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15 Best Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tours

The Molokini and Turtle Town trips: snorkel runs to a sunken crater with water clear to the bottom, then the turtle grounds that are exactly what they promise. Boats leave early because the wind arrives after lunch.

1.Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling Adventure Aboard the Malolo

Experience Maui's vibrant marine life on this 5.5-hour snorkeling tour to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, with expert guides, great food, and stunning views.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Had a blast! Guides were great and made me feel safe and had fun. Staff seemed like they were having fun too. This was an experience I’d highly recommend to anyone traveling.”

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2.Molokini Snorkeling Adventure Aboard Calypso From Ma’alaea Harbor

Discover Maui's top snorkeling spots with this 5.5-hour Molokini tour on Calypso. Includes breakfast, lunch, glass-bottom views, and encounters with turtles and fish.

★ 4.5

“I had an amazing time! The crew was friendly and helpful. The captain was watching out for everyone’s safety and smoothly changed plans with the change in the weather. We even spent some time whale watching. The food was excellent and the mai tai’s were…”

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3.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

Discover Maui's Turtle Town with a small-group snorkel tour, guided by passionate locals, with photos, videos, and personalized safety focused experience.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Joe. He was experienced and made Snorkeling very easy for us. He had the right gear for first time snorkelers and assured us. Throughout he looked out for all of us and did his best to give us the…”

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4.Molokini Crater and South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei

Discover Maui's marine wonders with a small-group snorkel tour to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Experience crystal-clear waters, expert guides, and unforgettable wildlife encounters for $210.

★ 5.0

“Nick and Nick were great deckhands/captain. Very knowledgeable of the area and hospitable. The snorkeling was great despite the swell and while we didn’t get to go to turtletown, the reef off of Molokini made up for it. We saw eagle rays, eels, and some…”

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5.Molokini Crater Zodiac Adventure: Snorkel and Turtle Cove Swim

Experience Maui’s vibrant marine life with a half-day snorkeling tour to Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove, featuring fast Zodiac rides, expert guides, and stunning underwater scenery.

★ 5.0

“Amazing boat and captains. Saw and swam with many turtles and fish. They come right up to your face. Just make sure you allow time for parking. The dock is very busy.”

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6.West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Kaanapali Beach

Experience Maui’s vibrant underwater world with this half-day snorkeling tour from Kaanapali Beach, featuring marine life, delicious food, and scenic views.

★ 5.0

“We swam with a turtle, sailed alongside spinner dolphins, watched mama and baby whales, it was just a fabulous day on the water. The boat and the crew could not have been nicer, we felt very well taken care of.”

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7.Maui Snorkeling Molokini Crater and Turtle Town

Discover Maui’s best snorkeling spots—Molokini Crater and Turtle Town—aboard the Pride of Maui, with expert guides, delicious food, and ample marine life.

★ 4.5

“We really want the crew to know how much we appreciated their professional, compassionate help when my brother Dave "got into trouble" at the second snorkel location with surface anxiety.....I don't know her name but the gal who helped him is to be highly recommended.....THANK…”

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8.Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

Experience Maui’s marine life up close with a small-group kayak and snorkel tour to Turtle Town, spotting turtles, rays, dolphins, and more for a memorable eco adventure.

★ 5.0

“John was amazing. He did an amazing job explaining how to use the equipment and gave us some good snorkeling advice. We saw a monk seal, eels, tons of turtles, a spotted eagle ray, and an octopus! We have previously gone on a boat/lunch/snorkel and…”

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9.Ultimate 4 Hour Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter

Discover Maui's vibrant marine life on the Ultimate 4 Hour Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter. Small-group, expert guides, and stunning reefs await.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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10.West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka’anapali

Experience Maui’s vibrant underwater world on this small-group snorkeling tour from Ka'anapali, featuring turtles, dolphins, and delicious local food.

