Space is limited so contact us to reserve your spot. Our vessel has a large hardwood bar in the main cabin, Wolf commercial BBQ grills, two restrooms, warm freshwater showers, submerged ladders for easy entry and exit from multiple locations, and a jumbo water slide for fun entries more than 10 feet off the water. We offered you additional options, which you refused. Drive Northbound on the Piilani Hwy (Hwy 31), or S. Kihei Rd and follow the signs that take you to Hwy 31. See interesting & mesmerizing underwater life. It does not require wearing tanks, or heavy gear. Comfortable Snorkel Gear Flotation Helpful Snorkel Instruction. My only issue was that WOW this is not for motion sickness averse people. The area is protected from the high trade winds giving way to easy and relaxing snorkeling. Just your basic bagels and muffins, etc. Departures: Daily 7:30 am 12:30 pm Harbor Address: Our owners have been in business for 40+ years, which shows in our daily operations. SNUBA is great for those who have previous snorkeling experience and are strong swimmers. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Savor a delicious and freshly prepared BBQ lunch featuring big juicy cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches, chicken breast and plump hotdogs with all the fixins. Its a great bridge between snorkeling and diving and is offered daily! Protected from waves and strong currents, Molokini has ideal snorkeling and snuba conditions. We loved every second of our excursion. Take Hwy 30 (Honoapiilani Hwy) & keep going straight until you reach the main intersection for the Maui Ocean Center. Molokini Crater (Marine Reserve) and Turtle Town. #111, Kihei HI 96753, Phone: About an hour boat ride for the other destinations too. This is my 2nd trip with the crew of Four Winds Snorkeling. No-showing and then only calling later in the day puts our business and our other guests in a bad position. Yes, of course, kids can snorkel at Molokini Crater! These decisions are made by the Captains to make sure that they are making the safest decisions possible. A Definite highlight of our trip to Maui! Sandwiches, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and quick bites are the norm, and dont forget the yummy cookies! This was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui and we would definitely do it again with the Maui snorkel company. We offer shuttle service from Wailea Resorts to and from our check-in location at Maluaka Beach. Molokini Crater truly is a snorkelers paradise with a unique ecosystem boasting over 250 different species of fish, many endemic to the Hawaiian islands. Direct: (808) 879-8177 We offer a 5-hour Snorkel Adventure that heads out to both Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. While both boats and tours are equally accomplished at showcasing the incredible beauty and snorkeling at Molokini aboard the Pride of Maui, youll enjoy more space and amenities, which include a jumbo slide! All of our crew is certified and proficient in life-saving skills and CPR. Awsome captain & crew! Lunch was an option after first stop. For the safety of all our guest and crew members, we have increased all health and safety measures. Pending wind conditions, the journey can be quicker. Dive down with a certified instructor without the hassle of a scuba tank and all the equipment. Our staff is truly the bestwe look forward to The company operated a modern, well maintained boat and employed a friendly and safety minded skipper and crew. Mid-Morning Tray Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experiences start time will not be accepted. Still a great experience. Ask the cook for a Maui Wowie. We always attempt to reach Molokini when weather and conditions permit, but safety is always our top priority. Professional Photos/ Video of Your Trip Package prices vary The open decks ensure ease of movement and great comfort. We encourage you to wash your hands often. At work. We aim to be best the best at the things we can control, and we are glad that despite your disappointments the crew was a highlight for you! Saw tons of sea turtles great snorkeling trip to Molokini. The crater is one of three sheltered volcanic calderas in the world and boasts some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii. It is possible to snorkel with turtles at Molokini on any morning or afternoon. Snorkeling at Molokini is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Occasionally, and pending wind and weather, guests may also have an opportunity to snorkel at Molo, another in-the-know Maui snorkel spot. Note: During this time of year, we are unable to utilize any of our sport fishing gear because of the whales. Copyright 2022 Hawaii Experts Kahului, HI. Food and drinks hit the spot! Light breakfast and lunch served. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Lots of cool fish to see and we stopped at a spot to see turtles as well. SAFETY FIRST: Your safety is important to us! There were sea turtles swimming around at the second location. Take advantage of all opportunities to snorkel at Molokini when visiting Maui. Reserve in advance! Learn more about snorkeling Molokini Crater. It had been a very windy week but somehow we lucked into the BEST weather for the trip. We really appreciate the consideration. Captain took us to a spot with turtles and we were the only people there. Pride of Mauis sprawling upper deck features unobstructed panoramic viewing with excellent opportunity for taking photos. Aboard Pride of Mauis #1 Rated Molokini Snorkel Tour, guests are provided snorkel instruction with an expert-level crew. Learn more about snorkeling Molokini Crater. We provide our guests with a continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, an open bar, all of your snorkel gear, and flotation devices. In addition, they have gave great tips for successful snorkeling. Snorkel Tours Maui Tours Molokini Snorkel Tour, I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms. * All tours are subject to weather at the captains discretion. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Snorkeling at Turtle Town is perfect for all ages, and because of the calm and pristine waters, guests are bound to see a wealth of colorful fishes and other fascinating marine life. On behalf of our crew and employees, we thank our repeat Ohana for your support and look forward to serving you soon. We also have a certified scuba diver in the water for those that choose to SNUBA. Mahalo for the kind review! Molokinis unique crescent-shaped, partially submerged crater has beautiful clear blue water and incredible marine life. Were thrilled that you chose us and hope to see you again very soon. Maalaea Harbor North Dock (Left of the US Coast Guard). Our crew goes above and beyond to ensure that your time with us is fun and safe. #111, Kihei HI 96753, Phone: Saw alot of great sea life at Molokini Bay. We highly recommend making your reservation in advance, due to the boat being at full capacity during summer months (high season). *Snorkel sites are selected at the discretion of the captain. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Molokini Crater is yours alone! Mahalo! But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Yes, there are 2 restrooms (heads) on board. Congratulations, Early Riser! The crew was fantastic. Please note: Turtles will be seen only at Turtle Town, however, sightings cannot be guaranteed as they are wildlife. We offer a selection of sodas (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger-Ale), POG Juice, filtered water, several varieties of beer, wine spritzers, hard seltzers, chardonnay, and a Mai Tai on the way home! Build memories and try something new our most popular add-on is SNUBA. Safety is always our number one priority and we want you to be safe and comfortable in the water at all times. An instructor taught those who wished, to SNUBA. As you splash into an ocean of fun at Turtle Town, you may be greeted by one of Mauis most gentle residents, the majestic Hawaiian green sea turtles. Very rude and unpleasant tour guides.Everything else about my vacation was perfect besides this. Click here to Learn more about snorkeling, Click here to Learn more about sailing & adventures, Click here to Learn more about all tours & trips, Click here to Learn more about more things to do on maui, Click here to Learn more about private charters, Click here to Learn more about beach loading 101, Click here to Learn more about hawaii wildlife fund, Click here to Learn more about maui & molokini fish guide, Click here to Learn more about other activities, Click here to Learn more about contact us, Congratulations, Early Riser! As for the snorkeling, the molokini crater was busy but seems that the tour boats all have a system figured out. All Rights Reserved. Mahalo for the feedback. Lots of beautiful fish. Whale Watching & Molokini Snorkeling, *Whale Watching Season is December March*, 5 Hour Cruise Tropical Breakfast Hot Grilled BBQ Lunch Beverages We hope to serve you again in the future. Taxes and fuel surcharge are added to the price. Toll Free:1-800-736-5740 Guests are provided with high-quality masks, fins, and snorkels, all sanitized between use. Mahalo to the Four Winds Crew for their hospitality and spirit of Aloha. Both Lanai and Molokini offer fantastic snorkeling opportunities. Please check your booking price before confirming a reservation. Highly recommend this trip! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Mahalo Chase, glad to hear you had a great experience! You will be fascinated by 250 diverse species in a tropical sanctuary that is comfortable for swimmers. With Pride of Maui, our guests can relax and maximize all enjoyable opportunities. Cut-off times are based on the experiences local time. This was a great snorkeling experience! We even have prescription snorkel masks with a range of magnifications to ensure you can revel at the colorful reef below you. They had some prescription masks for my husband who is nearsighted, which helped make sure he could see the fish. For the best Molokini snorkeling experience, book a morning tour so you can snorkel when the ocean is at its calmest. We snorkeled for quite some time saw so many fish, and a SEA TURTLE, I literally swam side by side him! Would definitely do this again! Price includes freshly prepared breakfast, BBQ lunch, open bar and snorkel gear. They were served on the boat by staff, great healthy options that were fresh. Lots of trigger fish and even some octopus (octopi?). The crew was amazing and attentive. We hope that you will give us another try when the weather cooperates so that you can visit Turtle Town. Our Morning Adventure Snorkel Tour serves up a tropical breakfast, hot grilled BBQ lunch, and drinks (including beer and wine after snorkeling). 1. Best part of the trip was how many whales we saw! Please note: Our delicious lunch is typically served from 10:15am-10:40am after our water activities. Food was good. Polite, friendly, and courteous! Crew wasmeh. It was just tacky and out of place. They shared their knowledge, which made the adventure a fantastic experience. I think I spent 3 of the 5 hours just wishing I was back on dry, solid land. During the day, we saw many tropical fish, colorful coral, an eel, an octopus and a half a dozen large turtles. Our youngest 10y old was a little nervous, the staff in the water and the staff at end of boat helped him get into the water. But there's nothing wrong with that. Local Kona coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice (Passion Orange Guava), an assortment of muffins, and a tropical fruit platter. Our Privacy Policy & Your Personal Information, Beverages: Water, Soda, Beer, Wine, Wine Spritzers, Hard Seltzers, and Juice, Sea Boards (large floatations with clear bottoms) & Boogie Boards, Non-Aerosol Sunscreen (spray aerosol makes boat decks slippery and dangerous), Cash for parking, wetsuit rentals, and gratuity. Its animated by many colorful fishes, sea stars, and other aquatic beauties. We did snorkeling at the coral garden which was just as stunning. We finish the tour with a leisurely cruise down the Makena Coast, bringing you back to Maluaka Beach by 9:45 am with your whole day still ahead of you. Drinks Molokini Crater is a partially submerged volcanic crater that features some of the most transparent water in the world for snorkeling. Savor a delicious and freshly prepared BBQ lunch. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. We snorkeled Coral gardens it was very calm and beautiful. They provided wet suits for a fee and all snorkeling gear. Slip #76. Destination: Molokini (occasionally Coral Gardens) The snorkel equipment was in good repair and relatively new. SNUBA $69 +tax SNUBA is easy, extremely safe and fun. Our staff is truly the bestwe look forward to seeing you again in the future! Tropical Breakfast Yes, Molokini is safe for kids. Wet Suit Rental $10. Enjoy extended time at Molokini Crater with plenty of time to snorkel, relax, and dine at your leisure. Honestly, the only complaint we had was one of the female staff wearing a very minimal thong. There were lots of activities for younger ones. I recommend these guys to everyone I know! We post lifeguards in the water and on deck for guest safety and assistance. This makes Molokini a highly sought-after location for avid scuba divers. Snorkeling was great. From the young to the young-at-heart, this trip has something for everyone and is guaranteed to be loaded with fun! Make sure to save some room for some fresh baked cookies! There was families with children there and I am by no means a prude but this was not the time or place to be wearing a suit bottom that makes you look naked when youre swimming. A temperature at or greater than 100.4 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius), Shortness of breath of difficulty breathing. Yes, Molokini Crater is very safe when visiting with an experienced captain and crew. For more information, please read our snorkeling safety tips regarding snorkel masks. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Didn't make it to Turtle Town for second snorkeling area but we swam for a while at the second choice (I don't remember the name) and then just had fun playing on the slide. Breakfast was served as you walked on. On the way back we got to see whales breaching and just zoned out while having the wind and sun in our faces. Four Windsunique Whale Watching Tour and Snorkeling gives you the best opportunity to see both Mauis whales and snorkel Molokini. Trip Duration: 5 Hours. Our sprawling observation deck offers unobstructed panoramic viewing and ample photo opportunities. Molokinis unique crescent-shaped, partially submerged crater has beautiful clear blue water and incredible marine life. SNUBA is an optional upgrade that we offer on our Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel Adventure. We choose a second snorkel location that allows a chance to see turtles up close and personal inthe water. SNUBA is great for those who have snorkeled before and are strong swimmers. For inexperienced snorkelers, the captain, Captain T, gave snorkel lessons. But that is not the tours' fault. Safety is our top concern at Kai Kanani and we apologize if there is any inconvenience due to weather-related cancellations. Fortunately, Mother Nature nearly always cooperates, and we do go to Molokini and Turtle Town. Boat was clean & had good equipment. I'm not sure how the weather compares to other days, but it was super windy and the waves were tossing us all around. 4. Join us on Mauis best snorkel trip and have fun in the water! This is adventure snorkeling at its best! The clear water allows visibility of more than 150 feet. Well worth it. Make sure to bring your ID to check in so you can enjoy our awesome open bar. They were also helpful when I started to feel a bit motion sick. The captain did everything possible to give us a great whale watching experience. Staff was great, snorkeling was great, the kids loved the slide. The best and only way to snorkel at Molokini is on a Maui boat tour. Check-in: 7:00 am Aerosol Sunscreen (not only is it messy it is not reef- friendly), Strollers (infant carriers are permitted). If you had made any attempt to arrive or notify in advance, we could have worked with you. We would use them again!! But we will book direct with them next time, not through Viator. Mahalo Kim, glad to hear you had a great experience! The Four Winds II Morning Molokini Snorkel Tour gives you Mauis best snorkeling value and experience. The water temperature stays around 70 degrees year round but if you find that to be too cold for you, we do have wetsuits available on board for you to rent for $10 (cash). An open bar, Maui Brewing beers and full-service deli lunch in three courses complete the perfect day! *Limited passenger count and not recommended for children under the age of 5. A definite highlight of our trip to Maui! Kai Kananis Sunrise Deluxe Snorkel is truly the most exclusive and beautiful snorkeling tour on Maui. and provided tons of useful information. Call Guest Services at Very exciting to see sea turtles. Pride of Maui | Maui Molokini Snorkeling Tours | 101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793. Wondering why we got a 4 star?? Best part is we were free to enjoy at our own pace. Currently running at limited capacity due to Covid-19 safety precautions. *All of our snorkel destinations are weather permitting. With SNUBA diving, youll enjoy the unique experience of weightlessness while swimming with beautiful marine life in their natural habitat. Warm and refreshing shower, which is Pride of Maui exclusive, because rinsing off the salt water with a warm shower is the only way to go. For some Reason it was not possible to Go there yesterday july 30 2022. so I will say the Services were not complete Provided. Pride of Maui is BIG, and yes, bigger is better! We will follow the established guidelines during each phase of the recovery process. This is a Molokini Snorkel Adventure that offers our guests the opportunity to also do SNUBA all on one trip. We track all telephone calls and emails on every tour to protect against instances like this review. Mahalo for the review! The menu is varied with several courses coming out throughout the day. Weare committed to preserving the oceanand its inhabitants. It was truly a breathtaking experience to see whales in their natural habitats. We always attempt to reach Molokini when weather and conditions permit. Winter Is Whale Watching Season! Due to our South Maui location, loading at Maluaka Beach in Makena, Kai Kanani is the first snorkel boat into Molokini in the morning, enjoying 45 minutes of pristine solitude in the clearest water in Hawaii, with up to 200 feet of visibility. Two Great Experiences, One Awesome Tour For experienced snorkelers, you did your own thing. All Courses are plated and served to our guests. The snorkeling. Yes, if the weather permits well be heading out to both Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Otherwise it was amazing! They made it a great experience!