast. I can’t believe that the two crew members were able to make everything work. Gear was great, food was good. It was an amazing trip!!
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Garry_a
Apr 1, 2024
Great day at sea in the sun - Great afternoon on the boat crew were really helpful and we had a good hour in the water snorkelling, followed by food, drinks and nice chocolate cookie to finish off with.
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Brandy_j
Mar 28, 2024
I would love to do it again - This was a great trip and the crew was terrific. I was surprised that there was someone that took LOTS of pictures of us and our whole group of 8, in and out of the water. We bought the package. I highly recommend this tour for both the price and the time.
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Diane_j
Mar 25, 2024
An amazing day at Coral Garden - Watching my 19 and 16 year old daughters diving in to the ocean. Reminded me of when they were little.
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Tiffany_s
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing - Went to coral gardens saw turtles,fish,eels and a octopus was an amazing day with this team Mario was awesome and very knowledgeable about everything we asked.
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Sierra_n
Mar 24, 2024
It was fine. - We brought our own snorkel gear so this experience was mostly a boat charter. The weather wasn’t looking great so I tried to call to reschedule the next day but it would be a $35 per person fee. We went anyways and the weather cleared up and we had a good time. The food was ok. However, the captain kept on harping on us tipping the crew at the end which ultimately had the opposite effect. Being told 10 times over to tip the crew for basic service was really annoying. It’s a fun trip but don’t expect anything extraordinary.
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Bryan_b
Mar 30, 2024
Did a couple tours on... - Did a couple tours on this vacation. This one was not our favorite. Didn’t see a lot of exciting things and 1 staff was new?
Another guest almost got hit in the head with a bar.
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Victoriajt5425jo
Mar 26, 2024
Choose the early morning tour if you want to go to Molokini - If you have your heart set on going to Molokini then select the morning tour, during the week we were in Maui the winds picked up in the afternoon and it was too rough to go over to Molokini. We did not realize this and booked the afternoon trip. Wish we had gotten up early for the morning tour - although there is no guarantee that the morning trip will go - it really depends on the weather.
Snorkelling at Coral Gardens was very average, we could have easily just rented snorkelling gear and gone to a beach and seen just as many fish. We did not see any turtles there.
The lunch is hot dogs and a bag of chips. So if you aren't into hot dogs then definitely bring a snack.
Make sure you bring tip money - we were told 3 times that we needed to tip - they recommend $10 per person.
We had trouble finding the initial meeting spot (I went through my emails and couldn't find the directions) so arrive early so you have enough time to find the group.
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Megan_m
Mar 27, 2024
Wouldn’t recommend- - We ended up at coral gardens instead of Molokini, but there was no explanation and many passengers were confused about what was going on. When we asked a crew member they just said they already went to Molokini that day. Food was subpar- hotdogs warmed in a large pan. Crew were clearly not happy with each other. And that location for snorkeling was not great.
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Rakesh_s
Apr 11, 2024
Look for other options - Look for other options. The captain is so arrogant, the spot he chosen was to bad, it literally near to the high way, it might be because of the weather but I would suggest, get your own snorkel gear and do it yourself.
The crews on the boat are super helpful and friendly.
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