I've been on a lot of ecotours, and this was a really exceptional experience. STAFF - The staff are really prepared, attentive, and take care of things I never considered, like having multiple kinds of prescription goggles aboard. FOOD - The food was also very good quality. I was pleasantly surprised to get a tempeh wrap for my vegetarian meal; many places just stop at cheese and veggies. WILDLIFE - The reef around Molokini itself is not in great condition due to extensive bleaching, unfortunately, but the variety of marine life, including a few endemic reef fish, is still enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with this company. read more

We had a wonderful dinner cruise on the Calypso. The food was delicious, the crew was very attentive and the views were spectacular. Looking forward to doing it again sometime. read more

We had an amazing time on the Calypso sunset dinner cruise! The views were unbelievably stunning! The crew provided 5 star service, so kind and friendly. The music was fabulous and the photographer was excellent and so fun, he definitely made this cruise more enjoyable! We will definitely do this again when in Maui. read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of booking a Snorkeling trip with Calypso during our vacation. The experience from start to finish was incredible. We booked the snorkeling trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Upon arrival we were greeted by the staff who were the epitome of service with a smile. The amazing photographer-videographer, Marley worked overtime to capture all of the fun. The whole crew were constantly checking on the guests. The highlight of the trip was the second half when we stopped at Turtle Town, where we got to swim and actually see turtles. Our captain was so friendly, my husband and I had the pleasure with chatting with him. Midway through the trip he came over to us and gave us two of the biggest avocados from his tree to take back to our vacation rental. This snorkeling trip was by far my favorite and my highlight of our Maui vacation. Next time we are in town we are booking another excursion with Calypso Charters. Staff 5+++/5 Experience 5/5 read more

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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

Calypso is the only Maui snorkeling boat that is wheelchair accessible with ADA restroom. Highly recommend for other wheelchair users! The crew is very professional, helpful, kind, humorous, and efficient. The boat also supplies optical prescription snorkel masks, included with the tour fee...super amazing as I forgot to pack my contact lenses. Amazing clear waters snorkeling at Molokini with various beautiful fish, and saw 3 large turtles at Turtle Bay. Worth every penny! read more

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TL;DR: If you're a weak swimmer, new to snorkeling, prone to seasickness, or hate crowds, avoid this tour. I wish I had. Unfortunately, this was probably the most disappointing experience of our Maui trip. We spent about $359 for two people and roughly five hours of our last full day on the excursion. To be fair, the crew was perfectly nice and the boat itself seemed well maintained. My biggest issue was that the actual experience didn't really match what I expected from the way the tour is presented online. The boat was much larger and more crowded than I anticipated, and snorkeling was considerably more difficult than I expected for something advertised as being accessible to beginners and even weaker swimmers. Between the waves, water temperature, number of people in the water, and getting comfortable with the equipment, I didn't find it particularly beginner friendly. I also became extremely seasick despite taking Dramamine beforehand. Obviously Calypso can't control whether someone gets seasick, and I'm not blaming the crew for that. Unfortunately, it meant I couldn't enjoy the food and was still nauseated when I got into the water, which made an already difficult snorkeling experience even worse. I had really been looking forward to seeing marine life and snorkeling in Maui, and I ended up getting very little out of the experience. Five hours and $359 later, I came away incredibly disappointed. The crew and boat were fine, which is why I'm giving it two stars rather than one. But based on my experience, I would be hesitant to recommend this particular excursion to someone who is prone to motion sickness or expecting a relaxed, easy introduction to snorkeling. read more

We did the Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour. Staff were excellent, extremely solicitous and friendly. Breakfast was great! Much better than I expected. Lunch was fine. There was plenty of food offered and it was tasty. I was a first time snorkeler and they did a really good job with explaining/teaching how to snorkel. swam with several huge sea turtles at Turtle Town --- such a fantastic experience!! My only regret is that there were so many people on the boat --- which I knew in advance but booked anyway because the boat had a glass "bottom" and I knew my husband wasn't snorkeling so it gave him a way to "participate". Would definitely recommend this company! read more

