It was a big boat with at least 3 levels, lots of opportunities to take beautiful photos. It was windy so we all sat inside to eat. We met some cool people at our shared table. The staff were very friendly and super accommodating. The food was okay, nothing to write home about but not disappointing. Overall the price was well worth the boat ride and meal. We loved that there was space to roam around different parts of the boat and enjoy all the beautiful views. We would definitely book again! read more

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This was a FANTASTIC experience! The ship was very comfortable, there were plenty of beverages and food, the team was professional and fun. We had a choppy day, so quite a few folks feeling green, but they handled it well and "Turtle Town" was much more peaceful. Seriously once in a lifetime experience and we loved the Calypso! read more

I can't recommend the Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel Adventure aboard the Calypso enough! From the moment we stepped onboard until we returned to the harbor, everything was incredibly organized. The crew worked together like a well-oiled machine and made the entire experience seamless. A quick tip before you arrive: parking is $7, and you absolutely need to pay it. There were tow trucks literally sitting in the parking lot waiting for people who didn't pay. It definitely wasn't worth risking getting your rental car towed over $7! The food was surprisingly good! Breakfast included pastries, fresh fruit, muffins, a coffee bar, delicious juices, and water. They also served healthy snacks after snorkeling with fresh cucumbers, sliced bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and hummus. Lunch was a choice of pulled pork sandwiches or deli sandwiches with chips, sodas, and other drinks. After snorkeling, alcoholic beverages were available for purchase as well. The boat itself was fantastic, with three bathrooms, two water slides, a jumping platform off the second deck, and even reef-safe sunscreen provided for everyone. The snorkeling was absolutely incredible! The coral was beautiful, and there was so much marine life. We saw countless tropical fish, two octopuses, a squid, needlefish, and more sea turtles than we could count. It truly felt like swimming in an aquarium. A special shoutout goes to Corine, who was the absolute highlight of our trip. Unfortunately, several people became seasick during the ride, and she cared for every single one of them with such kindness and compassion--bringing water, Dramamine, napkins, and constantly checking on them. She never seemed bothered and genuinely made those guests feel cared for. She was amazing! One tip: if you're prone to motion sickness, take Dramamine before the trip. We did see quite a few people getting sick over the side of the boat because the ocean can be rough. This excursion exceeded all of our expectations. Great food, an amazing crew, a beautiful boat, and some of the best snorkeling we've ever experienced. 10/10--we would absolutely do it again! read more

I'm conflicted because I don't want to speak badly about anybody, but my advice is to not order the prime rib! If you happen to get served first you will be very lucky, Otherwise it will be like leather. read more

I had a lovely time snorkeling at molokini crater and turtle town while aboard the Calypso. I got a bit sea sick because of the waves but Corinne took great care of me! I also want to thank the lovely lady who helped my mom when she got nervous in the water. The other staff were also fabulous as well and you can tell they have been doing this awhile. The captain was also very funny and kept everyone engaged the entire time. I am also participating in the maui dinner cruise so will circle back on my review for that! read more

Calypso Charters - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Fantastic experience, very organized, food was good, snorkeling was exactly what we were looking for. Very friendly staff. read more

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Surpassed my expectations. Great organization/ service food drinks as soon as you board , amazing music , views and a comfortable ride ! 15/10 The only feedback would be a barcode to tip ! We felt bad Because we didnt have cash! read more

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My family had a GREAT time with Captain Kiwi and crew! John and Erica were especially friendly and helpful. Erica was very patient and attentive to my 82 year old mom, who actually went snorkeling. The boat ride was very smooth, and my wife didn't feel sea sick at all, and she usually always feels nauseous on a boat. When the water did get a little choppy, the captain was able to steer to lessen the rocking. This is an ideal boat for first timers as the whole crew was very accommodating and friendly. Ryan, the cameraman, took great care to get a lot of pictures of each group on board. We loved the slides, jumping platform, breakfast, lunch, and probably my favorite part, standing at the front of the boat while cruising and seeing the flying fish jump out and fly in front of us. We all had a really fun time and made memories that were still talking about. read more

