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2-Hour Molokini Guaranteed Snorkel Trip from Maui

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Maui, USA
High interest
Booked 10+ times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jennifer_T ·
May 2026
Very fun, uncomplicated and beautiful experience. Clear and friendly before boarding, good and comfortable motor boat ride (so note, a bit bumpy and wet due to type of transport), and clear instructions and advice on snorkeling. And….we saw a whale shark!!! Told that was like seeing a unicorn. And a ton of other beautiful sea life. Just what we wanted- a good snorkel experience and appreciation of nature.
· Becky_L ·
Jun 2026
Captain Sean & Lara were top notch. Although the waves were rocking, they ensured we had a great time. The fish wrre incredible. We even had an unexpected False Killer Whale Sighting. It was a top notch trip!

Overview

Maui's Molokini Crater is a submerged crater from an ancient volcano. Discover the abundant underwater world around the volcano during this snorkel tour from Maui. Depart from Kihei with a small group and enjoy plenty of time to snorkel inside the crater observing several aquatic species that call the crater home.
  • Learn about the local ecosystem from your guide
  • Sanitized snorkeling equipment is provided
  • Choose from two morning timeslots to suit your schedule
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • 2-Hour Molokini Snorkel Trip
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Towels and sunscreen
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Redline Rafting
    2800 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA

    Kihei Boat Ramp - 2800 S. Kihei Rd. Kihei, HI 96753 please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. If you are on the 9:30AM trip, please wait at the picnic tables above the dock and the captain will come get you when they are ready to board.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Molokini Crater

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • Not for pregnant travelers
  • Not for passengers with back or neck injuries
  • Not recommended for individuals that experience seasickness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Dianne_M
Awesome and knowledgeable crew!! Very friendly and funny too!! Comfortable ride and spectacular spot to snorkel!! Even stopped to let us see some whales on the way back!! Loved loved loved this excursion!!!

Reviews

4.9
based on 888 reviews
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​Fantastic 2-hour tour!

AAKASH_R, Jul 2026
The boat ride to and from the spot was incredibly quick, and the crew kept the energy fun and lively the whole way. Once we arrived, they gave us plenty of snorkeling time and were so patient with everyone. A perfect experience from start to finish!

We had a great trip to...

Amanda_S, Jul 2026
We had a great trip to Molokini Crater with Captain Matty and Jake. It was a quick boat ride to the crater, and the snorkling was fantastic, even saw a couple reef sharks

Excellent snorkel trip

Sheryl_W, Jul 2026
This was a great snorkel experience. Just 2 hours, 20 minute boatride out and back. With a little over an hour to snorkel. We were back for breakfast and able to enjoy the rest of our day doing other things. When vacations are just a few days, i hate taking up over a half day with one excursion. This is great if you want to squeeze in the snorkel experience without using up a lot of your time.

You won't regret it

Tiffany, Jul 2026
Loved the experience. The two staff were great, the water was beautiful and the wildlife we saw, including a seal, was incredibly magical.

Great guides and fun ride!

Elliott_M, Jun 2026
Very knowledgeable and friendly guides. Fast and fun ride to the crater. Absolutely beautiful snorkeling.

A great day on/in the water!

Becky_L, Jun 2026
Captain Sean & Lara were top notch. Although the waves were rocking, they ensured we had a great time. The fish wrre incredible. We even had an unexpected False Killer Whale Sighting. It was a top notch trip!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Wow, what a trip! A False Killer Whale sighting?! That is incredibly rare and something most people never get to witness in a lifetime on the water, you were so lucky! Moments like that are what make Maui so magical. Captain Sean and Lara are rockstars, keeping the good times rolling even when the ocean has other plans is a true skill, and they deliver every time. Hope to have you back with us again someday! Mahalo! ~Alea, Ambassador to Snorkeling and Smiles

Super great experience....

Melissa_C, Jun 2026
Super great experience. Guides were so informative and helpful and just the perfect amount of time to snorkel without feeling like it was too much. Would do again.

Once in a lifetime experience

Shannon_J, Jun 2026
Amazing!! Hosts were excellent and made the whole experience fun. They were accommodating for everyone - all abilities and ages. Would 1000% recommend

10 outa 10

Carly_C, Jun 2026
Quick two hour snorkel trip. Beautiful fish, cool fast boat. Experience and the guides were great!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

So glad you had a great time! The fish put on a show as always, and our crew loves what they do , happy to hear it came through! Hope to have you back out on the water soon! Alea, Smiles, Snorkels & Saltwater Specialist

Absolutely a terrific...

Amy_T, Jun 2026
Absolutely a terrific trip. I loved that it was a shorter experience which allowed me to go do this and have the rest of my day to explore. The two mates on the boat were fun and experienced behind the wheel. Thank you again for a great time. Amy

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you, Amy! We love hearing that the trip fit perfectly into your day. Our crew had a great time out there with you, hope the rest of your Maui adventures were just as good! Come back and see us anytime! ~Alea, Smiles, Snorkels & Saltwater Specialist

One word - Dramamine....

Micaela_M, May 2026
One word - Dramamine. Didn’t know we got sea sick until now, but the ride there itself wasn’t bad. We saw fish but only a few and they were the same kinds, no sea turtles. :( could’ve saved the money and just snorkeled at Black Rock beach! Where we actually saw turtles too!

Best way and outfitter to snorkel in Molokini in Maui

John_S, May 2026
Amazing crew and great snorkeling site for me and my teens, we all love d the boat ride. The crew were awesome and make sure we were safe and had fun. Boat ride was a bit bouncy, so if you aren’t in good health or have serious back issues you might want to find a bigger boat option, the swells around 11:00am we’re getting a bit rough and while very fun, it was wet and bumpy. That added to the experience, but may be a little much if that doesn’t sound like your idea of fun. I’d book again with this crew without hesitation. 10/10 experience all the way around.