We had an incredible experience aboard Calypso for the Molokini snorkel. Our 9-year-old son has a rare progressive disease, is Deaf, and is wheelchair dependent, so we honestly never thought a snorkel excursion like this would be accessible for our family. From the moment we boarded, the crew made us feel not just accommodated, but genuinely welcomed. While transferring our son and his wheelchair onto the boat, I mentioned that he was Deaf and couldn't wear his hearing aids onboard. Without missing a beat, Clifford immediately began signing to him, explaining in ASL how he was going to lift and assist him. He continued using ASL with him throughout the trip. That kind of inclusion meant more to our family than I can put into words. Our son was even able to use the slide to get into the ocean to snorkel! When it was time to get back onboard, Sea Bass came right over to lift him from the water. And because he's 9, of course one trip down the slide wasn't enough. Sea Bass helped him get out of the water again and again, always with a smile and never once making him feel like helping him was a burden. He told us how happy he was to see our son enjoying himself and how much joy it brought him to help give him that experience. As parents of a child with significant disabilities, those words and that attitude stay with you. Another crew member repeatedly helped defog our goggles while we were in the ocean and even let our son rest on his surfboard when he needed a break from snorkeling. We live here on Maui, and this experience completely changed what we thought was possible for our family. We went into it wondering how accessible a snorkel excursion could really be and left already talking about bringing our family when they come to visit. Thank you, Calypso, Clifford, Sea Bass, and the entire crew. You didn't just make accommodations for our son--you made him feel like he belonged there. That made this a truly special experience for our whole family. 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

This was a great tour. Staff provided great service from food, to safety in the water. So helpful to have the lifeguards in the water to make everyone was safe. The water was choppy and pretty windy especially on the way back. We made it back safely. read more

Too many people jammed onto a boat - went out in unsafe choppy waters when no other boats were out. Everybody was seasick when other boats we never got sick. Small area to snorkel - people crammed into one area while snorkeling. Bad experience! 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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Fantastic experience, very organized, food was good, snorkeling was exactly what we were looking for. Very friendly staff. 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

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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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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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 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

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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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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We did the sunset dinner cruise and had a great experience. Good food, strong drinks, and beautiful views of the sunset. It's a very windy harbor so be prepared for that but otherwise a wonderful experience. read more

Calypso Charters - Sunset dinner cruise. - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

DON'T EXPECT TO SEE FISH!!!!!!! The pros - extremely organized and efficient staff and food was decent. The cons - virtually no fish. I repeat. Virtually no fish. I went there to see tonnes of fish and I saw a couple. There were hundreds of people and tens of fish. Saw a couple turtles which was nice. I was beyond disappointed. Total waste of money if you expect to see fish. I actually think they need to stop these trips as it's obvious that the constant visits by people and boats have driven the fish away. read more

Over all best experience! Highly recommend! Very family friendly and first timer friendly too! Captain took the time to give a lesson to those of of us first-timers to help us feel more comfortable and enjoy the experience which absolutely helped. They have little boat floats with with clear windows into water.for little kids which my 4yr old.really enjoyed. recommend and would book again! read more

Calypso Charters - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

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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I enjoyed a fantastic snorkel cruise to Molokini on the Calypso! The crew was attentive and helped us fit our gear so we were able to enjoy a seamless experience! The boat was large and stable and the whole back of the boat had stairs across it so we could get in without waiting for tentative swimmers. There was a fun slide and a high jumping platform! Breakfast was hearty and lunch plentiful. I loved the Kalua pork sandwiches! They gave us reef safe sunscreen too. I will definitely go again and 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

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

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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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

Fantastic! Perfect way to see the sunset, enjoy some good food, family time and great live music. All around experience was 10 out of 10. Pleasant crew, not over crowded, amazing live music with Hawaii island sound. I would certainly recommend this trip. Long enough but not too much and reasonable read more