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Tour Overview

Each adventure carries no more than 38 guests on Ocean Explorer, a 54 ft. single deck catamaran with open seating and unimpeded views. Snorkel the iconic volcanic crater and its beautiful reef known for crystal clear waters, abundant coral, colorful fish, and resting seabirds. A flexible itinerary includes visiting a second snorkel location, determined by our expert crew based on conditions of the day (like Turtle Arches, Puʻu Olai or the rarely visited back-side of Molokini!) as well as cruising along Maui’s coastline. Continental breakfast is included and a delicious BBQ lunch is prepared onboard. Get an inside look into this exciting tour HERE

As an intermediate to advanced snorkel adventure, this trip is not recommended for non-swimmers, pregnant women, people with heart conditions, or anyone with neck, back, knee or mobility problems. Children under 7 are not permitted.

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Departs:  7:30 AM out of Ma’alaea Harbor
Check-in time:  45 minutes prior to departure.
Check-in Location: Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, Maʻalaea Harbor Shops, next to Maui Ocean Center.

Tour Includes

  • Certified Marine Naturalists onboard
  • Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers
  • Flotation devices, snorkel instruction, fish i.d. class
  • Two snorkel sites
  • Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
  • Free Marine Wildlife oversize postcards
  • Continental breakfast: Maui Vegetable Fritatta (eggs, potato, bell pepper, onion, spinach, mushroom, cheddar, parmesan), banana bread, fruit platter.
  • Lunch: chicken breasts, kiawe-smoked pork with guava BBQ sauce, hot dogs, vegan beyond burger, “local style” potato/mac salad, Asian edamame slaw with herb namasu dressing, dessert
  • Refreshments: unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water, plus two complimentary alcoholic beverages including Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine and tropical cocktails for adults 21+ with valid picture ID (additional adult beverages and refills available for purchase)

Our vessels are CASHLESS for purchases. Only credit, debit or digital payment methods with a QR code will be accepted for on board purchases. Cash will graciously be accepted for gratuities only. Mahalo.

Also Available

Affordable rentals of wetsuit shirts, underwater cameras, binoculars

Safety Tips

  • Guests need to use hand railings and step carefully when entering and exiting vessel on gangway.
  • No standing up on benches or chairs.
  • No sitting on hand railings, tables, counters or chair backs.
  • No smoking or vaping of any substance.
  • No children on shoulders.
  • Always keep a free hand for a railing or other fixed part of the boat, never carry more than can be taken in one hand.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Wear low or flat-soled shoes.
  • 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 guests. Learn more.

Membership Benefits

  • Regular updates on PWF Research, Education and Conservation
  • Special Access to Industry Experts
  • Quarterly Member Spotlight
  • Exclusive Access to our Membership Portal
  • Invitation to Member Only Events
  • One of a Kind Member Merchandise
  • Priority boarding on PacWhale Eco-Adventures vessels
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Adults

Age 13 & Over
$224.94
$179.95

Children

Child (7–12)
$174.94
$139.95