Pride of Maui   List Price Your Price Adults $96.00 $85.95   Children (3-12) $62.00 $56.95   Under 2 $0.00 $0.00   Snuba $0.00 (Pay Direct)   Advance Reservations Suggested. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to Maui's rising fuel costs Pride of Maui has added a $4.00 per person fuel surcharge to every ticket. Pride of Maui Snorkeling on Maui: The Pride of Maui Great Molokini Snorkeling trip! The Pride of Maui consistently has the best Molokini snorkeling reviews. The mooring pin for the Pride of Maui morning Molokini snorkeling trip is off to the left side of Molokini Crater. Positioned away from any other charter boat, there are no crowds, colorful reef coral with an abundance of marine life. After several hours of snorkeling at Molokini, the Pride of Maui cruises over to Turtle Town. Here you will be able to snorkel Maui with the Green Sea Turtles for a little over an hour. The Pride of Maui is the best Maui snorkeling activity for families. The Pride of Maui is a large 65' double deck power catamaran with a huge covered main cabin, 2 restrooms, water slide, glass bottom and a hot water shower. All the snorkel gear for snorkeling at Molokini is included. Optical masks are available at no charge. The Pride of Maui provides a snorkel 101 for any guest who is not familiar with snorkeling. Boogie board and noodles are available for all who wish to use one. Wet suits can be rented for $10.00 each if you feel you need one. There are 3 entry points into the water; with 2 being in the back of the boat and 1 in the front. The front access point descends down stairs to a small platform that sits even with the water. The back entry points are on each side of the boat with stairs leading to a small platform. You can simply push off to get into the water. Coming out of the water there is a ladder (much like a pool) that you use to climb up onto the boat. The Pride of Maui is the best snorkeling for kids. The water slide is major fun! Maui Snuba adventures are available for children 8 years old and up. Both kids and Adults will agree that a Maui Snuba activity is the best activity for children and families alike. Snuba is an extra charge which is paid directly to the boat. We can reserve the tanks, but you pay direct. The costs are $49.50 a person. The glass bottom is a great way to observe what is going on underwater without getting wet. Scuba diving at Molokini Crater is available to anyone who has a dive card. We can reserve the scuba dive, but you pay direct on the boat. A 2-tank dive runs about $66.00 per person. A 1-tank dive runs about $39.00 per person. Tips and information on Snuba diving in Maui are at the bottom of the page. Pride of Maui Tips: There are a couple of things you should know when choosing the Pride of Maui as a Maui snorkeling adventure. Seating is important. The top deck is where most of the seating is located. The seats you want to choose are anywhere along the side or back of the boat. These are the only seats with a back rest. This seating area wraps completely around the top deck like a horseshoe. These seats are much more comfortable than the center seating which we refer to as locker room bench style seating. Have a plan for seating by boarding early and selecting your seating as soon as you board the boat. We prefer the back corners on the back of the boat. This area is especially good for larger groups. A little known fact about Molokini Crater is the Coast Guard has implemented a rule that involves the amount of guests the boat can carry. Basically it works like this. Maui charter boats who offers Snuba or scuba, must reduce the overall guest count of the boat capacity by one guest for every Snuba or Scuba tank brought aboard the boat. Menu: The Pride of Maui snorkeling trip to Molokini Maui offers an awesome continental breakfast in the morning. A fantastic BBQ lunch with the following selections is available. Hot Dogs Grilled Chicken Breasts Pasta Salad Vegetable Platter       Hamburgers Garden Burgers Chips Juice, soda and water The Pride of Maui morning Maui snorkeling trip includes an open bar after you are done snorkeling. The bar consists of Beer, Wine and Mai Tais. Please note that a valid photo ID is required for alcohol consumption. Check in location: Morning Molokini Snorkel: Currently the Pride of Maui checks in at the public loading in Maalaea Harbor behind the US Coast Guard Station. There is a walk way leading to the loading from the US Coast Guard Station. The morning Molokini snorkeling tour checks in at 7:30am. The charter departs at 8:00am. The return is at 1:00pm. The Leilani: The Leilani is the sister of the Pride of Maui. If you are visiting Maui on a budget, you may want to give us a call to inquire about the rates for the Leilani. The Leilani is a 50' motor class yacht with a capacity of 44 guests. The Leilani has most of the same features as the Pride of Maui which include the continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, all the snorkel gear and a hot water shower. The Leilani also snorkels at Molokini and Turtle Town. The mooring pin is near the Pride of Maui on the left hand side of Molokini Crater. The Leilani does not offer Snuba and doesn't have a water slide or a glass bottom. The check in location is at slip 70 out near the end of the jetty in Maalaea Harbor. The check in is at 7:00am. The charter departs at 7:30am. The return is 12:30pm. Parking is free.

Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Odyssey: Molokini Turtle Arches List Price Your Price Adults $84.95 $77.95   Children 7-12 $44.95 $38.95   Children 0-6 $0.00 $0.00   Advance Reservations Required. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Pacific Whale Foundation includes a fuel-surcharge per person on every ticket. Adult fuel-surcharge $6.40. Paying Child fuel-surcharge $5.05. Pacific Whale Foundation has a 48 hour cancellation policy for refunds and rescheduling the activity. Cancellations or rescheduling the activity within 48 hours prior to the check in time are non-refundable. Ocean Odyssey Molokini Maui | Turtle Arches: A Maui eco-adventure doesn't get any better than the Ocean Odyssey Maui snorkeling tour. Pacific Whale Foundation's mission is to promote the environment by sharing the sensitivity of the ocean reefs in Maui. Through the combination of a Maui snorkel trip with an educational voyage, guests learn about the fragile marine environment in Maui. This is a very special Molokini excursion. The Ocean Odyssey moors away from the crowds on the right hand side of Molokini more towards the middle. The boat features 2 restrooms, a large shaded cabin, easy access in and out of the water and a fresh water shower. The marine life is ample and there is colorful beauty in the reefs. The water is very clear with a depth of about 25 feet. All the snorkel gear is provided and a snorkel 101 class in the main cabin will help the beginner understand how simple snorkeling really is at Molokini. Noodles and boogie boards are available to any guest who wishes to use one. Wet suits can be rented for $10.00 each. The second Maui snorkeling site is at Turtle Arches. Turtle Arches is located off shore in Olowalu in West Maui. Teeming with turtles and marine life, Turtle Arches is an outstanding second snorkel spot. The water is clear, calm and shallow. One of the interesting points of the Maui snorkeling adventure is the marine biologist aboard the boat gives a hands on reef tour. This has proved to be a hit with everyone. Another cool feature about this Maui snorkel tour is Pacific Whale Foundation gives you a marine life guide and a poster from the acclaimed marine artist Robert Lynn Nelson. Both are free. Menu: Breakfast: Assorted Island Fruit       Tropical Breads & Stuffed Bagel Juice, Water Coffee Lunch: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches       Taro Burgers Maui Hot Dogs Condiments Traditional Pasta Salad Pretzels Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Raisin Cookie Juice, soda, water are available all day. Beer, Wine and Mai Tais are available after snorkeling. Please note that a valid photo ID is required for alcohol consumption. Check in location: The check in for this is at the Pacific Whale Foundation Store in Maalaea. The store is located next to the Maui Ocean Center in the Village Shops. It is the first store on the right. Parking is free. Check in at the store at 6:15am. The charter departs at 7:00am. The return is at 12.30pm.

Four Winds Morning Snorkel   List Price Your Price Adults $98.00 $86.95   Children (3-12) $68.00 $62.95   Under 2 $0.00 free   Snuba $0.00 (Pay Direct)   Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel   List Price Your Price Adults $45.00 $40.95   Children (3-12) $33.00 $29.95   Children Under 3 $0.00 free   BBQ Lunch $7.50 $7.50   Snuba $0.00 (Pay Direct)   Maui Magic   List Price Your Price Adults $120.00 $109.95   Children 5-12 $90.00 $84.95   No Children Under 5   Snuba $0.00 (Pay Direct)   Advance Reservations Required. Important Information Due to Maui's rising fuel costs the Four Winds & Maui Magic have added a per person fuel surcharge to every ticket. Four Winds AM $4.00 Maui Magic $5.00 Four Winds PM $3.00 Four Winds Molokini Snorkeling: The Four Winds is the best activity for families that want to snorkel at Molokini only. Your entire morning is spent at Molokini. The mooring pin the Four Winds has is deep inside Molokini Crater on the left. The closest charter is at least 75 yards away. The area is much protected with calm current conditions in clear water. There is ample marine life and abundance of color in the reef. Your morning of Maui snorkeling at Molokini includes all the gear, a snorkel 101, floatation devices like noodles and boogie boards, The Four Winds features a water slide (a big hit with the kids), large main cabin, glass bottom and a upper deck. There are 2 restrooms and a fresh water shower to rinse off after you are done snorkeling. Snuba is available for an extra charge. This is paid direct to the Four Winds. See our Snuba Tips at the bottom of this page. The crew aboard the Four Winds is there for your every need, pampering you throughout the day. Voted the most family friendly Molokini snorkeling trip by Maui Revealed, the Four Winds consistently receives the best Molokini snorkeling reviews from families. Afternoon Coral Gardens Snorkel: The afternoon Maui snorkeling tour with the Four Winds II has the hallmark of a Maui family adventure you will remember for years to come. A 3 hour snorkeling tour to Coral Gardens is perfect for families who want a quality snorkel experience with a shorter time spent on a boat. Coral Gardens is protected along the Pali Coast with high cliffs that make for calm waters and a very soft breeze. The area is teeming with marine life and colorful coral formations. Of course all the gear, floatation devices and snorkel 101 are available. Maui Magic Molokini Snorkeling: The Maui magic is a delightful cruise to Molokini. Mooring deep left of center at Molokini Crater the Maui Magic is far from any other charter boat. The water is calm with an abundance of marine life. The coral is colorful, although more vibrant as you snorkel closer to the crater wall. The Maui Magic is a sleek catamaran that cuts through the water like