Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Quicksilver has been temporarily relocated to Ma’alaea Harbor, the humpback whale sanctuary. The Quicksilver does three whale watches a day seven days a week departing at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 3:30 PM. The Calypso and Malolo do Molokini snorkel tours in the mornings and dinner cruises at sunset. All three boats depart from Ma’alaea Harbor.

The Quicksilver temporarily operates out of Ma’alaea Harbor, Slip 76, 101 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793

Parking is available in the harbor and the Maui Ocean Center parking lot.  Harbor parking will be full for our morning departures, please park in the Maui Ocean Center parking lot and give yourself extra time to walk to slip 76.  Anyone with mobility issues can be dropped off at slip 76. Follow the instructions on the signs to pay via QR code or text message on your phone.  If you cannot complete payment please find one of the lot attendants to pay in person.  Failure to pay for parking will result in a fine or towed vehicle.

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At this time, we don’t have a good estimate on the reconstruction timeline for the Lahaina Harbor, the Quicksilvers’ permanent home. But we will rebuild!

Mandatory check-in is 30-minutes prior to your departure time. Please give yourself plenty of time to account for traffic sometimes caused by unexpected events like accidents, weather, and road construction.

Ice cold soda, juice, and water is complimentary, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed drinks) are available to purchase for $5.00 each

A valid photo ID if you plan to purchase alcoholic beverages, camera, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, light jacket or sweater, and cash if you plan to tip the crew.

2 hours

Seating is on a first come first served basis. There is plenty of comfortable table and chair seat on the upper deck and in the shaded cabin down below.

Absolutely! Maui needs your support now more than ever.  We simply ask that respectfully stay away from the 2.5 square miles of Lahaina Town that were destroyed by the wildfire. but there is still roughly 730 square miles of beautiful pristine Maui waiting for you to visit.

Please arrive at the check-in arear at least 30 minutes prior to departure. The boat sails on schedule. Please give yourself ample time to find parking and be at the check-in area 30 minutes prior to departure.

The Quicksilver is a state-of-the-art motorized catamaran.

Vegetarian & Gluten-Free meals can be made available only upon request when booking your reservation. Please be sure to add any dietary restrictions in the “Special Requirements” box at checkout.

Yes! Two alcohol beverages are included (5 dollars each for additional). We serve locally brewed beers, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, rum, whiskey, vodka, tequila, and can mix many popular cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Yes – there are two restrooms available onboard.

The policies on sanitization are:

• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use

The policies on staff health & safety are:

• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff

No, please bring a towel.

There are several parking lots within walking distance of the harbor. There is free parking available at 750-760 Luakini St (appx. 5 min walk) and paid parking available at 641 Luakini St (appx. 4 min walk).  Please give yourself ample time to find parking and be at the check-in area 30 minutes prior to departure.

Please arrive at the check-in arear at least 30 minutes prior to departure. The boat sails on schedule. Please give yourself ample time to find parking and be at the check-in area 30 minutes prior to departure.

The Quicksilver is a state-of-the-art motorized catamaran. There is an exciting water slide and a freshwater shower to rinse off the salt.

Absolutely! The main cabin area is fully shaded with plenty of seating to relax and enjoy the day!

Breakfast and lunch is provided on the morning snorkel tour.  The afternoon trip includes lunch.  All trips include ice-cold water, soda, juice, coffee, and tea.

Yes! Alcoholic beverages are $3.00 each. We serve locally brewed beers, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, rum, whiskey, vodka, tequila, and can mix many popular cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Yes – there are restrooms available onboard.

Yes! Snorkel gear is provided, and the crew will give instruction on how to properly fit and use your equipment. For those who need a little more instruction, a class is taught by the captain onboard. This is great for first-time snorkelers.

Yes – Several different types of flotation devices including foam noodles and boogie boards are available for free.

The policies on sanitization are:

• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use

The policies on staff health & safety are:

• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff