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Maui Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter 4 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 24% in Maui

970 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Maui
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Lanai’s reefs and coves on a small-group Maui snorkeling trip, with chances to see dolphins and seasonal whales.

About this tour

Set out from Maui for a small-group snorkeling trip to Lanai, where sheltered coves, dramatic sea cliffs, and tropical reefs create a vivid backdrop for time on the water. Locally owned and operated since 1982, this 4-hour outing travels aboard a quick rafting vessel in search of dolphins and other marine life.

Snorkeling gear, flotation devices, and instruction are provided, along with reef-safe sunscreen. Between swims, enjoy muffins, fresh fruit, cookies, chips, and drinks. During whale migration season, from December through April, the trip also offers a chance to watch for whales. Each ticket supports active marine research and Maui’s whale entanglement response efforts.

Check in at Mala Boat Yard 30 minutes before departure and bring your sense of adventure. Join this Maui snorkeling trip to explore Lanai’s reefs and coastline from the water.

Highlights

  • Snorkel among Lanai’s tropical reefs and hidden coves
  • Look for dolphins and other marine life
  • Spot whales during migration season, December through April
  • Travel aboard a quick, nimble rafting vessel

What's included

Included

  • Purified water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and green tea
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Flotation devices and snorkel instruction
  • Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen
  • Muffins, fresh fruit, cookies, chips, soda, and water

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Wetsuit tops available to rent

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Important information

  • Check in 30 minutes before departure at Mala Boat Yard; look for the black and yellow Ultimate Whale Watch signs
  • Provide a phone number or email with your booking in case tour details change
  • Guests must be at least 4 years old
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
  • Whale watching is available during migration season, December through April
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 970 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 8.2. Top 24% in Maui means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Maui by this score.

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  • Viator

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