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Molokini Snorkel + Kids Go FREE! (Two Snorkel Spots)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $198 / person
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 829 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 70
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Maui
Description
Snorkel at world-famous Molokini, a small crescent shaped extinct volcanic crater with crystal clear water that is home to more than 250 fish species. Then enjoy Turtle Arches, a beautiful reef known for its underwater lava arches and frequented by gentle green sea turtles. All of your snorkeling gear and flotation devices are provided, plus plenty of encouragement and support if you’re new to snorkeling. Wide swim steps and a water slide make it easy and fun to get right in and explore both amazing locations.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Molokini is a crescent-shaped, partially submerged volcanic crater which forms a small, uninhabited islet located in ʻAlalākeiki Channel between the islands of Maui and Kahoʻolawe, within Maui County in Hawaiʻi.
Maalaea harbor is home to the Pacific Whale Foundation and the Maui Aquarium.
Cruise with the experts at PacWhale Eco-Adventures on Maui's top-rated ocean ecotours, based on 40 years of marine research and sustainable ecotourism experience. PacWhale has cruises for every style of adventure, including whale and dolphin watch ecotours, snorkel trips, sunset cocktail and sunset dinner cruises, holiday cruises, stargazing ecotours, and more.
Highlights
BBQ Lunch:free-range chicken breasts, hot dogs, vegan burgers, potato-mac salad, Asian edamame slaw
One adult premium beverage is included. Enjoy local Ocean Vodka, Fy Gin, Kula Rum and Maui Brewing Co. beer or tropical seltzer.
Unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water
Professionally-fitted snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers, flotation device, learn-to-snorkel class, fish ID class, guided reef tour
Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers.
Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries and fresh island fruit.
Wildlife interpretation and guided experiences by our onboard naturalists.
Snorkel 101 lesson and floatation devices
What's included
Included
BBQ Lunch:free-range chicken breasts, hot dogs, vegan burgers, potato-mac salad, Asian edamame slaw
One adult premium beverage is included. Enjoy local Ocean Vodka, Fy Gin, Kula Rum and Maui Brewing Co. beer or tropical seltzer.
Unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water
Professionally-fitted snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers, flotation device, learn-to-snorkel class, fish ID class, guided reef tour
Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers.
Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries and fresh island fruit.
Wildlife interpretation and guided experiences by our onboard naturalists.
Snorkel 101 lesson and floatation devices
Not included
One free child age 4 and under per paying adult. Children ages 5-12 charged child rate.
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off are not available.
It is paid parking in the Maui Harbor Shops complex
Towels
Traveller Ratings
4.5
829 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- For each paying adult, up to three children 12 and under go FREE. All children must be on the order/voucher as they account for a seat.
- To protect the reef environment and in support of the statewide ban on sunscreens, we will no longer allow the use of any non-reef safe sunscreen on board any snorkel eco tours. 4oz Reef safe sunscreen will be available on board for $13
- You will need to bring your own towels and credit cards for any onboard purchases as the vessels are cashless except for gratuities
- For safety reasons, the use of full-face masks is not permitted on our snorkel ecotours. We do provide high quality snorkel gear on board for all guest
Frequently asked questions
How long does Molokini Snorkel + Kids Go FREE! (Two Snorkel Spots) take?
Molokini Snorkel + Kids Go FREE! (Two Snorkel Spots) lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Molokini Snorkel + Kids Go FREE! (Two Snorkel Spots) cost?
Prices start at $198 per person for this Maui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Molokini Snorkel + Kids Go FREE! (Two Snorkel Spots) for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Molokini Snorkel + Kids Go FREE! (Two Snorkel Spots) offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 70 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult For each paying adult, up to three children 12 and under go FREE. All children must be on the order/voucher as they account for a seat.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(829)
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Lovely snorkel excursion
The snorkel to Molokini crater was lovely. The staff was helpful and informative. We were expecting the crater to be crowded but it really wasn’t very crowded at all. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Fantastic Snorking at Molokini
I highly recommend Pacific Whale for any of their excursions. They are top notch. We’ve been to Maui twice and were highly impressed with them the first time, that there was no question we would be using them again this time when we took the kids. The snorkeling at Molokini and another turtle spot on the West Side was at the top of my list. The Naturalist were knowledge and made for an education experience and Capt T made it exciting and lively. It’s a must do on your trip to Maui and I wouldn’t trust anyone more than PacWhale for it.
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Molokini and turtle arches on the ocean voyager
Great experience - kids loved it. Snorkeling was awesome and boat staff was excellent. Food service was delicious and easy to Navigate. Would definitely do it again!
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Great day on the water
Great time out on the water. The molokini area had a nice variety of fish and the water was crystal clear. A little crowded in the water given the size of the boat, but people spread out eventually. Turtle Town was really good too, we saw a nice big turtle lounging in the cleaning station. Food at lunch was surprisingly good and unlike a lot of tours they left time to actually eat without losing time in the water.
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A fantastic family-friendly Molokini experience. Highly, highly recommended!
10/10 — Highly recommend! PacWhale Evo-Adventure was one of the highlights of our Maui trip! The crew was warm, welcoming, incredibly knowledgeable, and amazing with kids. Our 4-year-old was initially scared to snorkel, but the staff patiently helped him overcome his fear — by the end, he was happily snorkeling! The reef tour was fantastic, with the crew identifying marine life and sharing fascinating insights. The catamaran was comfortable and smooth, with plenty of snorkeling equipment and decent food/drink options. A professional photographer was also onboard and captured amazing family and snorkeling photos for an additional fee — absolutely worth it!
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Molokini Snorkle with Pacific Whale Foundation
Another wonderful snorkeling trip with the Pacific Whale Foundation. The captain and crew made sure the we were safe and comfortable. The marine biologist onboard taught us a lot about the coral reefs and the ecosystem. I love that everytime we take a trip with the Pacific Whale Foundation we help to support saving the whales and marine research.
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Poor Low Quality Food
The food they offered was very poor quality. We woke up at 5am to get there by 6:15am (45 mins before departure. We did not have time to eat breakfast. We were told they would provide breakfast and lunch. The provided limited old croissants and banana cake for breakfast, and some juice. Lunch was worth, burned hotdogs and chicken breast (burned and extremely dry). It was so nasty. My kids were hungry and still did not eat. I would have brought my own food had I know about the in advance. The snorkeling and crew were just ok, nothing extraordinary. I would book this tour!
Operator response
We thank you for providing your feedback about your experience. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the food. Although we only listed croissant, banana bread and Maui Gold pineapple as our continental breakfast offering, I am sorry to hear that the lunch food was overcooked. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at johngaskins@pacwhale.com to discuss a partial refund.
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Awaiting refund
The activity was canceled due to the weather. Tripadvisor charged $ for the activity even though it did not take place.
Operator response
If you could reach out to me about the cancellation of your trip due to the tropical storm, I am happy to reach out to Trip Advisor/Viator to ensure they process your refund. I just need wither your last name and your Viator booking reference number or the date of your schedule trip. You can reach me directly at johngaskins@pacwhale.com.
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The weather can change so...
The weather can change so be flexible, the captain and crew were great about trying to make sure we all had a great experience
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