★ 5.0

“Derek and his team were as legit as they get! Super great time, entertaining and very accommodating! We got to see multiple whales, turtles and even saw a shark (not a scary one). Highly recommend! 5 stars all the way!”

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11.South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal

Experience Maui’s top snorkeling spots, Molokini and Turtle Town, on a 5.5-hour catamaran cruise with meals, wildlife encounters, and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“The guides were actually amazing, Sebastian was working over time and absolutely killing it. He made our (delicious) sandwiches and kept us safe. The captain (Steve) and the other guide (Brandon?) were hilarious and really informative about the area and the animals we were seeing.…”

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12.Four Winds Molokini Snorkeling Tour from Maalaea Harbor

Experience Maui’s vibrant reef at Molokini with a 5-hour snorkeling tour. Enjoy clear waters, marine life, and delicious food on a well-equipped catamaran.

★ 4.5

“Such a great experience with this crew! They are super friendly and engaging. Since we’d never been snorkeling it was nice to have the gear and teachers, Snorkeling itself was a bit underwhelming as it was mostly one fish type but the whales too and…”

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13.2-Hour Molokini Snorkel Trip

Experience Maui's underwater beauty on a 2-hour Molokini Snorkel Trip. Small group, expert guides, and crystal-clear waters make it a must-do adventure.

★ 5.0

“Tim and Josh provided an excellent experience. Tim should do some stand-up comedy on the side because he was cracking jokes and bringing levity to an already wonderful adventure! The crater provides a deep-water experience and a variety of fish to float around with-we even…”

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15.Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei

Experience Maui’s top snorkeling spots—Molokini Crater and Turtle Town—with expert guides, stunning marine life, and all gear included in a 3-hour tour for $179.

★ 5.0

“This was such an amazing experience! Snorkeling at the crater was great. We saw so many types of fish we've never seen anywhere else. Snorkeling at Turtle Town was also incredible. There are so many turtles, you're guaranteed to see several, and they swim so…”

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More Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tours

5.0Molokini Crater Snorkeling Adventure5 hours (approx.)$196.88 4.3South Maui: Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini Crater3 hours$89 5.0Clear Bottom Kayak and Snorkel Tour at Turtle Town, Makena3 hours (approx.)$130.00 4.5Maui Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town Aboard Quicksilver4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$99.95 4.5Molokini or Coral Gardens PM Snorkel Aboard Malolo3 hours (approx.)$89.95 5.0Maui Luxury Snorkeling Molokini aboard Air Conditioned Yacht Elua5 hours (approx.)$263.00 4.5South Maui: Eco Friendly Molokini and Turtle Town Tour5 hours$199 4.6South Maui: Molokini Snorkeling Adventure5.5 hours$185 5.0Afternoon West Maui Snorkel from Kaanapali Beach3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$156.16 5.0Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers Guided Tour – Wailea Beach1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$149.00 4.5Maui Snorkel & Slide3 hours (approx.)$130.95 4.7Maui: Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour3 hours$120 4.5From Ma’alaea: AM Turtle Town Snorkel Aboard Quicksilver4.5 hours$99 5.02.5 Hour Xpress Snorkel from Kaanapali Beach2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$134.62 5.0Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui2 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0Maui-Lanai EcoRaft Tour: Snorkel or Dolphin Watch (Semi-Private)5 hours (approx.)$96.52 5.0Sea Scooter Snorkeling Guided Tour – Wailea Beach1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$149.00 4.5Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Watch from Maalaea5 hours (approx.)$183.25 4.8Maui: Molokini Snorkel and Performance Sail with Lunch5 hours$200 5.0Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons and Optional Snorkeling-Unlimited3 hours (approx.)$134.00 5.0Molokini Snorkel and Performance Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor5 hours (approx.)$200.00 4.8Maalaea: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch$200 4.8Lahaina: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch5 hours$206 5.0Kayak, Whale Watch, and Snorkel With Optional Photo and Video3 hours (approx.)$119.00