This is not just another snorkeling charter, this is a day trip with Marley, Marley is the resident photographer on this boat. Marley makes memories. He works hard to include everyone and the pictures are professional and stunning. I was skeptical at first but my wife and I are very happy we purchased the photo package up front. I would strongly advise getting the package and wristband. You will get more value than you can imagine. The crew was great and really look out for their passengers. The food was abundant and delicious. There were even vegetarian options for dietary restrictions. Cudos to the captain for a great great cruise, great crew and a great sense of humor. read more

Calypso Charters - Calypso cruise to Molokini. - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

The snorkeling cruise on the Calypso was a great way for us to spend a half day on the water while in Maui. The tour is on the larger side, but very well-organized. The crew was knowledgeable, and kept everyone well-hydrated and well-fed during the day. We were able to stop at 2 locations to snorkel -- not at Molokini, as the water were deemed too choppy to safely get in. I appreciated the judgement from the crew regarding this. The water was gorgeous but definitely with the wind can get rocky. Would highly recommend Dramamine or other antiemetic. read more

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While in Maui we did the sunset dinner cruise. Amazing!! The food was great and we got to see a mama whale with her baby and a mama dolphin with her baby and the captain was nice enough to stop the boat for us to watch. The whales were suppose to already all be gone so we didn't expect to see any so it a great surprise to see them. read more

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This was by far one of the best dinner cruises we've been on! The Captain and staff were so nice and accommodating. The whole process of boarding the boat, getting served drinks and dinner, and the cleanup were all very efficient. Drinks and food were absolutely delicious! There was the sweetest young lady performing live entertainment (singing) that took requests and announced birthdays and other celebrations. The ride was so smooth, we got to see whales which was an extra treat! The boat went out exactly on time and returned on time as well. We highly recommend this tour for a beautiful evening on the water with delicious food and great service! Oh, and the sunset was absolutely beautiful that evening!! read more

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Amazing time. Everything about the cruise was perfect. Derek was amazing. So was Cody. The photographer was amazing. The food was amazing. The live music was amazing. read more

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

I cannot recommend Calypso Charters enough. The crew was fun, informative, exceptionally helpful, professional, and met our every need. Xander was so friendly and a genuine good guy. Ryan was an absolute delight - he really put our mind at ease during the entire trip. The rest of the crew were equally as attentive and dedicated to the goal of making the trip memorable. And they succeeded - snorkeling at Molokini was one of the greatest adventures of my life. read more

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A wonderful experience. Food was great. As was the crew the lots of useful information about many whales we saw, and he was sensitive keeping just the right distance from them. read more

We did crater trip with our family of six - 1, 3, 9, and 10 year olds. The crew was amazing, patient, and encouraging! The slides and jumping deck were awesome! Definitely one of the top experiences at Maui and worth every penny! I do wish pictures were included cause they got a ton of great ones, but $250 for the package is a bit steep - bring your own camera, buy a phone case, or rent one of theirs. read more

