Molokini Crater + South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei, Maui
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Maui, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the unique array of marine life that populates Maui’s Molokini Crater with the help of a guide during this small-group snorkeling trip. Head by boat to this long-extinct volcanic crater just off Maui, a top-notch snorkeling site where visibility often surpasses 180 feet (55m). Among the many creatures you may spot during your adventure are rays, tropical fish, and a variety of other wildlife—it's an ideal experience for nature-lovers.
- Be one of the first boats in the morning to snorkel Molokini Crater
- Snorkel the back wall of Molokini, a place very few visitors ever get to see
- Try your luck spotting the Hawaiian green sea turtle
- Breakfast, lunch, and all snorkeling equipment are included for ease
What's Included
- NO Back or Neck Injuries, Pregnant, or under 8 years old
- BreakfastWorld famous Maui cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit all individually packaged
- LunchDelicious individually packaged wraps and chips
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2800 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
You can also put in Kihei Boat Ramp in Google Maps. Parking is free and you park at one of the two parking lots above the lot where the boats/trailers are. Look for the big red boat for check-in. Please make sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure - show up at 6:30AM, departure at 7.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
Spend your day in Maui enjoying an up-close encounter with the island’s diverse marine life during this snorkeling adventure to some of the island’s top sites. You’ll stop by Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, allowing you the chance to spot a wealth of tropical fish, rays and Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles.
Check in for your day’s snorkel adventure early in the morning at the Kihei Small Boat Ramp. Skim over the waters near Maui in a speedy, eco-friendly military-inspired raft, heading first to Molokini Crater. This crescent-shaped crater is all that remains of a volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Today it plays host to a wealth of marine life like rays and tropical fish.
Thanks to your early start time, you’ll likely be the first boat at the site, ensuring an uncrowded snorkeling experience. Enjoy a continental breakfast before jumping into the water. Visibility at this top-notch diving and snorkeling site often exceeds 180 feet (55m), ensuring you clear sight lines all the way to the bottom. If you want to relax, feel free to take a break on the boat’s comfortable pontoons for some sunbathing. Then head to the backside of Molokini Crater, a snorkel site few visitors ever see.
Leave Molokini behind as you head to your next snorkel spot at ‘Turtle Town,’ stopping on the way to see some recent lava flows at La Perouse Bay, a favorite habitat for Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Arrive at your final snorkel site, ‘Turtle Town,’ where you’ll have a chance to swim with the gentle Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles that inhabit the area. When you come back up, dig into a deli lunch before returning back to your departure point in Maui.
Check in for your day’s snorkel adventure early in the morning at the Kihei Small Boat Ramp. Skim over the waters near Maui in a speedy, eco-friendly military-inspired raft, heading first to Molokini Crater. This crescent-shaped crater is all that remains of a volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Today it plays host to a wealth of marine life like rays and tropical fish.
Thanks to your early start time, you’ll likely be the first boat at the site, ensuring an uncrowded snorkeling experience. Enjoy a continental breakfast before jumping into the water. Visibility at this top-notch diving and snorkeling site often exceeds 180 feet (55m), ensuring you clear sight lines all the way to the bottom. If you want to relax, feel free to take a break on the boat’s comfortable pontoons for some sunbathing. Then head to the backside of Molokini Crater, a snorkel site few visitors ever see.
Leave Molokini behind as you head to your next snorkel spot at ‘Turtle Town,’ stopping on the way to see some recent lava flows at La Perouse Bay, a favorite habitat for Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Arrive at your final snorkel site, ‘Turtle Town,’ where you’ll have a chance to swim with the gentle Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles that inhabit the area. When you come back up, dig into a deli lunch before returning back to your departure point in Maui.
1
Molokini Crater
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Keawakapu Beach (Pass By)
2
Redline Rafting
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Perouse Bay
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Guests must be able to climb a vertical ladder to re-board boat after snorkeling.
- Must show up 30 minutes prior to departure, 6:30AM for 7AM departure
- Guests must be between the ages of 8-65, please contact us directly for exceptions
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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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Christina_M
Chase and his crew were amazing. Made sure we knew the history of the places we visited, the ride along the way was fun, and all our equipment was operational. The music was great along the way as well. Lunch was good, sandwiches, homemade cookies, hawaiian chips, and sodas. Overall because of the places we visited, I would recommend this tour. We went to places you cant get to by just walking along the beach, a reef in the middle of the ocean was pretty amazing. We will be booking again!
Reviews
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based on 1,587 reviews
David_R, Feb 2026
Great experience would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Maui and looking for experiences.!!
Emily_K, Jan 2026
Our time with Red Line Rafting was awesome! We took the five hour tour and had multiple drop offs to snorkel. Along the tour we saw tons of sea turtles and whales. It was great!
Deana_M, Dec 2025
Awesome. The two men were very funny and informative. The Playlist was great. Would highly recommend
Esther_S, Dec 2025
Our family had a great experience with Kelly and Chase on the 5-hour snorkeling trip. We saw amazing wildlife in the water (tropical fish, eels, lobsters, and sea turtles) and finished off by hanging out with a playful pod of spinner dolphins. I was worried that the trip would be too long, but the time just flew by. Extra bonus for the entire Redline crew for helping us with some car trouble after the tour. Highly recommend!
Joseph_C, Nov 2025
I had an absolutely wonderful time on Redline Rafting’s Molokini snorkeling tour. From the moment I checked in, the crew made me feel welcome and excited for the adventure ahead. Their friendly service set the tone for the whole morning—warm smiles, easy conversations, and the kind of hospitality that instantly puts you at ease. The ride out was full of laughter, great music, and just the right amount of adventure to get everyone hyped for the day.
Once we arrived at Molokini, the team really shined. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the reef, the wildlife, and the island’s history, and they shared it all in a way that was fun and engaging rather than scripted. Their guidance made even first-time snorkelers feel confident, and the entire group had a blast exploring the crystal-clear water together. It was one of those rare tours where you could tell the crew genuinely loves what they do—and their energy made the experience unforgettable.
Mark_V, Oct 2025
The only snorkel boat to book. Went on the 5 hour tour and couldn’t be happier. The stops were amazing with the tropical fish and turtles. The crew were informative and funny.
Christina_M, Oct 2025
Chase and his crew were amazing. Made sure we knew the history of the places we visited, the ride along the way was fun, and all our equipment was operational. The music was great along the way as well. Lunch was good, sandwiches, homemade cookies, hawaiian chips, and sodas. Overall because of the places we visited, I would recommend this tour. We went to places you cant get to by just walking along the beach, a reef in the middle of the ocean was pretty amazing. We will be booking again!
Susan_B, Oct 2025
Tony and Josh were great guides! We snorkeled in 4 spots and saw a variety of sea life including the turtles. The guides were super helpful and friendly as well as fun and entertaining. Highly recommend!
Sara_F, Oct 2025
Tony and Serena made this trip great! We got to snorkel at both the front and back of the crater, turtle town, and an extra stop. We ate, we laughed (Tony is pretty funny), and we swam with tons of different sea creatures. We are booking this exact adventure with our kids when we come back. The small boats are the way to go, as we got there fast, we werent crowded by other people and we got to do the back of the crater (big boats cant). Highly recommend this adventure!!
Ben_D, Sep 2025
Super nice, informative captain and staff. Made sure everyone was safe and put us in locations to see many different types of sea life. Everyone on the boat was able to swim with the turtles as well. Great day on the water.
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