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Maui Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 26% in Maui

1,010 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Maui
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Snorkel Molokini Crater and Turtle Town on an early Maui cruise, with fitted gear, refreshments, snacks, and a light sandwich included.

About this tour

Set out early from Kihei for a three-hour Maui snorkeling trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. The morning departure offers a chance to explore before the day gets busy, with a captain and crew to help you get fitted with snorkel gear and ready for the water.

At Molokini, snorkel among reef fish and coral, then continue to Turtle Town to look for green sea turtles at their cleaning stations. Wildlife sightings and water conditions can vary. Back aboard, enjoy tropical juices, bottled water, snacks, and a light sandwich, with a vegetarian option available. The boat offers comfortable seating and a shaded area, and the crew shares a marine-life briefing and encourages respectful, look-don’t-touch wildlife viewing.

Check in at 6:30 a.m. at Kihei Boat Ramp for the 7:00 a.m. departure. The tour lasts about three hours, leaving time to enjoy more of the island afterward. Choose this Maui Molokini Crater and Turtle Town snorkeling cruise for a convenient morning on the water, and book your spot aboard Maui’s early-start snorkeling trip.

Highlights

  • Snorkel Molokini Crater and Turtle Town on one morning cruise
  • Explore calm early waters with a crew that fits your snorkel gear
  • Look for green sea turtles at their cleaning stations
  • Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and a light sandwich aboard

What's included

Included

  • Experienced captain and crew
  • Ice-cold tropical juices and bottled water
  • Snacks and light sandwich, with a vegetarian option
  • Professionally fitted snorkel gear, masks, fins, flotation devices, and wetsuit tops

Not included

  • Crew gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Sunscreen and towels

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Important information

  • Check in at 6:30 a.m. at Kihei Boat Ramp; departure is at 7:00 a.m.
  • Look for the gray and red raft boat Makena Mele II in the boat and trailer parking area
  • Guests must walk down the dock without assistance and climb a vertical boat ladder
  • Not suitable for children under 5
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  • Maximum weight: 300 pounds
  • Moderate-to-advanced physical activity is required; moderate fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers who are pregnant, have spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, back or neck problems, or recent surgical procedures
  • Not suitable for elderly or fragile travelers

Frequently asked questions

Where is check-in?

Check in at 6:30 a.m. at Kihei Boat Ramp. Look for the gray and red raft boat Makena Mele II in the boat and trailer parking area.

What time does the boat depart?

Departure is at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Arrive for check-in at 6:30 a.m.

How long is the snorkeling tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours.

Is snorkel equipment provided?

Yes. Professionally fitted snorkel gear, masks, fins, flotation devices, and wetsuit tops are provided.

Are there age or physical requirements?

Children under 5 cannot participate. Guests must walk down the dock without assistance, climb a vertical boat ladder, and be able to manage moderate-to-advanced physical activity.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.87 on Viator and 4.78 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Maui
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 26% in Maui means it ranks in the top 26% of tours in Maui by this score.

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