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The concierge where I was staying talked up Calypso Charters (without naming them). She was very impressed with the number of seats they have, the food they provide, and the overall experience. She was so impressed that she worked hard to sell my friend on Calypso when booking a snorkel excursion but my friend didn't want a big boat with slides; she wanted something more intimate and less likely to be what might be thought of as a party boat. After booking what she did want, my party of 4 arrived at an early time to check in at Boss Frog's. It was then we learned that our planned outing had been canceled and all those who'd booked it were now scheduled to go out on Calypso Charters (at no extra charge to us) that boarded 45 minutes after we'd planned. I personally didn't care but a couple in my group did as did others who'd booked the same charter trying to avoid the same things as us. So some of us were salty, not yet from the sea. This Calypso experience was significantly less than full which, I think, made a huge, positive difference. It was still a big boat with slides on multiple levels but it never turned into the kind of experience we'd been trying to avoid. Molokini and Turtle Town were the two snorkeling stops we made and though Calypso can't manage this, everyone was non-plussed by Turtle Town where we saw zero turtles and a reef far less interesting than Molokini had been. The staff was good at their jobs and provided a supportive, fun, and responsible vibe giving the impression that - turtles or not - the tour was well organized and well-managed. Beginning with boarding, there was food at each stop (no extra charge) and though it was far from delicious, it got the job done: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dessert are included. Calypso also rents wetsuits and GoPros on board and there's a glass bottom (and slides) on their boat. It wasn't what we set out to experience but I feel comfortable saying that it was, after all, a good experience that might've been less enjoyable to us had the boat been full. Other stuff: * The cheapest parking is down amongst the boats. Park up in the shopping center lot and you'll pay up to 3 times more (all in advance). read more

The boat stopped numerous times and was tossed around a bit because of the wind resulting in some people getting motion sick. It probably would have been better if he kept the boat moving. read more

This was our first time snorkeling and what better way to kick off our honeymoon with this experience. Breakfast, lunch and small bites are served. Staff was very friendly and informative. It makes two stops molokini crater and turtle town. We had such a great time! read more

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Great, knowledgeable and friendly staff! Food was very good, and nice variety. Boat was beautiful, and snorkeling was decent. Wouldn't recommend if you are experienced with snorkeling, but very suitable and interesting for beginners! Overall, was very enjoyable for my daughter and I! read more

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We boarded the Calypso on our final night on Maui to close out our trip. Was a great choice and a beautiful way to wrap up our vacation. Live music was lovely, photographer on board took great pictures that we were able to buy. (FYI he charged us $75 flat fee and gave us access to all photos he took on the boat in a digital folder that he emailed to us within a day of the trip) Everyone in our party had the prime rib which was slightly overcooked but still tasted amazing. Considering they cook everything ahead, load the boat and serve us food on the boat I thought the food was really well done. Staff was beyond AMAZING! My son boarded the boat in a wheelchair and they were very kind to literally move him from the ramp to the boat carefully and with love. Just a beautiful way to see Maui from a different vantage point. THANK YOU CALYPSO STAFF AND CREW!! Huge hugs to all of you. read more

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The experience was great and staff was very accommodating and attentive to your needs! I absolutely recommend using them. They rent out go-pros for you to create your own snorkeling experience! So much fun! One thing I do want to mention, has nothing to do with the boat itself, but with the parking to get on the boat. The app only allows you to pay up to three hours, the experience is a total Of 5-6 hours!!! Make sure you pay attention and pay for the entirety of your trip! My car got towed for failing to pay an extra $2. Cost me $200 to get it back! Highway robbery' they are waiting for you to not pay attention! read more

Calypso Charters - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

This is a strong yes. Top to bottom, more steps to go in water. Fully supplied snorkel gear , full breakfast, eggs and sausage and lunch, pulled pork on buns with potato salad and mixed beans. No towels. Deck showers, slides and a dive step 30 feet off the water. Most jumped. Some did not want to get wet, or went below for glass bottom views. Something for all abilities. They had a lifeguard in the water to observe and enforce not getting up on the dry land. The Bar was at 2.00 per, and a helpful crew male and female full of aloha. Thank you Patrick, crew, ex real estate, for the extra ice cream treats. Yum. We had whale watching both directions, but a dead stop on return leg. At least 10-15 minutes to watch a mother and baby and escort cavort. A real show at the bow, no moving on till they do. We did a generous crew tip at the end. Painless..... Thanks to the Fearless Captain. Pic in cabin provided below. He was full of whale information and jokes. We all had padded seats everywhere, some other watch trips didn't. And a final body count at both snorkel stops, both announced with jokes before we moved the boat. Can't be left behind that way.... A great 5 or 6 hours with other visitors that wanted to be there and showed it. First time on Calypso, not first to the Crater dive spot. We would come again. Mahalo read more

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Fabulous company; went out of their way to give us a great experience. Awesome time, fun crew, clean, quality gear. Appreciated the hot coffee and breakfast at the beginning of the trip, the fruit, veggies, and lunch on board. My travel partner had a mai tai or two after we were done snorkeling, which he enjoyed. It was fun with the slides and the jump off deck. I would have loved to have had an opportunity to wear a wet suit top, but Calypso only offers on one piece, short sleeve top and shorts combination. Having three working restrooms was great as well. My travel partner and I have snorkeled with another company in Maui in the past (who canceled our originally booked trip this time) and agreed that we enjoyed our time with Calypso even though it was a little more expensive. read more

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Amazing crew. Amazing boat. Amazing food. Just a very pleasant, fun experience. If I ever come back to Maui, i would definitely do this again. read more

Had a great molokini and turtle town snorkeling trip. The whole staff was great. Alex was our favorite! There was a rare sighting of a whale shark while we were there. Pulled pork sandwich for lunch was also fantastic. Would recommend this to my friends. read more

This was the best experience! The captain, crew, divers were so incredible. You can snorkel with anyone, but this crew is the absolute best!! Highly recommend! read more

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Great dinner cruise. The food was great. But the free whales watching was Awesome!!!!! The whales was incredibly close to the boat. Scale of 1 to 10, it was a 15+. Very happy. read more

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Great experience, crew was extremely helpful and worked very well together. Everyone moved with a purpose and they were well coordinated. The Rx goggles were a plus (no fuss with contacts). Boat was large, lots of seating; thank you for breakfast waiting for us on board. A great experience, I would highly recommend. read more

Awesome trip, lots of whales on the way to Molokini and back! Captain and crew were great! read more

Calypso Charters - Molokini crater, snorkel spot! - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

This was a wonderful snorkeling tour! The crew was nice and took the time to go over how to use everything for new snorkelers and several of them sat on boards in the water to watch everyone is case of emergency. Family friendly too. read more

Probably the best experience my wife and i had in Maui. The crew was awesome and funny. Everyone had a great attitude and were so kind. I highly recommend this Calypso Charter. The food was great breakfast and lunch. The equipment was all in great condition. The captain was great also ans funny. Hands down the best snorkeling experience I've had in my life. read more

Family vacation snorkeling adventure onboard the Calypso. The crew is super friendly and helpful. Food is plentiful from pastries and muffins, eggs and sausage for breakfast, fresh veggie snack trays, sandwiches with potato salad and chips for lunch, lots of beverage options. The snorkeling in the crater is AMAZING and then on to turtle town too. Lots of fun activities available if you get tired of snorkeling; (water slides, jumping platform.) The entire trip is well over 5 hours and worth your time to have a great day on the water. read more

Calypso Charters - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

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We had a great time onboard the Calypso for the Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling. The Captain and Crew were all so professional and welcoming. We arrived a bit earlier than recommended, got great seats on the boat, had a light breakfast and got underway. The team onboard was so well organized - they got everyone gear, instructions, safety info, all the important things out right away. When we arrived at the crater, they had lifeguards on surfboards watching over everyone as well as a photographer who would take underwater pictures of your group if you wanted. Saw fish - nothing too exciting, but that's certainly not the Calypso's fault! About half way through the crater stop, they opened the small slide on the side of the boat, as well as the larger slide on the back, and the jumping platform up top. Speaking from experience, if you see all these young kids (including your young elementary school aged kids) jumping from the high up platform and think, "that must be easy, and fun, and no big deal...I think in my mid-40s - this is the perfect time in my life to begin jumping off of boats!" Just don't and tell your mid-40's husband not to do it either. Neither of you are that young or fun or flexible. Think twice before jumping. So after hobbling back to our seats, a safety check to make sure everyone was onboard, we made our way to Turtle Town. The crew shared that the water and swim is a little rougher there, but they had lifeguards on surfboard lined up in the direction we all should swim. I felt so safe and comfortable. I was really impressed with their organization and attention to safety and detail. We saw a few turtles and had a great experience! Once back onboard, a great lunch was served - I'm not into buffets or sandwiches, but this was really good. We made our way back to the harbor and disembarked on time as scheduled. There are a lot of tour operators - I feel like I did a decent amount of research before booking the Calypso - and it was the right choice for us. It was a great experience and we all loved it! read more

Parking looked worse than it was, but still probably get there early. Make sure you pay for a little extra time just in case - better to have the peace of mind. You will end up just hanging out in the parking lot for a little while so bring someone you like to spend time with. Once you begin to board you will meet the crew and every. single. crewmate. was AWESOME. Shoutout to Jeff, Andy, and Darius. You will be fed and it will be like the lunch your mom packed you when you were 10 and you will eat it and enjoy it because it's lunch on a boat in paradise. $10 to rent a wetsuit was very fair and saved our butts (that water was coooolldd in early April). Got to see a plethora of turts (that's turtles for you npc's) and other cool sea items like eels, coral and fishies. The allstar crew made this the awesome experience it was, you could be on a boat in Hawaii anywhere, but not with Andy, Jeff, and Darius! read more

Calypso Charters - Boat - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

So fun!! Highlight of our trip...Thank you to the amazing staff, and especially Erika for helping out our grandma in the water. She had SO much fun and felt safe with the reassurance and help :)) read more

Wonderful experience using them for snorkeling to Molokini! Comfortable and spacious catamaran with all decks having tables and chairs to enjoy the meals and drinks. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable captain and staff. As a weak swimmer this is my first successful ocean snorkeling- all due to the expert tips and guidance from the captain and crew targeted for people like myself. Lifeguards will be in the water closely watching you especially the weak swimmers. Completely safe and fun for everyone! Got to see lots of whales making all kinds of stunts. Plenty of food and snacks for everyone. Also provided with a hardworking photographer to capture all moments including the ones in the water. Highly recommend! read more

Booked a Sunset Dinner cruise and it was spectacular! From the beginning till the end of the cruise, that staff was amazing. The water was a little bumpy with all the ups and downs on the boat, but the captain said it might be and he would try to make as smooth as possible. Absolutely worth the price. Included 3 course dinner and 2 alcohol drinks, as well as soft drinks. Staff is very attentive and treats you so well. If you are thinking about doing the dinner cruise, well we highly recommend doing it!! read more

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A truly perfect excursion. The boat is clean and roomy, the staff is amazing and the food was very good. It was so memorable and the staff made sure of it! read more

First i would like to shout out the names of this awesome morning crew who made the experience so wonderful: Ryan, Erica, Lionel, David, Darius, Daniel, Captain Chad, John, and Jeff (please let me know if i missed anyone) Starts at 6:45 but get there at 6:30 to park. Accidentally parked in the further dirt lot near the hotels but there is parking on the jetty in the marina where the calypso boat is docked (THE OTHER SIDE). Check in is good and the boat leaves at 7:30 am. Good to get there earlier to choose seats (loved second level with a shaded deck and views of the sea). Upper levels get hot and the bottom gets pretty crowded with folks going in and out and getting food. 7:45 nice breakfast food eggs, sausages, fruits, pastries, juice, coffee, and tea. About 1 hour until first stop. Saw whales and dolphins. A pleasant ride and information on how to use the gear. 8:45 i think we got to molokini crater and stayed there for about an hour. Super gorgeous water and a very active reef. Do not go towards the rocks or scrape the corals. Many black fish and we even saw angel fish, yellow tang, needle fish, christmas wrasse, parrot fish, and an eel! 9:45 back on the boat and a drive around the backside of molokini crater. I really enjoyed the views and hospitality of the staff. There is a camera man, 10 rentable go pros ($85 a day), a water slide, and a dive area. Staff are there to guide you and ensure you stay in the designated area. There are also fruits and hummus as a mid morning snack. 11:15 i want to say at this time we stopped at turtle town which was neat. We even saw some dolphins sleeping together in a pod. Turtle town was nice but i think people got a little tired after the first snorkel session. We stayed about 45-1 hour and saw about 5 turtles, many fish, and a beautiful healthy coral reef. I liked this reef a lot because it was a bit closer to the surface and seemed like it had many colors 12:15 came back to the boat and had a nice simple lunch of potato salad, veggies, pulled pork sandwiches, turkey and salami vegetable sandwiches, three bean salad, and various chips. Lunch ended with an ice cream bar. We saw maybe 5 separate whale/dolphin groups on the way back and the captain slowed down so we could see them. 1:00 about this time we arrived back at the marina, returned our snorkels, and had a wonderful time. Make sure to tip the staff/crew because they really put their all into making this a great experience for everyone (one girl said she works like 60 hours a week which is crazy in this heat). I appreciate everyone and thank you for a wonderful time. Mahalo and until we meet again! read more

