AFTERNOON MAUI SNORKEL

A Maui vacation is not complete without a Maui snorkeling Cruise. However, most of the Maui snorkeling cruises leave very early in the morning…

ATTENTION LATE RISERS:
Some of us just don't like to wake up early on our vacation. The afternoon Maui Snorkeling, aboard the “Pride of  Maui” was created for those who tend to rise later in the morning and look for something exciting to do in the afternoon. Go ahead sleep in - And then get ready for an amazing afternoon of Maui snorkeling. You don't even have to worry about grabbing a bite to eat before heading to the harbor! Your crew fires up the barbie and grills up thick juicy burgers, marinated breast of chicken, veggie burgers, hot dogs and all the fixins, served with a light pasta salad, vegetable crudite’ and home made cookies for dessert. Enjoy a hearty lunch with a view that rivals the finest ocean front restaurant aboard our 65 foot Maxi power catamaran the “Pride of Maui”. Get in an hour or two of Maui snorkeling, then relax with an ice cold beverage from the ship's bar. This is the perfect afternoon Maui snorkel designed just for you!

Your Captain will select a Maui snorkeling destination where the ocean conditions are the very best. Our favorite is Molokini, the unique sunken ancient volcanic crater (1 of only 3 in the entire world), where the underwater visibility is unsurpassed creating the ideal Maui snorkeling environment. The coral reef inside the protected interior at Molokini is alive with a diverse array of colorful coral, and teeming with a multitude of fish and exotic marine animals. Molokini truly is a Maui snorkeling paradise.

There is Turtle Town and Fantasy Reef (aka Olowalu), are exceptional Maui snorkeling destinations, where you can swim with the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Turtle Town is a series of underwater lava formations covered in a variety of interesting and colorful coral. Fantasy Reef is an amazing underwater coral garden featuring a variety of colorful tropical fish and marine animals. There are butterfly fish, damsel fish, cardinal fish, crustaceans, octopi, and the gentle and famous Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles – making your Maui snorkeling adventure absolutely unforgettable.

The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are a protected species, and it is unlawful to touch, chase, ride or harass them in any way. In addition to Molokini, Turtle Town, and Fantasy Reef, the Pride of Maui frequently visits a palatial garden of corals, aptly called Coral Gardens. The terrain is ideal Maui snorkeling and suitable for a variety of experience levels, due to the gently sloping terrain. On your Maui snorkel at Coral Gardens, you will experience Maui snorkeling on a luxuriant reef offering an impressive diversity of marine life.

While enjoying your afternoon Maui snorkeling, you may be joined by the friendly Hawaiian Spinning Dolphins – who enjoy showing off their prowess, surfing on the boat’s large wake. Then, there is the majestic North Pacific Humpback Whales which migrate to Maui each winter in large numbers! En-route to all of our Maui snorkeling destinations, we are fortunate to see many whales during the Maui whale watching season.

Maui snorkeling locations are determined by the weather and prevailing conditions. The Captain will select one of our Maui snorkel sites where the conditions are the very best! Whether snorkeling at Molokini, Turtle Town or one of our other beautiful coral reefs, you are sure to experience an amazing Maui snorkeling adventure, filled with memories you will not soon forget! Rest assured that your Captain will select the very best Maui snorkel location for the prevailing conditions and you will experience an unforgettable afternoon of Maui snorkeling adventure.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
At only $33 the afternoon Maui snorkeling adventure is an exceptional value. The lunch is just $8 more, which includes all of your beverages. We serve ice cold beer, wine, mai tais, soft drinks, juices and filtered water. This is a 3 hour cruise aboard Maui's finest power catamaran, visiting a “world class” Maui snorkel destination, with expert and attentive crew, providing all of your equipment needs for about the price of lunch and a couple of drinks at any one of many local eateries.

After basking in the fun of your Maui snorkeling adventure, you can relax and take it easy on board the spacious Pride of Maui. Enjoy the view any where on the sprawling upper deck, or downstairs in the large main cabin. With your comfort in mind, the Pride of Maui is an exquisite passenger vessel, with more than enough room for you to comfortably enjoy your afternoon Maui snorkeling fun.

You are in for very personalized service on the afternoon Maui snorkeling tour. This is because most travelers start their day early, joining us on the Morning Molokini snorkel. As such, the afternoon Maui snorkeling adventure always cruises with fewer passengers.

At about half the cost of our Morning Maui snorkel, the afternoon Maui snorkeling is a great value, which for families and groups traveling in numbers is especially helpful to the overall vacation budget! You will experience amazing Maui snorkeling aboard our impressive yacht. You'll savor a freshly prepared BBQ lunch and open bar for about the cost of a burger and a few drinks at any one of our local restaurants. You may never forget the afternoon snorkeling adventure aboard the Pride of Maui. You will definitely remember the unsurpassed service offered by your attentive and expert crew, on our afternoon Maui snorkeling adventure!