This is the perfect shorter snorkeling excursion

Barbara_J, May 2026
Great captain and co-captain who know the waters and were patient with everyone on board. The boat was a quick ride and the groups was small as promised. This is the excursion for those wanting a short but successful snorkeling excursion.

We had such a fun time...

Etis_S, May 2026
We had such a fun time snorkeling with this company. The crew members were incredibly nice, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. The waters were beautiful, blue, and very peaceful. We also got lucky enough to see a whale shark, which we learned is something very uncommon in Maui. The crew did an amazing job helping everyone spot it and making sure we could enjoy the moment safely. Definitely an unforgettable experience and highly recommend this tour!

Fun trip

Jesse_S, May 2026
Very cool experience. The water was beautiful, deep, and clear. Definitely a worthwhile trip. Would recommend.

So Many Fish!

Rebecca_S, May 2026
Great trip for beginners. SO MANY FISH! Quick boat ride. The guide was very safety and environmental focused.

It was excellent! The...

Tisha_T, May 2026
It was excellent! The snorkeling is amazing. The staff was very accommodating & great communication.

Great Snorkel Trip

Romano_C, May 2026
Great experience on this trip! The meeting spot was only about a 10 minute drive from the hotels in the area and being on the 7am boat meant that we were the 2nd boat out there and had the Crater to ourselves! Chase and Jake were great guides. They quickly gave us a tour around the crater and then tied up on the best snorkel spot. Was supposed to only be to the crater and back, but we had some extra time so did a quick stop at turtle town too! Would definitely recommend for anyone who gets seasick as it’s a quick boat ride out and most of the time is spent snorkeling, then we’re able to get back to shore by 9am to enjoy the rest of the day!

Great time

gaines5, May 2026
This is perfect to fit into a short time schedule. Had a great experience and the crew was wonderful, informative and safety was the number one. Snorkel and fins included and if you need a floater they have that too. Next time hoping to do their 5 hour tour

Trip was just right…and saw a whale shark!

Jennifer_T, May 2026
Very fun, uncomplicated and beautiful experience. Clear and friendly before boarding, good and comfortable motor boat ride (so note, a bit bumpy and wet due to type of transport), and clear instructions and advice on snorkeling. And….we saw a whale shark!!! Told that was like seeing a unicorn. And a ton of other beautiful sea life. Just what we wanted- a good snorkel experience and appreciation of nature.

Such a fun time!!!...

Grace_B, Apr 2026
Such a fun time!!! Everyone onboard was professional and entertaining. The captain pivoted and brought us to a different part of the island to snorkel due to the currents. And it was incredible! We saw a ton and had a lot of time uninterrupted in the water!

Amazing trip and crew!!

Xavier_P, Apr 2026
The company and staff in the boats were the best!! Tim and Jaime were so amazing and treated everyone like ohana! Went the extra to make someone very nervous about the water very comfortable and stayed with them until they felt ready to go alone! One of the best experiences!!

It was so enjoyable to go...

Leahe_M, Apr 2026
It was so enjoyable to go out to the crater and see the marine life below the water, the 2 hour experience was the perfect length

What a blast!

Luke_R, Apr 2026
You want a fun experience? Well than you've clicked the right snorkeling company. Speed boat, good vibes and a fun level of professionalism. These guys clearly enjoy what they are doing and it shows. Would highly reccomend 10s across the board.

Perfect and worth it.

Christian_H, Apr 2026
Great tour, perfect amount of snorkel time and great information. Great for all five levels. Guides are very knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words and great feedback! Hopefully we can adventure with you at Molokini again in the future! Mahalo, ~Alea, Head of Good Vibes & Great Tides

Super great experience!...

Faith_H, Apr 2026
Super great experience! The boat was quick and even left a little earlier since everyone showed up on time. Lara and Tony were great hosts. The Crater is beautiful and loved that we got a full 2 hours of snorkeling to take our time. Would recommend this tour to everyone, the boat is very fast and a fun ride. I tend to get seasick but did not experience any extreme symptoms. Must see in Maui!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We’re so happy to hear you’d recommend our tour! We’ll be sure to let Lara and Tony know of your praises, and how awesome that you were able to enjoy the ride without any seasickness, what a win! It sounds like you caught Molokini at a beautiful moment and really got to take your time out there, which is exactly what we hope for. We hope to adventure with you again someday and see you back at Molokini! ~Alea, Liaison for Smiles and Snorkeling

Great morning! So many fish!

Julia_M, Apr 2026
Booked this just a couple days before our trip as we were snorkeling other places and really wanted to see Molokini. So glad we added this adventure! Snorkeling was some of the best - felt like you were inside an aquarium! Loads of fish!! Quick boat ride to the spot. Crew was great

Zodiac to Molokini

Rebecca_V, Apr 2026
The zodiac tour to Molokini was awesome! It's the fastest way to get there and so much fun. The snorkeling was fantastic, water is so clear. Our crew took great care of us, I dropped my phone in the water and a crew member dove in and retrieved it for me!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Oh how great we were able to retrieve your phone, what a save!! We’re so glad we could help avoid that loss! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the crew, they’ll love hearing it! We hope to adventure with you again another day! ~Alea, Liaison for Smiles and Snorkeling

Fantastic

Audrey_J, Apr 2026
Super efficient snorkeling. 2hrs out and back float and see all the amazing sea life! They were great with talking you through what to expect, what to do, what not to do. We saw a humpback whale and gave us facts about them, and facts about the surrounding islands near Molokini.

Our guides were friendly,...

Laura_B, Mar 2026
Our guides were friendly, informative and gave clear instructions. First time snorkeling and had a delightful time

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