Charter your own private boat & Cruise along the majestic Maui’s coast with in the care of our expert crew.
Private charter routes
Aloha! You will be able to customize your cruise route to one of below routes Cruise along the majestic coast, dolphin watching to some of Maui’s most beautiful snorkel destinations.
Molokini Crater is Maui’s & Hawaiiʻs most popular snorkeling destination!
Molokini Crater is regarded as a premier snorkeling destination. Molokini’s unique crescent-shaped, partially submerged crater has beautiful clear blue water and incredible marine life. The volcanic crater formed from an eruption that occurred about 230,000 years ago.
The crater is one of three sheltered volcanic calderas in the world and boasts some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii. Protected from waves and strong currents, Molokini has ideal snorkeling and snuba conditions ,array of fish and other unique species of marine-life that all seek shelter inside this beautiful crater.
Due to the protective shelter the crater provides, snorkeling at Molokini is extremely safe. Our trusty crew is always available, both inside and outside the water, to assist and make sure you get the most out of your snorkel experience.
What You Can Expect to See While Snorkeling at Molokini Crater
Molokini is home to approximately 230 species of fish (some of which are found nowhere else) and a variety of marine life. On most days, the water is crystal clear with more than 150 feet visibility. Marine life you may encounter while snorkeling in the crater are: a large array of tropical fish, coral reefs, eels, monk seals, octopuses (tako), an occasional manta ray, and unique lava formations. Additionally, you can see Humpback whales during whale season (December through March).
Coral Gardens was formed Over 500,000 years ago, lava from the Mauna Kahalawai crater flowed down into the ocean creating lava fingers. Coral Gardens is accessible only by boat.
The tall rock cliffs, of Maui’s Pali Coastline, provide excellent shelter making the water calm and clear.
Hence the name, this location teems with a variety of corals and large coral heads.
Green Sea Turtles are often spotted feeding here, along with an occasional Monk Seal.
The protective shelter, all the coral provides at this location, makes this spot home to thousands of fish.
What You Can Expect to See While Snorkeling at Coral Gardens
Prepare to see a breathtaking variety of tropical fish, including: triggerfish, angelfish, parrotfish, and butterflyfish. Some of the marine animals you may encounter during your snorkel trip are: Hawaiian monk seals, Hawaiian green sea turtles, crabs, octopus, and even eels.
Lanai offers the best snorkeling compared to Molokini, any day of the week or year. The main reason is Lanai is less crowded.
Only a few tour operators or people are making the 9-mile trip across the Au’au Channel from Lahaina in West Maui. Lanai is big also. With 3 popular snorkeling spots only accessible by boat, there is plenty of marine life and reef to go around.
The island of Lanai was once home to the largest pineapple plantation in the world, by Dole. Today, it is home to 3,102 permanent residents and two Four Seasons Hotels. There isn’t even a traffic light on the island.
The lack of people and pollution have kept Lanai’s reefs pristine.