Turtle Town
Snorkeling Tour

Molokini and Turtle Town are home to a multitude of more amazing snorkeling locations to explore. The stunning reef formations and lava fingers boast remarkable ocean wildlife. All around the Valley Isle, there is a host of tropical fish species, Maui marine life, and colorful reef configurations living in some of the clearest tropical waters you have ever seen. Snorkeling in Maui is most definitely a world-class experience. You will surely enjoy observing the behaviors of tri-colored Moorish idols, raccoon butterflyfish, ornate angelfish, saddle wrasse, triggerfish, and more marine beauties while making lasting memories on your Maui vacation.

Green sea turtles are the largest hard-shell turtles in the world. In Turtle Town, you’ll have the opportunity to closely observe them in their natural habitat while snorkeling.

Curious by nature, these wonderful marine animals will gently approach a slowly moving snorkeler, providing outstanding photo opportunities.

The sea turtles are a protected species. This is why Maui snorkelers are reminded to always respect their space. The law prohibits touching, chasing or riding the turtles. Simply observing the turtles and allowing them to swim close makes for a relaxing and unforgettable experience.

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There are only three volcanic calderas, including Molokini, in the entire world. At this offshore marine sanctuary, the sparkling waters are just the beginning of a truly rare experience you will not soon forget.

The Pride of Maui has the best mooring location at Molokini, away from the nest of other vessels and off to the south end of the Crater. The shallow coral reef is teeming with a vast array of colorful and fascinating fish and other marine animals. Familiar with divers and snorkelers, the friendly marine life on your Molokini snorkel provides a perfect opportunity to observe their behaviors closely.

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The turtles position themselves at strategic locations on the reef, where the cleaner wrasses swim all around them, removing unwanted buildup from their shells and appendages. Cleaning stations are found in shallow waters on the coral reef, which creates the opportunity for you to enjoy the beauty of the natural reef and incredible underwater lava formations while observing this natural relationship between sea turtles and cleaner fish. Olowalu is also home to a wide variety of colorful tropical fish and other unique marine animals.

Olowalu is usually calm, as it is protected by the West Maui Mountains from the afternoon trade winds. This sheltering effect creates visibility often more than 50 feet, and since the reef offers a gently sloping bottom to about 50 feet of depth, it is the ideal location for all experience levels.

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When Turtle Town, Molokini, and Olowalu are blown out by wind and waves, Coral Gardens often provides calm conditions, making it the best location for relaxed and enjoyable snorkeling. The underwater visibility at Coral Gardens is second only to Molokini Crater, which of course features the best clarity. The shallow waters of Coral Gardens allow the sunlight to penetrate and brighten up the reef, bringing out the vibrant colors and textures.

Coral Gardens is teeming with fish and other colorful marine life. Turtle sightings are possible at Coral Gardens, though they are not as plentiful as they are at Turtle Town.

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