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Great activity in Maui! The boat ride was a fun experience during our vacation in October. The staff is friendly, funny and helpful. They even rent out underwater cameras or go pros for people who want them. You are offered both breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is light, fruit and pastries with coffee water or juice and lunch was made up of cookies and sandwiches. They had both ham and turkey and vegetarian I believe. The food was just okay. The boat ride was fun! It includes a slide and they offer float belts which is a plus. We took the ride to Molokini and the snorkeling was fun but I had expected more sea life. Due to weather, we could not go to Turtle Town which was a big disappointment but I understand it was for safety, still a big bummer. There were other boats in the area for other tours but since we did the early one, it did not feel crowded and each boat had its own big area for all different parties. Overall I very much enjoyed it and would try it again. read more

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Thank you for an amazing time! Every part of the journey was amazing. The food, the entertainment sites everything was just absolutely amazing! read more

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We had such a great time with this adventure! The crew was more than welcoming and accommodating! The boat was nice! Lots of places to sit and observe the views! We loved the 2 slides and the jumping platform! There were plenty of snorkels, noodles, floaties and boogie boards! Even though we brought our own wetsuit, they have some for those who want them! I would highly recommend taking your Molokini snorkeling trip with the Calypso!!! read more

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The food was delicious and we were able to whale watch on our cruise. The staff was very accommodating and friendly..Devin was nice & friendly. read more

We weren't expecting much on this sunset dinner cruise and boy were we wrong. The drinks were great, the food was delicious. The salads were on the table when we sat. We all had the mahi-mahi, veggies and rice and we all really enjoyed it. We were shockingly surprised. The view of the sunset was amazing. The sunset was around 7:12 pm and we had to be back on shore by 7:30 so we were heading back when the sun was setting. It was still amazing! The staff/crew were all very friendly and great at their job. I highly recommend this excursion! read more

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Friendly and helpful staff were great at offering drink refills. Unfortunately they overlooked us at dinner time and we had to hail a server to ask for our dinner. The food was great, a ceasar salad to start. We had the prime rib with sticky rice and sauted veggies and it was wonderful and cooked to perfection. Would recommend for a relaxing, gorgeous sunset dinner cruise. The plus it leaves out of the harbor with easy, mobility challenged boarding. There was plenty of parking but only 2 disabled parking spots so plan ahead or expect to do some walking. read more

My family and I signed up for the Molokini & Turtle Town snorkeling. We went out on the Calypso which is the biggest snorkeling boat I've been on. There were alot of people - more than I expected. We chose to sit on top and I highly recommend it! You have a great 360 view. The crew were great - they walked those who didn't have their own snorkels / those who didn't know how use one through the steps of creating a seal and breathing thru the tube. Once we were tied out at Molokini the crew kept a good eye on all the snorkelers and kept everyone within the same area. Again - there were a lot of people so we crashed into a few. Everyone (attendees) was very nice so that made it a bit better. Due to conditions, we were unable to continue onto Turtle Town, but Molokini was fun! *our family consisted of children as young as 12 and a 73 year old adult. All were able to get off the boat and get back on with little to no trouble. read more

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We hadc a wonderful day with this crew snorkeling and whale watching. The trip to see the turtles was cancelled due to weather and clarity but the captain made sure we were able to see whales to make the trip enjoyable. The crew including John and Camille were great. The day turned out to be a rainy day but the captain did a great job navigating us so we were able to experience the trip without getting too wet. The parking was a bit tricky. You had to make sure you edited the time to get the full 6 hours in. read more