Ultimate 4 Hour Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter
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Maui, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Join a small-group snorkeling adventure from Maui to Lanai! Explore secret coves, reefs, and sea cliffs while spotting dolphins and marine life. Enjoy whale watching from December to April. Locally owned and operated since 1982, every tour supports marine research and whale rescue efforts. Snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included—experience the magic of Maui’s ocean with us!
- Snorkel secret reefs and sea cliffs near Lanai
- Dolphin sightings and marine life encounters
- Snorkeling gear and flotation devices provided
- Supports marine research and conservation efforts
What's Included
- SnacksMuffins, Fresh Fruit, Cookies, Chips, Sodas and Water
- Soda/PopPurified water, diet coke, coke, sprite and green tea
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Flotation Devices
- Complimentary Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Wetsuit tops for rent
- No guests under age of 4, pregnant or with back or neck injuries
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1229 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at MALA BOAT YARD. LOOK FOR BLACK AND YELLOW "ULTIMATE WHALE WATCH" SIGNS Please INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL IN YOUR BOOKING so we can CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR TOUR!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
What To Expect
Head out to some secret beaches that the large tour can’t access on this group snorkel tour in Lahaina. Your crew and captain take care of all the navigation and logistics, taking you to two of the best reefs for spotting turtles, octopus, dolphins, and much more.
Easily meet your boat and group at the departure point in Lahaina, and then get settled in on your boat. You don’t need to bring your own snorkel gear, since the boat provides it. Breakfast and snacks are also included, and you can BYOB if you like. If you want to rent a wetsuit top, they are available.
Another top feature of this tour is that your ticket fee also goes to help with the whale entanglement response team on Maui, and supports local and global marine research.
Easily meet your boat and group at the departure point in Lahaina, and then get settled in on your boat. You don’t need to bring your own snorkel gear, since the boat provides it. Breakfast and snacks are also included, and you can BYOB if you like. If you want to rent a wetsuit top, they are available.
Another top feature of this tour is that your ticket fee also goes to help with the whale entanglement response team on Maui, and supports local and global marine research.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Shannon_J
Jill and Lexi were wonderful! They were very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time making sure we were in the perfect spot for snorkeling. I would highly recommend them!
Reviews
4.9
based on 930 reviews
Jaime_R, May 2026
First time going snorkeling and I had a great time! Lexi was very caring and helped me feel safe and comfortable in waters where my feet would not touch. She kept checking on me making sure I was doing okay! Great woman!
Jill was great and kind, she spent some time of our trip watching a whale and its calf playing, which was amazing! Gave us a lot of information about the whales, and the island. Although we did not come across de the Dolphins I still had a great time and would do it again if I visit Maui in the future.
Definitely recommend to people who have never been snorkeling before and want to give it a try, also for people who have experience snorkeling, they know amazing spots where there is corals and tons of fish.
I also recommend it for solo travelers!
Shannon_J, Apr 2026
Jill and Lexi were wonderful! They were very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time making sure we were in the perfect spot for snorkeling. I would highly recommend them!
Brent_W, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience!!! Both Jill and Lexi were great. Awesome boat trip around to the backside of Lanai with dolphin pod along the way. Killer visibility on cool reef for the snorkeling and then saw a whale on the ride back.
Super fun, highly recommend.
Courtney_Y, Jan 2026
One of the best snorkel excursions we have been on. Jill and Casie were fabulous! They were both very friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife and the snorkel spots. Unlike some of the other snorkel tours I have been on in Hawaii, Jill and Casie were very safety conscious for all of their passengers, ensuring that they had everyone each time after each snorkel stop. We really appreciated their hospitality!
Jacqueline_D, Nov 2025
What an amazing day out in Maui! The crew was enthusiastic and fun. One of the highlights of our vacation. A smaller group and a fast boat meant we could go all the way out to snorkel the shores or Lana’i. We luckily spotted a few humpback whales, tons of dolphins (even a few bottlenose) and snorkelled with so many turtles. Bonus was seeing two reef sharks! You can tell the team is very passionate about marine life and it showed. If you’re looking to book a snorkeling excursion this is the best one you’ll find!
Kara_S, Nov 2025
Boat is a little crowded, but the crew was great. We had great snorkel spots and saw whales breach! Would recommend
stephen_B, Nov 2025
Such a great experience. Lexi and Terry were so friendly and fun! The snorkeling was good, but the whales were incredible, and the spinning dolphins were such a highlight of the day. We made great memories. My teenage daughter had a smile on her face the whole time!
Robert_V, Nov 2025
Great trip - we saw whales, dolphins, and snorkeled in an amazing place. Lexi and Jill were our amazing crew on this journey. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend this trip.
Breanna_J, Nov 2025
If you’re like me and you scour every review you can find before booking, take my word and just book it. We have two children (8 and 6) and the conversion to the Canadian dollar is not friendly right now. I was worried that we would be spending a lot of money for something that in the end wouldn’t be worth the cost. This was not the case. Chad and Casey were amazing and so patient with the kids. We saw whales, dolphins, turtles, a shark, and so many colourful fish. The kids have already declared it the “best day ever!”
