Kihei Molokini Crater Snorkeling Adventure

This was a great tour to the Molokini Crater. We had amazing captains. They kept us safe and taught us all about the marine life and the crater. They gave us plenty of time to snorkel and have fun. On the way back, they even took us to the backside of the crater which was really cool. Highly recommend this for friends or couples looking to snorkel the crater.

Expect there to be crowds…extreme crowds. Even though this boat carries only ~15 passengers, you will end up snorkeling with so many boatloads of people that you’ll see more flippers than fish. The guys who operate the boat were very pleasant and the borrowed gear was well maintained and fitted to each person. Keep in mind not a snack or drop of water are provided during your trip, so byo. Very different than the hospitality we have experienced when snorkeling in other waters with various outfits where the aquatic life was abundant and we didn’t feel like we were mostly there to help pay someone’s rent. Maybe this is a necessary outcome of Maui’s mass consumerism, but I miss the Aloha of yesterday.

This was by far one of the best snorkel experiences I have had, if not the best. Meeting at the boat launch was easy to find, but once there we weren’t sure we were in the right place. The boat was not what I expected, but was probably one of the more exciting aspects of the trip. A small speedboat of sorts that did not look like it could support 12 people and the gear for us all. But that got us to Molokini faster than expected, which left plenty of time to snorkel and explore. Captain, and crew, were knowledgeable and entertaining, making the trip experience a delight. We got a few whale watching moments in as well. I can honestly say this is more than worth what you paid.

Loved this excursion! The snorkeling was great and just as important Chad and Nick made the trip fun and safe. We even got in some whale watching to and from Molikini. So glad I did this and highly recommend. Great way to start my day.