Snorkeling On Maui

Snorkeling is possible on all corners of the Island of Maui. For visitors, the best snorkeling is found in the protected coves of South Maui and West Maui. For the ultimate Maui snorkeling experience, visitors can book a #1 Rated Maui Snorkel Tour with Pride of Maui. We have tours to in-the-know and top Maui snorkel spots like Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, Olowalu, and Coral Gardens.

The best time to snorkel in Maui is in the morning and early afternoon hours, when the ocean and the wind are at their calmest. This allows for a comfortable ride and provides the best water clarity. Visiting Maui’s underwater world is ideal when the ocean’s surface is flat and glassy.

Yes, of course, it’s worth it! When visiting the Hawaiian Islands, the top ocean activities in Maui are snorkel tours and whale watching. If you’re visiting during whale watching season (mid-December to April), guests have the most incredible opportunity to adventure on our Maui Whale Watching Snorkel Cruise. We know how to help you create Maui memories that will last for a lifetime!

For visitors, the best snorkeling is found in the protected coves of South Maui and West Maui. We highly recommend that you book a Maui snorkeling tour. After snorkel training and a taste of Maui’s underwater world, venture to renowned Maui snorkeling beaches like Wailea Bay (South Maui) or Napili Bay (West Maui).

Generally and weather-dependent, the best months to snorkel on Maui are Spring-Fall. Maui experiences its Winter season with more winds and more storms during the winter. Snorkeling during the winter months can be hit or miss.

Yes, of course. If you’re snorkeling at a Maui beach, ensure proper snorkel training, and heed all warning and caution signs on the beach. Never turn your back on the ocean, and snorkel at a Maui beach with lifeguards.

No, you cannot snorkel anywhere on Maui. Maui’s Pacific Ocean is alive and unpredictable. It’s best to snorkel at a beach known for snorkeling and with a sandy bottom. Look for a protected beach cove, and perhaps choose one with a barrier reef. Ocean safety should always be your priority, and always snorkel and play in the ocean with a buddy. If in doubt, don’t go out!

First of all, rest assured, we are the #1 Top Rated Maui Snorkel Tour operator for many reasons. Our top priority is always safety. All of our tours provide an expert and certified crew. We have strict safety measures and we provide modern equipment, ocean activity instruction, and marine life education. We are the ideal choice for family snorkel tours in Maui.

Toddler age and up is appropriate for using snorkels. Of course, the first step is comfort in the ocean with parental guidance. We also provide a variety of flotation devices. For kids older than eight years old, ask about SNUBA. It’s a combo of snorkeling and scuba diving and one of the most popular activities for kids in Maui.

For safety reasons, both kids and adults should always use fins when snorkeling. Since children have less muscle power in their legs, choose lightweight and flexible fins for kids. Our tours are outfitted with the most modern and state-of-the-art equipment. Ask our expert crew for their recommendation for practices when wearing snorkel fins in the ocean.

Yes, snorkels are safe for children. Following ocean safety protocols, establishing comfort levels, and proper instruction for the use of snorkeling apparatus’ is a part of the ocean education provided on our Maui snorkel tours. We offer a free introduction to snorkeling class on all of our snorkel tours.

The cost to snorkel at Molokini varies, pending your chosen boat tour operator. Like anything else, you must consider quality and quantity. A quality tour with a limited number of guests will cost more than a discounted tour on an older vessel packed with guests. Review our snorkel tour options and click Book Now to see our current rates. If you are adventuring with a party of 8 or more, please ask us about our discounted rates.

There are only a handful of places in the world where visitors can snorkel with Manta Rays. In Hawaii, guests can book Manta Ray snorkel tours in Kona on the Big Island.

The best time to snorkel in Maui is roughly between 10 am-2 pm. The sun is at its highest peak during these hours, and the ocean is at its calmest. Mid-morning to early afternoon is also when Maui’s ocean waters have the most clarity allowing for the best viewing of rare and colorful ocean species.

Hawaiian green sea turtles live throughout Maui’s coastline waters; the best way to safely view them is on a dedicated Maui snorkel tour to Molokini Crater (sightings are rare) or Turtle Town. Always remember to keep a safe distance, and do not touch them. They are an endangered species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read more about Maui’s turtles here.

There are many places on Maui where people should not snorkel. Hawaii’s oceans are powerful with tricky currents. The safest places to snorkel in Maui are in protected beach coves or on a designated Maui snorkel tour.

Yes, snorkeling is excellent on Maui! The Island of Maui is a world-renowned snorkel destination. Maui’s waters are home to over 700 reef fish species; many do not exist in the world but Hawaiian waters. Plus, Maui’s home to Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, and Coral Gardens. Maui is a popular snorkeling destination for tourists, ocean researchers, and marine biologists worldwide.

We do not suggest that guests night snorkel in Maui. Not only is it safest to snorkel during sunlit hours, but the best snorkel experiences are from 10 am to 2 pm. During these hours, the sun is at its highest peak, the ocean waters are calmest, and the ocean clarity is at its best.

To enjoy Maui snorkeling at its very best, we suggest a dedicated Maui snorkel tour. With an expert captain and crew, guests can enjoy visiting world-renowned Maui snorkel destinations like Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, or Coral Gardens.