Roger_L, Nov 2025
Awesome trip! The water was clear and vibrant with life over on Lanai. We also got to see some dolphins and a whale
zimm123, Nov 2025
Amazing experience! The two spots the crew took us to were really unique. We saw dolphins. A blow hole, tons of turtles and a few baby sharks!!! (Don’t worry they are harmless). The guides were amazing and the views were incredible! Highly recommend this tour.
Wendy_B, Nov 2025
Jill & KC were great guides! The coral and fish on our first stop was beautiful! Seeing dolphins has been on my bucket list and we saw quite a few. It was truly amazing!! Seeing the huge turtles swimming while we were snorkeling was something I’ll never forget. So cool!!
Plus they played great music on the boat as we went out to our snorkel spots!
Michael_C, Nov 2025
Jill and Casey were amazing guides! We went to Lanai first and snorkeled at twin palms. We were the only boat there. Saw the amazing coral reef with many beautiful fish! Also saw a school of spinner dolphins! Our second spot was back at Maui and there we saw many green see turtles and a reef shark! It was a great experience with a small group! Would definitely recommend!
Amanda_S, Nov 2025
Jill and Casey were amazing! It was a nice small group of people so you didn’t feel over crowded. Our 7 and 10 year old had a blast, they had floatation aides if you need them. Highly recommend!
Julie_D, Nov 2025
So fun and Casey and Jill are so knowledgeable!!!! The coral reef was gorgeous and SO MANY turtles!!!
Jin_K, Oct 2025
This was so amazing! Great to see dolphins swimming right next to our boat. Saw turtles and sharks while snorkeling!
Kurt_S, Oct 2025
The tour was wonderful. Great snorkeling, dolphins galore and the crew was exceptional. Would do it again, especially during whale season.
Hendrik_V, Oct 2025
Great trip! Very friendly & knowledgeable guides! We saw dolphins & swam with some turtles! Oh & saw a shark! We’d definitely do this again!
Amanda_S, Oct 2025
Captain Jill and Kacey did a great job taking care of our group! We appreciated the attention and the small boat size as it felt like a truly private experience. In addition to getting to see a world-famous reef with tons of fish, we also saw a huge pod of dolphins (with babies) twice! The other snorkel spot had 2 reef sharks and at least 7-8 green sea turtles. We will be returning for whale season!
Jessica_H, Oct 2025
We had a fantastic experience with Jill and Casey! They were very knowledgeable, fun and also made safety a priority. We saw a large pod of dolphins(over 100) while we were near Lanai. We snorkeled in two spots-the first was a bay of Lanai and the second was a man made reef by the old Mala Wharf. The second spot was really awesome-we saw several turtles, white tipped sharks and numerous colorful fish. We loved the smaller boat size too with only about 20 people. Would highly recommend this experience!
Brandi_H, Oct 2025
Jill and Casey were phenomenal. From Casey’s kind and welcoming demeanor at check in to Jill’s knowledgeable comments and tidbits along the way. They made a great team which reflected in our experience. We saw spinner dolphins, coral, so many beautiful fish, and got personal with a number of sharks and sea turtles. It was easy to follow along with their instructions in order to have a safe and unforgettable experience. Plus yummy snacks to top everything off. Highly, highly recommend this tour!!
Marci_V, Oct 2025
If we could have given them six stars we would. Our tour scored with turtles, dolphins, and fun snorkeling with schools of tropical fish swimming through the reefs. One stop allowed for Lexi to drive down and point out a couple small sharks hiding under pilings and that was an unexpected hi light.
Amy_H, Oct 2025
Some of the info the guide told us was incorrect, but entertaining. The family enjoyed seeing sharks that staff coaxed out of a nook.
Jeff_J, Oct 2025
Jill and Casey know really good spots and provide valuable information and insight to best enjoy your experience. Highly recommend - saw turtles, dolphins, sharks and tons of colorful fish!
Jodi_L, Oct 2025
Casey and Jill were awesome guides! The snorkeling was great and the boat ride was very enjoyable. They also served us great snacks!
autumn_C, Oct 2025
Lexi and Jill did a great job! Loved every moment of our adventure! We got to see tons of fish, turtles, Lexi even helped us see a shark! The pod of dolphins was definitely a highlight! Just book it, you won’t regret it!
Gerad_C, Oct 2025
Had a great time with captain Jill and Lexi!!! We saw sharks, swan with turtles and had a great experience! Took family from 19-7 years old all ages had a blast! Thank you !!
Jonathon_C, Sep 2025
Lexi and captain Chad did a great job on our snorkel tour. We had the reef to ourselves, saw a whole pod of spinner dolphins and had a really fun boat ride back home.
Rhonda_K, Sep 2025
Jill and Casey were awesome! They know their stuff. Loved the smaller boat and getting to snorkel with sharks was amazing!
Shannon_P, Sep 2025
Jill and Casey were amazing. Super friendly and knowledgeable. They took us to 2 different snorkeling spots and we got to see lots of fish and turtles and even some reef sharks. They provided snacks and drinks as well. We will definitely do this again hopefully during whale season
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