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Join Us for an Epic Molokini Crater Snorkeling Adventure
A Molokini snorkeling adventure aboard Calypso is the most fun on Maui! This stable, high-speed, triple-decker catamaran will get you to two snorkel sites fast: Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, and with all the equipment you need and plenty of food on board, what more could you ask for?
You’ll be welcomed aboard by our friendly crew and enjoy a delicious, hearty breakfast. After everyone is settled in, it’s off to the most popular underwater destination in Maui for some afternoon Molokini snorkeling! While you’re enjoying the feel of the ocean wind in your hair, from December through April, watch the horizon for the incredible humpback whales!
Even if you’ve never snorkeled before, or are not a strong swimmer, you can still snorkel! The crew will patiently instruct you on how to use the snorkel gear. If you don’t want to snorkel or swim, the Calypso has a glass bottom in one section, so you can watch your friends and the fish. If you decide to join them later, reaching the water is simple. Wide staircases are lowered through the water’s surface. If you’d rather go express, the boat also has two water slides and a second deck jumping-off point.
After your Molokini afternoon snorkeling, Calypso will whisk you to Turtle Town – a second snorkeling spot. Off the south side of Maui, Turtle Town is home to several large sea turtles as well as dynamic reef fish. A deli OR roasted pulled pork sandwich lunch with vegetarian options will be served at this time, and water, sodas, and juice are available all day long. And just when you think the trip couldn’t possibly get better, they come around with chocolate chip cookies.
Ready for the ultimate Maui snorkeling adventure? Book this epic tour online now!
About Molokini Crater
Molokini Crater is located between the islands of Maui and Kaho’olawe. This beautiful site is not only home to several fish species, but many species of birds, as well! The crater is a designated Marine Life Conservation District and bird preserve, so no fishing or climbing on the crater is allowed, but wearing flippers and a mask to watch the fish is perfectly wonderful.
The inner curve of the crater shelters a huge reef where the visibility is often more than 100 feet – perfect for snorkeling! Fish of all kinds will swim by, busily conducting their beautiful business. While you’re exploring, you may see parrotfish, black triggerfish, and longnose butterflyfish. An underwater photographer will be swimming in the mix too, capturing you and your friends/family discovering one of the coolest places on the planet!
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45-minutes prior to departure
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5.5 Hours
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Ma’alaea Harbor, Slip 76, 101 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793
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- There is paid parking available at Maui Harbor Shops / Maui Ocean Center located at: 300 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793 and at the Ma’alaea Harbor around the boat slips
- Give yourself extra time to account for traffic, weather, road construction, parking , and the walk from the parking lot to the boat slip (10-15 minutes) in order to arrive at check-in 45-minutes prior to departure
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Breakfast
- Mixed Fruit, muffins, and pastries
- Juice (passion, orange, guava), soft drinks, hot coffee, tea, and water
Lunch
- Turkey and ham Hawaiian sweet roll sliders
- Vegetarian option: Hawaiian sweet roll slider with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, and avocado mayo (the vegetarian option must be ordered at the time of booking)
- Mediterranean pasta salad
- Veggie platter with homemade ranch dressing
- Chocolate chip cookie and triple chocolate brownie bites
Also Included
- Use of top-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices
- Whale watching (When in season, December – April)
- Informative and historical narration
- Professional captain and crew
- Two restrooms
- 2 Freshwater showers
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- Adult beverages available for purchase $3.00 each
- Wetsuits available for rent $10.00 each
- Underwater digital camera rentals $85.00 each
- Dramamine 2 tablets $5.00
- T-shirts available for purchase $20.00 each
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- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Parking fees
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- Hat
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Reef safe sunscreen
- Light jacket or sweater
- Valid ID required for passengers 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages
- Cash if you plan to tip the crew
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Snorkel Locations and Wildlife
- Snorkel locations are not guaranteed they are determined daily by our captains based on weather conditions, swell height and direction, and many years of experience in Maui waters
- The ride to the snorkel location is approximately 60 minutes. If prone to seasickness, please prepare accordingly
- Wildlife sightings, while likely, are not guaranteed
Dietary Needs
- If you have a dietary restriction (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) this must be noted and specific dietary restricted lunch requested at time of booking
Alcohol
- With safety in mind alcoholic beverages are served only after the snorkel portion of the tour is completed.
- Minimum drinking age is 21
- Must have valid photo ID
Operations
- Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
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- Most travelers can participate
- Basic swimming skills recommended