Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel
Description
We are a family-owned Maui company with over 40 years of experience on Hawaiian waters. Our expert Captains and crew bring decades of combined local experience, with safety always our top priority. ʻElua is Maui’s only luxury power catamaran. Although certified for 57 passengers, we operate at approximately 60% capacity to provide an elevated, personalized experience. Guests consistently rate their time aboard as a highlight of their vacation. ʻElua features an air-conditioned, upscale interior with cushioned seating, refined finishes, soft flooring, dynamic audio, and private spaces throughout. Submerged stairs and swim platforms make ocean entry easy. Onboard amenities include warm freshwater showers and spacious modern restrooms. Breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear, and an open bar are included. ʻElua welcomes guests ages 4 and older. No infants or kids under 4.
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Itinerary
Snorkeling at Molokini Crater an ancient volcanic caldera, featuring crystal clear water, beautiful coral and a wide variety of colorful fish and marine animals. Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles, at turtle town, aboard our state of the art, climate-controlled, modern and pristine luxury yacht. Enjoy breakfast, a BBQ lunch, cooked right onboard, and ice cold micro brewed beers, white wine and craft cocktails after snorkeling. We are experts with over 40 years in Hawaiian waters and eager to share our wealth of knowledge and passion for the ocean and marine life. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Haleakala and the West Maui mountains, from our lofty and sprawling upper deck. Ours, is a one of a kind luxury yacht with unique amenities and comforts, including custom soft flooring, warm freshwater showers, submerged swim platforms, dynamic audio system, plush seating throughout, and euro style modern furnishings and fixtures.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- We have vegetarian and vegan options available. Please contact us to indicate your choice of sandwich for lunch.
- We welcome guests 4 years of age and older.
- We do NOT allow full-face snorkeling masks.
Reviews(618)
This trip was SO WORTH THE MONEY! Don’t let anyone talk you out of it! The Captain and his crew take the best care of you, the food was great, the cocktails were fantastic, but most of all, the crater snorkeling experience was some of the best on this planet!
We are a family business with over 40 years in Hawaiian waters. My son, Captain Justin and his crew, love their jobs and even more sharing the beauty of Maui on and below the ocean with guests like you. Pride of Maui Elua is the only luxury power catamaran on Maui. She is modern and well-equipped with high end fixtures, comfortable sofas, and secluded spaces to stretch out and fully enjoy your day on the ocean. We serve your choice of fish, chicken, or a big juicy burger, with all the fixins, right off the grill. It doesn't get any fresher than that! Our premium cocktail service after snorkeling is a nice way to end your fabulous day. We are all about providing exceptional memories that you will cherish a lifetime. Thank you joining us and sharing your experience. Molokini truly is a very special location, offering as you say, some of the best snorkeling in the world. Thanks for honoring us by rating your experience as the best snorkeling trip ever!
Amazing day .. Caden .. Anna.. Kristi .. are wonderful hosts !!! The day was a great combo of activity and relaxation. The girls helped w everything from water activities to food prep.. serving .. we will be back !
We are so pleased to hear that you had an amazing day aboard our luxury power catamaran, Pride of Maui Elua. Captain Kadyn and his crew strive to make your day with us an exceptional experience. They love what they do and appreciate that it is our guests who make it all possible.
Captain Caiden and the girls working on this boat were absolutely amazing! We had a big group and it was all of our first times snorkeling and going on a yacht and couldn’t stop talking about how amazing and fun it was. I would recommend this to anyone traveling here! The best experience.
Captain Kadyn and his crew love what they do and you are correct that it shows in the genuine interest they have to exceed your expectations. We are glad that you had an amazing experience on your family's first snorkel excursion.
Boat was beautiful, nice bathrooms and warm showers after you get in from snorkeling. Plenty of room to dine, food and drink was great. All staff was very helpful and our family had a great time! Liked that the boat wasn't packed with hundreds of people. We were able to spread around the boat and take pictures. Would recommend!
Snorkeling aboard Maui's only luxury power catamaran does make all the difference for an exceptional experience on the water. Sound like you truly appreciated all the finer details we put into the design and comforts of our new yacht. As a family business with over 40 years in Hawaiian waters, our reputation is what drives us to deliver an elevated experience, aboard a spacious, uncrowded, comfortable yacht, like no other. Our crew are second to none and are passionate to deliver the very best day possible. We are so glad you took in all the many details that make us uniquely different from others. Mahalo for sharing your experience.
Captain Justin and crew (Diego - lifeguard, bartender, etc.. and two other ladies who I don’t remember the name of - sorry!) were absolutely top notch! We started in Molikini however within minutes of the snorkelers in water, a strong under current hit and the majority started to get swept away. The crew jumped into action (literally jumping in water) to help save them. After everyone was back on board to safety they comforted them and assured that they would take us to a safer, calmer waters and they did. Snorkels with turtles and lots of parrot fish for over an hour. They fed us amazing breakfast, lunch and delicious cocktails to end the tour. I would 1 thousand percent book with them again. Thank you for the wonderful adventure and service!
Molokini is a world class destination offering the best snorkeling in the Hawaiian Islands. The average conditions at the crater are exceptional, because the crater rim protects us from the average wind and swell. Though uncommon, there are days when the current, wind, or swells do not offer the pristine conditions of an average day. On the day you joined us, the current as you noted became stronger than normal, after snorkelers entered the water. Captain Justin is born and raised in the islands and on these waters. Decades of experience as a waterman, snorkeler, scuba diver, and United States Coast Guard licensed Master / Captain, is exactly what you experienced, when he and his crew quickly and effectively responded to the sudden change and increased velocity of the current. Your safety is our number one priority followed by providing you with an exceptional experience filled with memories not soon forgotten. Thank You for joining us and sharing your wonderful story.
Our snorkeling excursion on the Pride of Maui was absolutely incredible and easily one of the highlights of our entire trip to Maui! From the moment we stepped aboard, everything was first-class. The boat was beautiful, spacious, and incredibly comfortable, and the crew was outstanding. They were so friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure everyone had an amazing experience. The snorkeling was spectacular. The water was beautiful and clear, and seeing the incredible marine life up close was something we’ll never forget. There’s just something magical about being out on the ocean with Maui’s coastline surrounding you. What really made the experience special was how effortless the crew made everything feel. We were able to relax, enjoy the scenery, snorkel, eat, laugh, and just soak in every minute of being in Hawaii. It was the perfect combination of adventure and luxury.
These are the reviews we strive for. 5-star reviews are great, and we especially love to hear from guests whose experience was a highlight of your entire Maui vacation. Our luxury power catamaran was designed to provide the very experience you so eloquently describe. I am so proud of our Captains and their expert caring crew. As a family business with over 40 years on these waters, we love to know that our guests like you recognize and appreciate the elevated level of guest care and onboard amenities. Maui' is such a special island, and her waters are largely what makes this such a wonderful destination. Pride of Maui Elua was designed to offer discerning guests with an uncrowded, unhurried, and exceptional day of relaxation, adventure, comfort on the ocean, with delicious food, craft cocktails after snorkeling, and a crew who love what they do and are passionate to share it all with you.
Crew was absolutely wonderful! Their new boat was beautiful! Has a wonderful time! Highly recommend!
Thank You for joining us aboard our new luxury power catamaran, Pride of Maui Elua. We appreciate you taking a moment to share your outstanding adventure.
This was a perfect snorkel experience. The boat was so nice, clean, and felt luxurious. The crew was super kind and funny, and just knew what they were doing. Everything was intentional, drinks and food good. And just overall great time.
Amazing! I would absolutely recommend this. I have been on many snorkeling trips and this has by far been the best. Top tier experience.
Very safe and trustworthy staff! We had great time even though the weather caused us not to view turtles
Thanks for your kind words about our amazing team. We are a family business with over 40 years in these waters. My son, Captain Justin love what they do, and are passionate to share Maui's splendor above and below the ocean. During times of inclement weather, it is especially comforting to know your safety is our number one priority as we strive to exceed your expectations for an exceptional experience.
