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Head out from South Kihei before dawn for a five-hour boat trip that mixes Molokini’s crystalline snorkel walls with Turtle Town’s calm, turtle‑filled shallows. Expect high visibility, expert crew briefings, and a practical focus on reef safety.
Head out from South Kihei before dawn for a five-hour boat trip that mixes Molokini’s crystalline snorkel walls with Turtle Town’s calm, turtle‑filled shallows. Expect high visibility, expert crew briefings, and a practical focus on reef safety.
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Operated by Maui Snorkel Charters · Kihei, Hawaii
The boat slips away from the South Kihei ramp before sunrise, the hull slicing a glassy Pacific that seems to rise to meet the sky. Onboard, the crew moves with practiced calm — rigging masks, handing out banana bread and Hawaiian coffee, and briefing the small group on currents, reef etiquette and where to find the honu (green sea turtles). In less than an hour the shoreline softens and Molokini appears: a crescent of volcanic rock jutted from the blue like an ancient eye opening.
moderate.
5 hours.
Requires moderate fitness: repeated surface swims, short entries from the boat, and standing on deck. Comfortable walking and basic swimming skills recommended.
Check-in is at 6:15 a.m. at the South Kihei boat ramp; look for the Maui Snorkel Charters truck and trailer with their banner in the parking area.
Yes — masks, snorkels and flotation devices are provided; you may bring your own mask if you prefer.
Children under 5 are not allowed; the trip is best suited to families with older children who can swim and follow safety briefings.
Turtle Town and Coral Forest are regular hangouts; sightings of Hawaiian green sea turtles and eagle rays are common but not guaranteed.
Take preventative medication or use acupressure bands before boarding; sit near the center of the boat and focus on the horizon if you feel unwell.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead; operators also cancel for bad weather or insufficient travelers and provide refunds per policy.
Molokini is a partially submerged volcanic crater formed by explosive eruptions tied to Maui’s Haleakala volcanic system; the area has long been used for fishing and navigation by native Hawaiians.
Operators enforce no-touch rules and encourage reef-safe sunscreen; anchoring rules and marine sanctuary protections reduce direct impact on coral communities.
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