Maui Snorkeling Adventure: All-Inclusive Ocean Experience

Embark on a thrilling half-day snorkel excursion in Maui. Sail on our comfortable and stable vessel, equipped with top-of-the-line gear and amenities. Snorkeling demo provided for all levels of experience. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maalaea Harbor - Embark on your seafaring journey with a snorkeling expedition that offers a little bit of everything. After departing Ma’alaea Harbor, we’ll aim for Molokini crater, giving you the chance to snorkel in its pristine, crystal-clear waters. A second stop at Turtle Town, a known resting spot for resident Honu, will round out a perfect morning before returning home.

Molokini is a marine reserve with spectacular water clarity and a pristine coral reef. Rated one of the best snorkeling spots in the world, this reef has a variety of beautiful reef fish and animals. More than 400 varieties of fish are found in the Hawaiian waters and more than 25% of these are endemic, they are found only in Hawaii. Occasionally we see dolphins, Whales, Manta rays, and Hawaiian Monk seals.

Turtle Arches offers a pristine coral reef system nestled at the base of Pu’u Olai (Red Hill) near Makena State Park. The caverns and ledges in the coral and lava create the perfect habitat for sponges, corals, octopus, fish, eels, and shrimp. The highlight of this reef is the number of Green Sea Turtles that call this area home.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Use of towels and sunscreen
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Beer, wine, sparking wine & seltzers - valid ID required
  • Restrooms available on board
  • Use of wetsuit tops and flotation gear
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Since 1978, it has been our joy to navigate Maui’s aquatic landscapes, treating guests to thrilling snorkeling adventures, intimate sundown sailings, and a spectrum of aquatic experiences. As custodians of our rich culture, we consider it a privilege to provide a first-hand introduction of our island and its waters to our visitors.

Our sailing craft is revered as the widest and sturdiest on the island, promising a relaxing journey for all. We aspire for excellence in our provision of premier equipment, cuisine, beverages, and customer interaction.

We offer snorkeling demonstrations to all, irrespective of their skill level. The cost of your charter encompasses a complete array of snorkeling and flotation devices, like high-end silicon masks, snorkels and fins, boogie boards, flotation belts, water noodles, wetsuit tops, optical masks, and large, comfy beach towels. Once your delightful snorkeling escapade concludes, you can indulge in a soothing ‘rinse-off’ shower in one of our four warm fresh-water showers.

  • In order to access the vessel, you will need to walk down a pier and step across a gap onto the deck. Crew will be able to assist with the gap.
  • Restrooms are accessible via 2-4 steps down into the cabin and into the restrooms.
Location
Maalaea Harbor
Check in location is Slip #56 at Ma'alaea Harbor on the oceanside. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for the check-in process.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jenniferdo5194fb
Sep 30, 2024
Fun in the Sun and water - Such a great crew!! Wonderful diving and the Turtles !! The breakfast and lunch hot and very tasty. The crew provided everything that we could need. Crew was attentive on the boat and in the water we making sure we were all OK. Would definitely do it again
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Baileyb924
Sep 25, 2024
By Far Best Experience in Maui! - This excursion was absolutely amazing and a must-do! I’d highly recommend doing the shuttle service, they picked us up from our resort and took us directly to the dock (shoutout Pam!) Once on the vessel, the captain & crew members were so incredible! They explained everything thoroughly throughout the day. Breakfast was awesome. My husband & I grabbed a daybed on the way out to Molokini Crater for the first stop. Molokini was perfect, so much wildlife and the crew members would call out when they found something cool for everyone to come see. We had plenty of time there, then had lunch while we headed towards the second stop for Turtle Town. Lunch was fantastic, the bar was fully stocked and flowing, saw tons of sea turtles, it was fantastic. The crew would come around and get to know everyone (shoutout David and Chloe!) and it was great. Throughout the day, there’s an awesome photographer named Danny taking photos both on the yacht and underwater. Danny was so kind & the photos came out so great. All in all, the best experience we’ve had in Maui. Definitely book it!
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Charlottee385
Sep 8, 2024
Amazing day at sea - What a FANTASTIC day with the Alii Nui team out at Molokini and then exploring Wailea. We saw amazing fish with 150 feet of ocean clarity, a very active eel, and beautiful coral at Molokini for the first dive and over 10 sea turtles at Wailea. The service was exceptional, the drinks free flowing and the food tasty. Having done a few other types of snorkeling trips, I wondered if this was going to be worth the more elevated price tag, and I can say without a doubt, it definitely was. For any couples or families looking for an adventure at sea, I'd say this is a must do! Thank you to Gray and the amazing crew we had that day!
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Morgancr1069ts
Sep 7, 2024
Best crew and relaxation! - We were catered to and loved feeling so spoiled! The crew were amazing! Bre, Dustin, Pam, Dana and Zack were all so nice and welcoming. Captain Bre was very confident and skilled and we knew we were in good hands. The food was great, but truly the crew and relaxation of it all was just the best. We booked this excursion last minute for our last day in Maui. We were so glad we did because it was our favorite part of our trip by far!
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Kristag642
Aug 14, 2024
Perfect Snorkeling Tour! - This snorkeling tour was amazing and far surpassed any others we have done. The crew was friendly and accommodating, the food was delicious, and the snorkeling was gorgeous. All 4 of us would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for one of the best experiences you can have on Maui!
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653amyg
Jul 30, 2024
Best day of our vacation - This experience was the highlight of the trip. The boat was gorgeous, food was great, staff was so nice, really appreciated the safety/instruction demonstration as I was a first time snorkeler, the photos were great quality. Our family including teens all gave it thumbs up. Definitely worth the money.
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Carol_o
Jul 26, 2024
Looking for my pictures - I paid for a snorkel picture package. Tommy said I would receive an e-mail within a day or two. I haven’t seen it yet. Can I get an update on my picture package. Carol_e_ogle@homedepot .Com
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E1333hlemilyc
Jul 20, 2024
The highlight of our vacation - My daughter said it best: a 10 out of 10 experience! The best snorkeling excursion we’ve done, from the beautiful catamaran to the wonderful food to the exceptional crew. Every detail was thoughtful and perfect. The highlight of our vacation! If you are considering it, do it. You won’t regret it. Thank you to Captain Josh, Mate Mariah, and crew Corey, Ryan, Dustin, and Joanna - you made this experience!
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Kvsispriority
Jul 19, 2024
A must ! - Excellent trip. The crew was amazingly kind and helpful. They checked on us often to make sure we were doing well. It’s nice to see a well run adventure. Would do this again.
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3829birdc
Jul 18, 2024
Five Star Excursion! - Amazing excursion, with a fantastic crew that pampered us the entire time we were on board. Highly recommend a tour with Ali’i Nui Maui.
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