Molokini Crater Cruise: Snorkel with Turtles

Embark on a 4-hour adventure to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town for an unforgettable snorkeling experience. Swim in crystal-clear waters, encounter hundreds of fish species, and meet Hawaiian green sea turtles. Our knowledgeable crew will guide you and provide assistance throughout the excursion.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kīhei Boat Landing - Embark on an unforgettable 3-hour adventure to two of Maui’s most cherished snorkeling destinations – Molokini Crater and Turtle Town.
    Dive into the pristine waters of Molokini Crater, home to over 250 species of fish, including vibrant parrotfish, elusive moray eels, and elegant manta rays. Our experienced crew will provide a…
What's Included
  • Experienced and fun captain and crew
  • Refreshments: ice cold tropical juices and bottled water
  • Snacks and light sandwich (veggie option available)
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for crew
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Sunscreen and towels
Additional Information

Experience the excitement of our “2025 Model” vessel, Maui’s latest raft boat. It offers comfortable seating and a shaded area for everyone to enjoy.
Avoid the crowds and explore both Molokini Crater and Turtle Town on a convenient 3-hour cruise. Departing at 7 a.m., when the water is calm and visibility can reach up to 150 ft, it’s ideal for capturing…

Location
2800 S Kihei Rd
South Kihei Road
Check-in is at 6:30 a.m. at Kihei Boat Ramp. After parking, come to the boat and trailer parking area and look for a gray and red color raft boat "Makena Mele II". Check-in with your captain. Departure is at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Don't be late otherwise you will miss the boat and the fun.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Betty_e
Mar 6, 2026
Great snorkeling trip - Captain Matt and Lucia were excellent. The snorkeling was great; lots of turtles at turtle town and we swam with a school of fish.
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Rpgologist
Mar 6, 2026
Amazing experience ! - Fantastic time with captain Matt and first mate Lucia. Boat - Makena Mele II. I think our group was about 15 people. Check in 6:30 am, starts at 7am. We came during whale season, so as a plus we saw a few , several times on the way to the two snorkel locations and back. First spot was turtle town. . Beautiful, we saw around 8 or so . They were not afraid of humans, in fact maybe they were intrigued. Color fish of course. Next went to the Molokai Crater. Waters were a little rough in comparison to turtle town. Extremely colorful fish, reef area was amazing. Best snorkeling experience compared to O'hau , Kauai, and St Lucia . We felt safe the entire time, makes sense since Matt declared he usually takes everyone back .(a joke). Worth the expense, and was happy to tip. Lucia said that people can come to snorkel at turtle town from the beach. (Behind turtle town are 4-8million condos ). Evidently the beach isn't private , so you could come back on your own. Mahalo my friends.
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Ruth_m
Feb 28, 2026
Awesome trip with Alex ... - Awesome trip with Alex and Sara. Beautiful day to snorkel and see lots of whales on the way and back!
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Meredith_f
Feb 17, 2026
Captain Matt and Lucia... - Captain Matt and Lucia were fabulous! So well organized that everything ran smoothly. Even the snacks were great!
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Adventureman81
Feb 16, 2026
Perfect way to spend a morning - Very efficient and worked with the weather (was a bit overcast, early) by doing a little whale watching first, and reversing the order of Turtletown vs Molokini. We had fantastic conditions at both, and minimal crowds. Another hit was Sarah's whale listening device. Unbelievable experience hear them so clearly!
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Conniedh827ao
Feb 16, 2026
Highly recommend - The snorkeling trip with Mākena Coast Charters in Maui was excellent. The crew was friendly and helpful and were invested in everyone having a great experience. Also, very punctual and safety conscious. Liked that the group was relatively small in numbers compared to some other companies.
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Imapepper79
Feb 15, 2026
Great tour with Captain Matt and Sara - This was a great tour with Sara and Matt. Great communication pre-trip. Very professional safety talk and instruction for good viewing and places to snorkel for best chance for seeing turtles. And it paid off! we saw a bunch of turtles! At one point there were four turtles swimming right with me! The Molokini crater was just so so with lots of boats and people in the area. We also saw several whales and dolphins during the trip!
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Teambrad
Feb 13, 2026
Small boat, Big Rewards - Lovely morning with Matt and Lucia on the Makena charter to Turtle Town and Mokolini for snorkeling! My first experience on a smaller raft and found it easier getting to know the crew than on one of the larger boat charters! Perfect way to spend our last day on Maui!!!
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Julietz7573sp
Feb 11, 2026
Fun experience - We bad a great time. It was just the right amount of time. I appreciated the lunch provided as well.
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Rhonda_w
Feb 10, 2026
Family Snorkel Adventure - Wonderful experience....tour guide was excellent and on time with arrival and comfortable boat with plenty of room and snacks drinks available after snorkeling. We saw many turtles and got to the crater before all the large boats and enjoyed the snorkel time there as well. Would definitely recommend this trip!
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From $179
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).