Dolphins, snorkeling, sights, and great food!

Duration

5.5 Hours Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure.

About the Experience

Dolphins & Snorkeling

The nearshore waters of Lanai are home to sheer cliffs, craggy rocks, and coral reefs full of colorful marine life. A large pod of spinner dolphins lives offshore and spends a considerable amount of time in the channel. It is very common for our guests to witness these incredible marine mammals diving, leaping, and swimming powerfully alongside the boat! Because the island is not as developed as Maui, Oahu, or Kauai, and the human population is small, the corals and other reef life have more space and time to thrive. You will love exploring the snorkel sites here.

Whether you get the chance to see the wide-ranging coral reef of Manele Bay, or the unique reef life surrounding Shark Fin Rock, this Lanai snorkeling tour will leave you with lasting marine life memories.

The Quicksilver Experience You’ll board Quicksilver at the Ma'alaea Harbor in the morning, when the seas and breeze are usually calm. While sitting on either of our two decks in comfort on the west shore of Maui, if you squint and look across the Maui Nui Basin, you can almost see Manele Bay on the south shore of Lanai. Shark Fin Rock, on the other hand, is not at all visible until your double-decked vessel rounds the west coast of the island, and brings you past even more amazing landforms. Some, like Sweetheart Rock, come to us steeped in Hawaiian legend. Quicksilver’s engaging captain and crew – always full of aloha – will bring these ancient tales to life as they narrate your time at sea.

We’d be delighted to host you and your family on the Quicksilver, and guide your exploration of Lanai’s remote underwater world. Are you ready for this epic Lanai snorkeling tour? Awesome! Let’s go!

About the location

Enjoy the rare chance to travel and experience an entirely new island of Hawaii, Lanai.

Lanai is called the Pineapple Island, and it offers incredible snorkel destinations and marine life. While aboard Quicksilver, passengers often encounter spinner dolphins, who jump and twirl in the air! Lanai is home to a huge pod of over one hundred of these social marine mammals.

Lanai snorkeling sites are located beneath towering cliffs more than three hundred feet high! As you can imagine, the photo ops are just unbeatable. Few people in the world ever snorkel these remote areas like Manele Bay and Shark Fin Rock, each with visibility of up to one hundred feet.

What's Included

Continental Breakfast

• Mixed fruit, mixed muffins, and pastries
• Ice-cold soda, juice, and water
• Coffee and tea

Deli Sandwich Lunch

• Flatbread turkey sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches with BBQ sauce on a gluten free bun, or veggie burgers (the vegetarian option must be ordered at the time of booking)
• Chips
• Potato and three bean salad
• Mixed fruit and veggie platters
• Chocolate chip cookies
• Ice-cold soda, juice, and water
• Coffee and tea

Also Included

• Professional and experienced captain and crew
• Use of top-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices
• Whale watch (Seasonal December-April)
• Informative and historical narration
• Two restrooms
• Two freshwater showers
• Water slide
• Jumping platform
• Dolphin search

Also Available

• Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase for $3.00 each. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID
• Wetsuits are available to rent for $10.00 each
• Underwater photographer onboard can provide custom photo shoots and offers a variety of packages to choose from
• Underwater cameras are available to rent for $85.00 each
• Dramamine is available for purchase 2 tablets for $5.00
• T-shirts are available for purchase for $20.00 each

What's Excluded

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Parking fees

What to Bring

• Towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Valid photo ID - required for passengers 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages
• Cash if you plan to tip the crew

Things You Should Know

Snorkel Location

• The ride to the snorkel location is approximately 1.5 hours. If prone to sea sickness, please prepare accordingly
• Snorkel locations are determined daily by our captains based on weather, swell, and many years of experience in Maui waters
• Wildlife sightings, while likely, are not guaranteed

Special Dietary Needs

• For vegetarian, gluten-free meals, or any other special dietary need please call (808-661-9937) at time of booking

Alcohol

• With your safety as a top priority alcohol is served once the snorkel portion of the tour is complete

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Health

• Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Level of difficulty

• Most travelers can participate
• Basic swimming ability recommended