Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkeling Trip from Ma'alaea Harbor | La Vacanza Travel

Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkeling Trip from Ma'alaea Harbor

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: United States, Hawaii, Maui
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  • 5 hours
  • Maui
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Molokini Crater, Maui, HI

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Maalaea Harbor, 101 Maalaea Boat Harbor Rd, Maalaea, Maui, HI 96793-5900

Maalaea harbor is home to the Pacific Whale Foundation and the Maui Aquarium.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Pacific Whale Foundation, 300 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA

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.

Inclusions
  • Professionally-fitted snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers, flotation device, learn-to-snorkel class, fish ID class, guided reef tour
  • Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries and fresh island fruit.
  • BBQ Lunch: teriyaki marinated chicken breasts, hot dogs, garden burgers, potato salad, corn and bean salad, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
  • Refreshments: sodas, tropical juices and filtered water.

Exclusions
  • 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.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • For each paying adult, 1 child ages 4 and under goes free. All children must be on the order/voucher as they account for a seat.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

adrienne837

22 Mar, 2024

This was a great, informative snorkeling adventure. It was really fun, with snorkel “class” for beginners so everyone could participate. The staff and naturalists were top notch. Due to wind and waves, we couldn’t snorkel at Molokini, but the captain gave us an hour of snorkeling in another area that was very calm and beautiful. Then an hour of whale watching!

Kristina_L

01 Mar, 2024

We had a great time on this tour. The early hour was tough on the kids, but thankfully the tour asks you to arrive WAY earlier than needed. We were running late thanks to our 13yo daughter struggling to get up before the sun and I was very worried we would miss the tour. However, we arrived 30 min “late” and found a ton of people standing around waiting. We also waited another 30 min before the tour actually started. I was grateful, but also would have been annoyed to stand there for an hour that early in the morning had we been “on time”. Once aboard, we were instantly served fresh fruit, banana bread and water which was needed after our fire drill arrival. There were a lot of people and I was worried about seating for our family of 6, but the boat was huge and there was more than enough space for everyone. The crew was excellent and well organized. I was impressed with their ability to outfit everyone properly with snorkel gear before we even arrived to the first snorkel spot. Snorkeling was amazing and we had a wonderful time at both spots. We even got some up close whale watching experience in while cruising between snorkel spots. Overall, a great trip despite the very early start to the day.

Johnna_R

11 Feb, 2024

Great snorkeling trip. Booking thru La Vacanza Travel was super easy. We saw so many fish and sea turtles. The captain would stop and let us watch the whales. The food was good, as well.

TainaAcacia_B

06 Feb, 2024

Awesome experience! We had a great time, the crew was great as well. Price was a little too high, but it is the average price here.

Steve_C

03 Feb, 2024

A definite highlight of our Maui vacation! The staff were super helpful and knowledgeable. We saw lots of whale activity and the snorkeling was great as well. A very high quality experience!

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Snorkeling was top notch.

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Worst, unsafe tour ever!

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Very educational tour, our family loved it.

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Best tour ever!

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Boat was comfortable, crew was helpful and saw lots of beautiful sea life while stopping at 2 snorkel spots!

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Must See Molokini Snorkel Tour!

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The better experience!!!!

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