Night-Time TurtleTown Snorkeling: Enjoy Starlight, Captivating Lights, and Professional Photos

Experience the magic of night-time snorkeling in TurtleTown. Dive into the starlit waters, surrounded by captivating lights and guided by professional photographers. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Makena Landing Park - Discover Maui from a fresh perspective with our guided night snorkel at Turtle Town. As dusk falls, the reef undergoes a transformation, and the ocean becomes vibrant with nocturnal life.
    The main attraction is the sea turtles as we explore the reef at Turtle Town, leading to a hidden treasure known as the “turtle cave.”…
What's Included
  • High-end dive lights
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Flotation board
  • PFDs (life-jackets)
Additional Information

This night snorkeling adventure offers a unique experience compared to daytime ocean exploration. Participants are guided along the reef at Turtle Town as it transforms into a nighttime environment, including a stop at a cherished hidden location where turtles frequently rest for the night. With small group sizes, in-water guides, and specialized…

Location
Makena Landing Park
Makena Road
Type "Makena Landing Park" into your GPS. From here you will see a small parking lot with outdoors showers and restrooms. Drive up the small hill past the restrooms. You will see a white van parked 100-200 yards past the restrooms. Meet your guides here! Please note we meet based on sunset!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura_o
Mar 9, 2026
Great experience.... - Great experience. Definitely recommend for novice and experienced swimmers. Loved the turtles + sea cushions + sea urchins
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B6159ilsusanh
Mar 5, 2026
Fun family night snorkel - Alex was excellent! Super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Saw some sea turtles, puffer fish and even a spotted eel. Cool excursion!
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Camper19862102203
Mar 4, 2026
Snorkeling, turtles, lights - Great snorkeling trip. Lots of turtles. Our guides were helpful and friendly. And, a beautiful sunset, as an added bonus!
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Road690099
Feb 28, 2026
Cool Experience - We had a great time. It ended up just being my husband and I with our tour guide, Robbie, so we got a very personalized experience. We saw turtles up close, held starfish, and could even hear whale calls in the water! It's a short swim to the area where the turtles hang out. There is an option to purchase the photos/videos (and our gude took a ton), so you don't have to worry about bringing a waterproof case for your phone.
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Pialia2018
Feb 26, 2026
Mother son adventure - Great experience with Alex! Fun, informative, safe! I went with my teenage son and he had a blast. Turtle sightings and swimming under the stars.
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Mia
Feb 25, 2026
AMAZING EXPERIENCE - Amazing experience Payson was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable and professional took amazing photos and videos. We were able to enjoy the whole experience without our phones and he captured every moment which was amazing. We saw whales turtles fishes, and all the gear was top notch definitely recommend booking this adventure.
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Holly_t
Feb 19, 2026
So fun!! - Alex was top notch fantastic!! He was knowledgeable, patient with myself and my young kids and very kind. We had a great time and saw some really great sea creatures! Thank you, Alex!
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Piali_a
Feb 17, 2026
Unique experience! - Alex was a terrific guide and my teen son and I felt safe during this unique night experience. Alex worked hard to show us the various creatures living in these waters. Thanks!
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Dorota
Feb 17, 2026
Night Snorkeling Adventure - Alex was able to accommodate beginners while entertaining also advanced snorkelers. He pointed out lots of animals we would have missed and even found some unique starfish that he passes around. Perhaps our best time on Maui.
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Laura_w
Feb 11, 2026
After-Dark Snorkeling Fun - My wife and I had a very nice experience "night snorkeling" with Robbie. The tour is intimate, and in fact due to a cancelation, it ended up being just the two of us plus the tour guide this evening. Although we have a good deal of experience snorkeling, my wife was tentative about being in the ocean after dark (can we all say "Jaws"?), but Robbie put her at ease after explaining how everything worked. One nice change the company has made is to start the snorkeling before sunset. Plenty of light to get use to the surroundings. Robbie provided high-end snorkeling gear, including flashlights for us. We snorkeled an easy 1/4 mile one way, near the shore and across coral-laden waters, to a cave where sea turtles were found swimming in and out of. Robbie dove down to the seabed and came up with a few sea creatures for us to hold and examine with his excellent knowledge of all-things ocean. We did end up seeing a 4-foot white-tipped reef shark swimming 10 feet under us, but it wanted nothing to do with us. Robbie took photo stills and videos of us and some of the sea animals we were encountering. It was a well-spent extra $75. By the time our cave destination was finished (you don't go "in" the cave), the sky was dark-ish, and flashlights were in use. Overall it was great experience and worth the money. Robbie was excellent and should be requested. The only reason it is not a 5-star is that we experienced swells during much of the snorkeling. My wife was fine, but I get a little nauseous. If I would have thought of it, I would have brought and worn my "Relief Band" which is a great product for those who get motion sickness.
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From $149
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).