a hot knife through butter. With a small upper deck and center seating in the front of the boat, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Maui and beyond. There are 2 restrooms, a water slide and fresh water shower aboard the boat. There isn't much shade on the Maui Magic, but just think of the tan you will get? First thing after departing Maalaea harbor, the Maui Magic cruises down towards the Kanio Coast on a sightseeing adventure searching for dolphins. The coastline is rugged and simply awesome. The journey back to Molokini takes you along the back wall entering Molokini from the North end. The rest of the morning is spent snorkeling in Molokini. Menu: The Four Winds morning and Maui Magic Molokini snorkeling tours provide a delicious continental breakfast and a BBQ lunch with the following selections. Hot Dogs       Hamburgers Grilled Chicken Breasts Garden Burgers Pulled Pork Sandwiches Vegetable Platter Soda, Beer, Wine & water Both charters feature an open bar of Beer and Wine only. Please note that a valid photo ID is required for alcohol consumption. The afternoon Coral Gardens snorkel on the Four Winds II offers the BBQ lunch for an added charge of $7.00. The BBQ lunch for the Four Winds afternoon snorkeling trip is provided with advance reservations only. Check in location: Four Winds II Morning Molokini Snorkel: The Four Winds II Molokini checks in at slip 80 in Maalaea Harbor at the end of the jetty. Parking is free. The check in is at 7:00am. The charter departs at 7:30am. The return is at 12:30pm. Afternoon Coral Gardens Snorkel: The check in is at 1:00pm. The charter departs at 1:30pm. The return is at 4:30pm. Check in Location: Maui Magic The Maui Magic snorkeling trip meets at slip 55 in Maalaea Harbor. This Maui snorkeling charter checks in of 7:00am. The Maui Magic departs at 7:30am. The return is 12.30pm.

Molokini Snorkeling Guide: When considering a Maui charter boat for a Molokini tour, the mooring pin for the boat will make a big difference in how much marine life you see while you snorkel Molokini Crater and how crowded the waters will be around your Maui charter boat. Molokini Maui is one of the more popular Maui snorkel tours. With that in mind, we have chosen the Maui charter boat companies that offer the best mooring locations for Molokini. This allows you to snorkel Maui tropical waters to experience all Molokini has to offer. A Molokini snorkel cruise is a must do Maui activity for anyone that wants the best Maui snorkeling adventure. Maui Fun Company reviews on Molokini are pretty simple. Every charter boat does their best to ensure you have a memorable Molokini Snorkeling experience. However, the way the US Coast Guard assigned mooring pin locations at Molokini favors some charters better than others. How Molokini works: You can liken Molokini to an apartment complex. When you move into an apartment, you get the key from the manager and he assigns you a parking stall. You have to park your car in the same stall every time you come home, or someone is not going to be happy with you. At Molokini, the manager is the US Coast Guard. Each charter boat company must drop a mooring pin in the exact location provided by the US Coast Guard. They must go to the same mooring pin every day. For some reason, the Coast Guard has assigned 95% of the charter boats to the right hand side of Molokini. Are you wondering if the boats are crowded? Basically the number of passengers a charter boat can carry is determined by the space aboard the vessel. Even with the larger boats when they are sold out, there is ample room for freedom of movement. However, that can't be said for some of the smaller vessels, especially the smaller catamarans. The smaller catamarans usually have a net or trampoline on the front of their boat that covers almost all of the deck area in front of the main cabin. This reduces the amount of usable space on the boat. You may think it's really cool, but trying having lunch sitting on the net. If one person moves, your lunch will bounce off the net. Because of this, most of the guests aboard the boat usually hang out in the main cabin producing crowded conditions. Kind of like a sardine can. At the same time their mooring pin is on the right, smack in the middle of 12 other charter boats. Even if the charter only carried 59 guests you really won't be snorkeling with just the people aboard your boat. There will be no less than 600 other people Snorkeling in Molokini with you. Wouldn't you prefer to snorkel with just the people on your boat rather than with the people on 12 other charter boats? The mooring pin location for the charter should be the primary selection for a Molokini Snorkeling Trip instead of the guest count the charter is certified to host. Snuba Diving on Maui: The Snuba option offered on some of the Maui Hawaii snorkel trips is a great way to see if you wish to further explore the world of diving. Anyone over the age of 8 will be offered this exciting alternative to snorkeling in Maui, with the charter company conducting a Snuba 101 class before the tour enters the water. Snuba is done by filling a small raft with oxygen and attaching a 20' hose to the raft. The person attached to the apparatus can now swim underwater like a fish without having to surface for air or bear the burden of a heavy compressed air tank while they take in the wonders of Molokini Crater and the underwater Molokini Maui experience. The oxygen generally lasts for 20 or 30 minutes, and is equally popular among both children and adults. Expect to pay roughly $50 extra per person for this option--it's somewhat pricey, but amazingly fun! Please note: Molokini is at the discretion of the Captain the morning of the activity. During inclement weather conditions (high winds or rough ocean currents) the Captain may opt for another location that is more suitable.