We had a wonderful time on our snorkel with Calypso! We originally booked through Viator and had zero issues with reserving our adventure and we even changed the dates around last minute. The Calypso boat is quite large especially compared to other companies who offer similar snorkeling adventures. It is 3 stories, 2 of which are open air decks and the first being the main floor which is covered and a better place for those who are sensitive to motion. The slides are off levels 1 and 2 and definitely add another slice of fun. We chose to sit on the second level deck on the side to get partial shade, but once we got moving you can really walk wherever you want and roam about the boat freely. If having a specific seat is really that important to you though, make sure to get there super early as people started to line up way before boarding time. We also got lucky on our day because the boat holds 160, but was only booked for about 115. The staff was EXTREMELY kind, helpful, and generous. When we boarded we were served a continental breakfast with little pastries and fruit. Their fruit juice was also very tasty. We then started heading toward the Molokini Crater and during this time the staff all came around and gave us our snorkel gear including the scuba masks and flippers. The water can be a littleeee bit chilly when you first get in so we also opted to rent a wetsuit for $10/person. Personally I think those should be included in the experience but oh well. They also have GoPros on board which you can rent for $75 and they include a red filter and underwater light. Luckily we had our own so we didn't have to do that and I think this price is pretty steep. But once you're there, of course you're going to want to capture your memories if you didn't come prepared. If you choose to not rent the GoPro, they also have a professional photographer on board who captures photos of you when you board, on the boat, and in the water. Of course these are all for sale at the conclusion of the trip and I was bummed that they would not just sell me one image from the day, but instead only sell the entire digital gallery from the day for $125. Didn't feel that was worth it for just one image :( We loved going to both the Molokini Crater and Turtle Town! We stopped for a little over an hour at both locations and were told by the staff where to swim to and how to use the gear. Definitely make sure to grab a noodle too! Even if you are a good swimmer, you'll probably get tired after a while. Molokini Crater had lots of small fish including colorful ones and we even saw an eel! Turtle Town appeared to not at first but then we got a chance to see 2 hanging out at the bottom of the ocean and got to swim by one!! Super cool experience. Lastly, the lunch that was served at our second stop was not bad and surpassed my expectations. Pretty good pasta salad and ham sandwich with cookies. You definitely work up an appetite doing all that swimming and it definitely hit the spot! They also sell $3 alcoholic drinks which my husband took advantage of :) read more

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Did the Maui dinner cruise last week. Mixed feelings about it. Scenery was beautiful, and the crew was terrific. Very accommodating, professional, and friendly. Boat was clean and well-driven. Food was mediocre. One of us has dietary issues, but we weren't informed that the only fish option was breaded. Also, this was a our first "dinner cruise", so we expected something a touch nicer rather than a snorkel boat on which they serve food in the evening. If you have a group of people traveling together and wish to have a fun evening eating on the water, then I think this is a good option. But if it is intended as a romantic dinner for a couple, it is a slightly anti-climactic. read more

Sunset cruise with unexpected whale watching and perfect weather. It doesn't get much better than this said the crew and the passengers. The service was great, the food was good but not the level of fine dining but who would expect that. I would highly recommend this company. They have it down to a science n read more

Great tour, clear instructions, and friendly staff. We were able to see so many fishes and turtles while snorkeling. read more

Calypso Charters - Molokini crater - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Great crew--many experienced hands to help everyone feel and stay safe! Lots of fish and turtles.

This is a great charter. The staff is exceptional very friendly and efficient. The food was great, drinks are great and the music was great. Lots of whales too highly recommend. read more

Great family activity with many terrific experiences! Boat crew was professional and always helpful to everyone! Entertaining and informative for the children as well! Nice facilities and well organized smooth operation. read more

Excellent captain and crew. Food was outstanding. Amazing humpback whale sightings from start to finish!

This was a great experience - friendly staff , great food, very fun experience for a couple or group. Hawaii restaurants are very expensive and the food many times isn't that great. But this was the best food we had all week, 2 complimentary drinks, beautiful sunset and a ton of whale watching. So it combined the cruise, the dinner, drinks, sunset and whale watching experience which is very reasonable! Highly recommend! read more

We did the sunset dinner cruise. Wonderful staff, the food was delicious, the entertainment was good but would like some Hawaiian music too. The guests were friendly. I would recommend this cruise. read more

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This is the best crew and ship! Plenty of seating with tables for everyone. Great snacks and meals. We swan with turtles, snorkeled at Molokini and saw SO MANY WHALES! January is a great time to see the whales. Thank you, Calypso Crew! read more

The 2 hour whale watching tour was amazing! It was highly informative and we saw many whale! We also stopped and a hydrophone was lowered into the water so that we could hear the whales communicating. Staff were quite accommodating and friendly. The boat had 2 decks and was not overly crowded. The excursion was appropriately priced! read more

Overall it was a great cruise. However, I do NOT recommend ordering the prime rib as it had more fat than i've ever seen on a prime rib to be honest. I regret not picking another item off the menu for myself and my family. So,we really didn't have an enjoyable dinner. The plus to it though, was great dessert, great service and music! we also got lucky and saw some awesome whales along the way! read more

A fun boat with a great crew and good food! The atmosphere on the boat was fun! Definitely worth it!

