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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

“the food provided was fresh and good. the crew was very knowledgeable and helpful to get the right sizes of equipment for each person. the water was rough and the skies cloudy but we managed to get two good locations to explore. the captain did…”

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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

“Food was good, crew was fantastic, the boat was beautiful and we saw a lot of playoffs because it was whale season. The snorkeling equipment was good. However, there was nothing to see snorkeling. Coral is pretty much all dead and covered with free masks…”

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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

“So much fun! It was nice to enjoy the moment while they took care of the pictures. Fun seeing the turtles. Thank you Joe!”

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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

“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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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

“Glad that we chose Maui Reef Adventures for the snorkeling. Family enjoyed it and Molokini Crater the best place for snorkeling and driver stopped at additional places to see the Sea Turtles after first stop didn’t have any. Also, did stop for whale watching too.…”

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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

“Such a great tour! The crew was fun, knowledgeable, and attentive. They made sure we saw some whales and had a nice spot for snorkeling. Totally recommend! It was a great way to spend a half day in Maui.”

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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

“A great day. Crew is great. Kind, efficient, professional. It was s well-olied machine. Great snorkeling at both locations. Delicious lunch. And bonus that we saw a ton of whales!”

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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

“JohmJohn jJohn was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. We got great instructions and saw so many turtles. He took great pics of our adventure too.”

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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

“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…”

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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

“Absolutely LOVED this excursion. The crew took care of everything -from the moment we arrived on the beach, they put us at ease. Shasta was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to search out interesting wildlife, diving down to the reef…”

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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

“Great activity, we traveled to two locations and the guides helped us find the best spots and gave guidance. The onboard photographer was great at getting family shots and they had food available after stops.”

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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

“It is an excellent snorkeling excursion in Maui. The captain and trainers were awesome. They were supportive, caring and sharing knowledge for each water activity. The food they served was superstar and mouth watering! I would strongly recommend for the activity”

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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

“Super fun trip! Get ready for some splashes, a fun and exciting boat ride, an amazing snorkeling at the crater. Saw tons of whales on the ride to and from the snorkeling site. Guides were professional and knowledgeable. Would do this again 100%”

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14.Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkeling Trip from Ma’alaea Harbor

Discover Maui's underwater world on a 5-hour snorkeling trip from Ma'alaea Harbor, exploring Molokini, Turtle Arches, with food, gear, and wildlife viewing included.

★ 4.5

“Crew was great from the captain down. Did not see, any turtles, or much other then the reef and a few fish. Granted they can't control nature. My wife and I were on our honeymoon. Wanted to experience more beauty. Better luck next time.. food…”

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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