West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali: Swim with Turtles, See Reef Fish & Dolphins
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699 Ratings
Lahaina
Embark on a thrilling 4.5-hour snorkeling tour in West Maui! Swim with turtles, encounter vibrant reef fish, and spot playful dolphins. All equipment provided, with delicious catering from 'Down the Hatch'. Book now!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy - Departing from Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, we will take you to at least 2 of West Maui’s best snorkeling spots. Swimming with sea turtles happens on almost every tour!\n\nAlong the way you will enjoy food and drinks, snorkel lessons, and a guide in the water at each stop. \n\nThe possibility to see dolphins (year round) and whales (Dec.-April) is always exciting and we are happy to detour to spend some time with these amazing animals! \n\nEnjoy our full service tour as our experienced crew takes care of you and teaches you about the wildlife in Hawaii.\n\n48 hours notice is required for all cancellations. Please call us directly if you need to cancel.
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • We do not provide alcoholic beverages, however you are welcome to bring your own. Glass containers are not allowed.
  • Tips for the crew! (Cash or Venmo) The crew takes care of you so take care of them!!!
  • Bring your own towel
Additional Information

Be part of our unforgettable 4.5-hour snorkeling expedition! Delight in swimming with turtles, marvel at the vibrant marine fish, and keep an eye out for playful dolphins! We equip you with all the necessary gear, along with mouthwatering food from the local ‘Down the Hatch’ restaurant. Every spot on our boat ensures shade, personal storage space, and access to an on-board restroom. Embark on a breathtaking Maui escapade with us! Convenient for folks from Lahaina, Kaanapali, Napili, Kahului, Kapalua.

  • Guests should be physically capable of climbing 3 vertical stairs to load boat
  • Guests may get wet when beach-loading onto the boat
  • Children must be at least 6 years old to participate
Location
2435 Kaanapali Pkwy
Kaanapali Parkway
8:30am check-in!!!! Boat leaves at 9am The tour departs directly from Ka'anapali Beach in front of Whaler's Village. Go to the beach in front of Leilani's Restaurant. Look for the crew member in the bright GREEN MAGIC MERMAN TEE SHIRT on the beach! (8:30 check-in for morning tours)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katherine
Apr 13, 2024
April 2024 - My husband and I had the best time on this trip!! The guides were so so nice and fun!! Saw lots of turtles, whales and amazing fish and coral. It was so worth it!
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994darcyr
Apr 7, 2024
Five Star Snorkeling Trip! - This was an amazing trip, one of our highlights of our time on Maui! I loved the smaller boat feel so we could turn more easily to follow the dolphins or look closer at the whales. We each had our own seat so it wasn't like we were all squished in. The 2 snorkeling spots were amazing! We saw an eagle ray, a few harmless reef sharks, lots of turtles, pod of dolphins, and lots of whale sightings. The crew was knowledgeable and shared facts with us which I loved! One of the crew snorkeled with us and pointed out things in the water she saw. It was just more personal and the entire crew was amazing!!! We took a larger catamaran earlier in our trip and we all liked this one better! They asked about what drinks we wanted constantly, fruit in the morning, banana bread with some yummy cream cheese (came around twice because they had extra, nice!!), turkey sandwiches which were piled high with turkey, and ended with a cookie. If you want a little more adventure in your life, take this trip! You will not regret it. We did have pretty decent weather so the waves were perfect. They ended the trip with a hot towel (with a nice smell to it as well) to wipe our faces and hands which I was not expecting at all. This was such a nice touch, well done!!!!! This was a five star trip and I would not hesitate at all booking this again. Well done crew. I enjoyed the thoughtful touches to the trip and they were all appreciated very much. All I can say is book this trip and enjoy!
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Kristick5782lv
Apr 7, 2024
Definitely recommend! - We had the best experience! We saw several whales and even a pod of dolphins who swam alongside the boat! While snorkeling we swam with several turtles, schools of fish, reef sharks (harmless), and even eels. The crew was so friendly, helpful and super knowledgeable and went out of their way to make our experience extra special. The food was also fantastic! I would definitely recommend this local, family owned company!
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Road05481961867
Apr 4, 2024
Best snorkel tour in Maui! - We had three generations in our party ranging in age from 7-78 and they all had an amazing experience! Shasta was an incredible guide who took us to the beat snorkeling spots we have ever been to. We saw loads of sea turtles, tropical fish, eels and even a shark! My youngest had a hard time with the snorkel mask and they were so accommodating with a view finder and boogie board. The food was exceptional, the tour was well paced and they made it a point to go off course so we could see a pod of spinner dolphins and whales. So much better than a giant catamaran. All seats had shade, personal storage and plenty of comfortable seating. A fantastic experience. Could not recommend this group enough!
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Adventure39835576641
Mar 25, 2024
Definitely recommend - Would definitely use again if/when we return to Maui. Crew was very personable, knowledgeable, and capable. Equipment worked great. Food was better than anticipated (especially breakfast!). Even though the conditions were on the windier side the visibility at our snorkel stops was amazing. I was a little nervous about how my 8yo would do, but it went great. For those that get cold easily, during winter months would recommend packing long sleeves and even considering bringing a wetsuit if you have one!
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Ambassador736992
Mar 23, 2024
Great experience! - It was great experience. We loved the turtles. The banana bread was delicious. We recommend this tour, for families or couples. No experience needed.
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Christopher_v
Mar 23, 2024
Highly recommended - Excellent guides and great sights! Friendly, knowledgeable crew with a nice laid back but attentive approach.
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Leanna_l
Mar 22, 2024
Relaxing and Beautiful Snorkeling and Whale Watching Experience - Besides a beautiful snorkeling experience, just being on the water was wonderful and we even saw whales. Boat was stopped and moved to accommodate whale watching. It’s a small company and the staff were extremely thoughtful; passing out sunscreen, fitting you with snorkel gear and checking in to make sure all passengers are feeling comfortable. Highly recommend!
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J1624ucdavids
Mar 18, 2024
Thanks for a great experience! - Thanks to Emma and the guys! We had a great day and really appreciated the teams efforts to find us some good snorkelling spots even though it was windy and the water was rough. We saw turtles and fish...and a ton of humpbacks while in transit on the boat. Thanks for a great experience!
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Brad
Mar 17, 2024
Love the Magic Merman! - I’ve been going out with Magic Merman since they started in 2919! The boat is awesome, the crew is amazing! They are so friendly, professional and helpful! Always a highlight of my Maui time! So many whales and turtles!! If you get to Maui this is the only snorkel adventure for you!!
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