Great boat. Nice staff. Felt very safe snorkeling as they had life guards on surf boards keeping an eye on everyone. Molokini's clear water made the view of fish amazing. Had fun jumping off the boat. Turtle town didn't disappoint - lots of turtles and beautiful coral. We even saw dolphins and flying fish from the boat coming back to the harbor. Very good excursion. Would definitely do it again. read more

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We booked our morning Calypso Snorkel trip through our resort. Once boarded we received a breakfast of pastries, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs and sausage. Then off to our first snorkel spot at Molokini. Unfortunately, there were not many fish.When snorkeling, there were 3 crew members in the water serving as lifeguards. With so many first time snorkelers it was nice to have them out there. There was also a crew member taking underwater photos of those wanting a picture. For those brave enough they could jump off the top deck of the boat or use the slide. It was fun to watch. Vegetable trays and dip were out during this time which was appreciated. On our way to Turtle Town we were able to see 2 whales which was the highlight for us. Turtle Town was disappointing. We didn't see any turtles but it was reported there was one sleeping on the floor of the ocean. A nice lunch was served after snorkeling: deli sandwiches. pulled pork,potato salad, 3 bean salad and chips. The bar was great! $2 drinks. Noe makes a great a great Mai Tai! Although the trip was disappointing I can't fault Calypso. It may have been the time of year. The crew was great, friendly and concerned about the safety of all passengers read more

We had a wonderful time on Calypso. The crew members were very friendly and helpful. While we were there I lost my Apple Watch in the water. Marley, the photographer. went out of his way to find my watch, contact me, and ship it to my home! Amazing!! read more

Everything went well. The catamaran was super spacious and clean. The crew was friendly and very attentive. I had the mahi mahi dinner and my hubs had the prime rib, absolutely delish. The salad was already waiting for us when we sat down. Drinks were good too. The entertainment was live and maybe could have been a little more upbeat or more Hawaiian music would have been great, but she was good. I highly recommend. It was more than I anticipated. Great job Calypso! read more

First of all, I was born & raised on Maui and have been to Molokini numerous times. But this was my keiki first time- they are 6 & 8, along with their cousins who are 7 and 14. They all had a blast. The staff were very friendly and helpful. And the Calypso's back deck is very kid-friendly, making it super easy for the keiki to get on and off the boat in their gear with little to no help. The only complaint they had was there wasn't enough time given to use the slides and jump deck while at Molokini. It was open for only what seemed like a few minutes and was rushed. By the time we realized it was open, only 2 of the kids got to do the slide. Disappointing, since that's one of the main reasons we booked the Calypso rather than any other boat. For the amount of passengers the Calypso holds, the slides and jump deck should be open longer to make sure everyone that wants a chance gets one. Other than that, great day and lots of fun! read more

These guys go above and beyond, great, friendly crew and skipper that go that extra mile to make sure you have a great day! Highly recommend to anyone looking to book a great snorkeling experience. read more

Wow, I can't even describe how amazing this snorkel cruise was. It was my first time snorkeling, and the crew was very knowledgeable and reassuring. The captain gave a quick class for the first timers. The entry from the boat is really nice, you do not have to jump off the boat. The crew works so hard to make you feel safe in the water, with several crew in the water ready to assist. The food was great, fresh and healthy options. This was the highlight of my week long Maui vacation. read more

We did the Molokini Crater and snorkeling tour and it was awesome. When they say to get there 45 minutes before - everyone actually does - so please do. Boarding the boat is organized and straight forward. We were a group of two and made a bee-line for the front of the boat and managed to grab a seat with a table and a view and also even a bit of shade from the slide. The staff were friendly and the trip was extremely well polished and curated. Breakfast and lunch and the two dollar drinks were delivered quickly and efficiently and were substantive and edible if not gourmet. The snorkeling equipment was clean and good quality. There was a 101 class for people less familiar with snorkeling, and there were staffers acting as life guards on paddle boards. We saw lots of schools of fish, sea urchins, turtles, and even dolphins jumping in the wake in front of our boat! Even if you are a grown up, take time to take the slide off the boat - it's pretty darn fun. read more

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We snorkeled on Dec. 20, 2025. The reservation process is very straight forward, including the online waivers. They say to get there 45 minutes before departure which isn't necessarily necessary. BUT, and this is a big BUT, if you want an outside seat on an upper deck or in the front of the boat, you will want to be there at the 45 minute mark or earlier. This is especially helpful if you are prone to sea sickness; not being stuck inside. Plus, being in the front and upper decks gives better visibility to whale watching on the way to and from the locations. The one downside of Calypso, which we knew going in, is that there are a LOT of people. When we were at Molokini crater, it was crowded with all the people from our boat. Everyone on the boat was pleasant and helpful. Two in our group had never been snorkeling before and attending the instructional time and found it helpful and reassuring. If you've never been snorkeling, or snorkeling in Maui, I HIGHLY recommend Calypso. read more

overpriced, none of the food was good and the smell on the main cabin of the boat was unbearable. Unfortunately would of been better off saving our money and going snorkeling right off the beach as we saw more doing that for free :/ read more

This was a wonderful expereince! The crew was amazing! They were fun, informative and very professional. They served delicious food and brought us to two beautiful snorkeling spots. I would highly recommend the Calypso to anyone who visits Maui. read more

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I have never gone wrong with calypso from snorkeling (Best boat on the water) to sunset dinner cruise, staff is always friendly helpful just pleasant to be with. The photographer is very knowledgeable I've been doing this for many years and you will like the pictures he takes the price is well worth it. I would recommend that you arrive a little early for parking on the dock. read more

The food was really bad. Snorkeling was okay but way too many people. The boat smelled so bad because of the food.

We had a great time on Calypso this week. Staff is fantastic, helpful in everyday, great food & snacks, plenty for everyone especially after being in the water. They keep a sharp eye on the kids and people not familiar with the ocean & snorkeling. ​ read more

We met with one of the waitress when we arrived. I had trouble paying for parking. She paid for us and we reimbursed her.

such an amazing time aboard the calypso. the crew were all so friendly and helpful. made the large group all feel comfortable and took us on an amazing tour. wouldn't change a thing about it! read more

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My partner and I did the Molokini Crater and Turtle Town snorkeling tour (6h morning tour) and loved it! The experience was great, the boat was comfortable even for my partner who gets seasick, and the crew were friendly and helpful. We highly recommend! read more

This is a really big boat compare to the others we saw that went out to Molokini. There are three levels to it. So there is something for everyone. You can sit on the top deck in the sun and you have amazing views or if you don't like to sit in the wind and like and you don't like as much rocking motion, you can sit on the lower decks. This boat staff is first class. Very professional. They offer a best practices lesson for those that have never gone snorkeling before. The lesson is very thorough and gave us a lot of great tips. The captain will point out landmarks and gives information about the different beaches, landmarks and other things along the way. While in the water they have a couple people on surfboards watching over everyone to make sure no one gets out of the area they should be in. There was a photographer on board and she took picture of everyone underwater. There were a couple pictures of our family but at the end you had to purchase the entire package for $120. I'd recommend taking a GoPro to take your own photos. I did that and for some nice ones of our family. They served food on the way there and back. We had pulled pork and coleslaw. The pulled pork was really good, but the coleslaw was really watery. The food and drink was included. They also came around with drumstick ice cream at the end which was really nice. The second stop at turtle Island was nice. Got to see several turtle there. All in all, I'd recommend this boat and crew highly. It was a great day filled with a lot of great memories. I would do it again if I went back. read more

Calypso Charters - Molokini snorkeling - Snorkeling Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii