Best snorkel/ whale watching tour ever! Jen and Eleni where so wonderful! Great stops to watch whales, wonderful time of snorkeling. both sides of Molokini. 2 more stops with great turtles. They were always offering snacks and drinks along the way - yummy banana bread! They both were so fun and helpful! Great information along the way. Took great pictures and posted them immediately They are the way to go!! read more

Great tour, guides, quality and experience 5/5 all around. All the captains were energetic and fun.

Captain Jen and Elani are the best! They have great energy and provided a perfect snorkeling experience. Photos were taken to capture amazing moments that we never are prepared to take. We were even lucky to see a mommy and baby whale breach out of the ocean. Highly recommend! read more

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Such a magical day with Maui Snorkel Charters. Jen and Elena were AMAZING!!!They made us so comfortable and provided all the important information. Had the best time swimming with turtles!! Highly Recommend!!! read more

Fantastic crew, great boat, amazing whales and snorkeling! They're the best - and by leaving early, you end up at the crater before the big boats get there. Highly recommend! read more

We found this through Google search and was pleasantly surprised. We didn't know what to expect and the whole experience was wonderful. My kids saw turtles! An intimate experience, great crew. Felt safe. read more

We saw so many sea turtles! And spinner dolphins too. Very friendly crew and great prices. They leave from The Kihei Boat Ramp. read more

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Best Snorkeling Trip Ever! Maui Snorkel Charters was incredible! Captain Doug and Jennifer were amazing -- so friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. We were the first boat out to the crater, so we got to snorkel before any of the crowds showed up, which was awesome. We stopped at several great spots, and every one of them was beautiful. This was my kids' first time snorkeling in the ocean (ages 12 and 10), and they absolutely loved it! They're already talking about where they want to snorkel next -- they're hooked now. They thought of everything: banana bread, coffee, snacks, drinks, and they even take tons of pictures that they share for free. It made it so nice to just enjoy the experience without worrying about photos. I honestly couldn't imagine a better trip -- the bar is set high now for any future snorkel adventures! I'd recommend Maui Snorkel Charters every single time, and we really hope to go back again someday! read more

We went last week , it was my first time snorkeling with my daughter . We went for her 15th birthday. Jenny was so nice and the captain was really knowledgeable and helpful. They explained everything so thoroughly to us . They made me feel so comfortable. I definitely recommend them . Plus they gave us some hot coffe and delicious local banana bread and snacks . Thank you again . read more

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Look, You can tell when people love what they do, you know, when they give it their all! Our crew, Captain Cary and Allison, were the best! They have a chill but professional vibe, big smiles and energy, knowledge of all the area, marine life, geologic and geographic facts, a great music playlist and not to be overlooked they put safety front and center at the beginning of the trip. The boat is sturdy and clean, looking brand new, the sites were epic with all the whales, turtles, fish and reefs, but it was the crew that really made it feel special. We have already let a few friends that are coming to this island know, if you do a snorkel trip, use Maui Snorkel Charters! read more

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The boat was already in the water when we got there for our 6:30 AM checkin. we were the first boat at the crater and great to snorkel when not so crowded. Captain Alex and Captain Jenn were great. it was the smoothest zodiac trip we've ever experienced. and that was driving through 3-4 ft swells. we had amazing stops also at the drop zone, red hill and turtle town. lots of turtles and not crowded because we started before the other boats the crew including intern Anna were engaging, full of local knowledge and great sense of humors if you want a great snorkel adventure then look these guys up read more

Everything was above and beyond!The crew were very knowledgeable about everything,which made it that much better.

Captain Jane and crew were very informative and very attentive to everyone on board. It was a great experience.

Wouldn't recommend for non-swimmers. Mixed feelings about this one. On one hand, Captain Jenn and the crew were very professional and the hospitality was on point. The boat wasn't overcrowded and the snacks were good. However, if you're a non-swimmer or a first-timer, be careful. I chose this tour because I heard they guide you through the snorkeling, but we felt pretty ignored once we were in the water. Most of the attention (and the photography) went to the confident swimmers. It's an expensive 5-hour trip to feel like an afterthought. It was a bit of a letdown since we were really looking forward to those memories. read more

The absolute BEST snorkeling trip I have ever been on. We went on 11/18 with Captain Allison and I'm so sorry I cannot remember his name for the life of me, but they were INCREDIBLE. Right after we took off we saw the first humpback whales of the season. We then headed over to the crater to do some snorkeling where we saw a competition (group of 4-5 male humpbacks) which hung out near the crater while we snorkeled. Then we headed over to the back of the crater for the elevator, which is a part of the water where it can raise you up 15+ feet due to the wake. To end the snorkeling we headed over to a cleaning station, where tons of sea turtles hangout to get "cleaned" by the fish. We saw close to 10 different sea turtles hanging out. Lastly, on our way back to the boat ramp we saw a pod of dolphins and one of them had a baby! This was such a fantastic trip. On top of that the two captains were absolutely incredible. They were nice, attentive, informative, and funny. The charter included wet suit tops, all the gear, snacks, coffee, water, and reef safe sunscreen! read more

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We were so fortunate to find Maui Snorkel Charters on our fabulous snorkel trip to Molokini and Turtle Town! We were greeted by Jen who was so friendly and set the tone for the day as a fun, positive and incredible experience. I felt super comfortable with her and Doug in charge as I was bringing my older mom and little boy on their first snorkel. They LOVED it and I felt safe in the water with our guides who obviously have massive experience. The yellow safari boat turned out to be SO MUCH BETTER than the fancy catamaran we almost booked. These two (Doug and Jen) will make this so awesome and you will get pictures for free as a bonus. The local homemade banana bread and coffee was perfect. If you want a snorkel trip with only a handful of guests this is it. Thank you for making my son's first trip out in the ocean the best one ever. He saw a huge eel and baby pup sharks which didn't scare him away. The picture Jen sent us on the back side of Molokini will be our Xmas card it's that cute. Thank you for the experience! We will definitely 100% be back next time!! Until then, Zane and crew read more

I LOVED IT !! Allison and Jen were the best ^_^ tons of fun !! would recommend if you like snorkeling but are a beginner. bring tylonel if you get seasick like me read more

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Trish, Bailey and Captain Doug greeted us at the boat ramp with a super friendly attitude. They fed us coffee and a few morning snacks before loading us up to go out. WeThis was a great tour with great folks. We had a blast and felt well taken care of. read more

My wife and I had a great time. Doug and Jen were friendly, humorous, knowledgeable, and kept everyone safe. We got to Molokini before the crowds, got to ride the elevator on the backside of the crater, and swam with turtles. Best snorkeling trip we've ever been on. Thanks MSC! read more

Everything was perfect. Exactly the kind of tour we were looking for. Out eeely. On the water before the other hundreds. Went to 4 spots to snorkel. Was beautiful clear waters. They watched carefully to guide us. A no fluff tour. Had water and treats. Alison and Kerry were delightful! Will do this again next visit to Maui. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Don't MISS this! I've been coming to maui for over 50 years..and this was the most perfect day EVER ! Dont get on a crowded boat with average service! Capt. Cary and Allison are so knowledgeable and professional , went to the perfect snorkeling spots.. first to molokini . Did backside molokini and refs end! Turtle town And saw more sea life than ever. Snacks and smiles and a Capt that knows exactly where to go and when . If you only do one thing on Maui, forget the luau .......Get in the water! It's what makes maui special! Learn from a Capt that has aloha in his heart ! On a boat that is designed perfectly... easy entry.. fast and fun! read more

The trip of a life time! The crew was very personable , so come expecting humor , sarcasm, and advice that will save your life! Being in the ocean can be dangerous if you don't listen to the captain. I came a little nervous of the ocean because I'm not the "best" swimmer but we both swam the whole crater and got lucky to swim the back side of it as well!! Just relax and enjoy! We also seen giant turtles and schools of fish! The worst part of this trip was braiding my hair , I came out with very knotted hair so my biggest advice is don't braid your hair! Other than that this was my #1 favorite thing to do on Maui. read more

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Wow. Just wow! Don't look anywhere else, definitely book the Molokini snorkel tour with Cary and Allison. You won't be disappointed. This was a bucket list item for me and it exceeded expectations! I loved the smaller boat and more personalized tour experience. Cary even spent extra time chasing whales at the beginning and end too. We ended up spending almost 5 hours out there and saw so many things--Humpback whales including a large competitive pod and mom and calf, Hawaiian Monk Seals, turtles and oh so many incredible fish!! They had all the gear you could need, including wet suits (no additional charge) which I didn't think I would need at all but it definitely helped. My only regret was not renting a GoPro from them too! I was grateful for their extra attention and assistance when needed too. They went above and beyond to make the whole experience unforgettable. Thank you so much, Cary and Allison!! read more

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Great place Great experience!! Loved it so much. Capital Doug and Jen weee super helpful read more

Highly recommend this company for snorkeling tour. We visited great locations where we saw an abundance of sea life including our favorite sea turtles (this was truly amazing experience). It was an amazing sight to see and they knew exactly where to take us for this adventure. However my most favorite spot is where they dropped us at the edge of the crater where there is a 300 ft drop to the bottom of the ocean (peaceful, eerily quiet, exciting. You look out ahead into the dark blue water and think you see clearly until a fish appears from nowhere swimming towards you - weird feeling) What to also note: the boat fits 18 people which was perfect. We did not have to wait on a lot of people to get in and out of the boat. It felt more customized and personal treatment; not just a number to get through the tour. We saw other large charters with so many people and looked so crowded. Our captains Jen and Alex were fantastic. Friendly and extremely fun. We were one of the first boats to go out to the locations so that we can avoid all the rush of people also jumping into the waters. This review is verbose ; but wanted to get the message across to find the right charter company for your visit. It's not every day one visits Maui. So pick the right group to take to you to experience some awesome locations that will have a lasting memory for you and your family. You won't regret it. Good luck and enjoy! read more

I didn't know Maui had such great snorkeling until I took this trip. Saw lots of coral, fish, turtles, eels, and one small shark. It was whale season, so we had the bonus of seeing at least 3 pods... one very close up with great fin action! Would definitely take this tour.... the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Best tour. They took us to the best spots to see fish and turtles. I highly recommend them!

Outstanding tour with unique views you won't get anywhere else. They catered to our skill levels and ensured safety of all aboard their craft. Would go back again next time we are in Maui! read more

Highly recommended. Polite, friendly, and professional crew. Leaves early so you get to be one of the first ones out there. Provides all equipment and snacks! read more

What a fun trip!!!! Amazing snorkeling experience. Our guide Jen and Alex were the best!! Ended up snorkeling in FOUR different locations!!! Saw a reef shark, dolphins, turtles, an eel and countless beautiful fish. Such an incredible way to spend our morning. We absolutely loved it!!!!! read more

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Maui snorkeling crew was amazing, we booked the early morning 6:30 they had hot coffee and banana bread, sunscreen and equipment. We were the 1st boat to leave and the 1st to arrive. Capt. knew all the great spots and he just followed along with us. Hopped back on and went to the other side of Molikia where the divers go, again the 1st boat and absolutely amazing. Allison took such great care of us, took amazing photos and was great! They both encouraged my daughter to snorkel at every spot. Along the way we followed a pod of dolphins and then we found turtles as soon as we hit our last spot. We highly recommend these guys, we had the best time, thank you. The Hart family San Diego . read more

I found their brochure at ACE rental car. I wasn't sure what to expect. We booked the Molokini &Turtle town trip. The day surpassed my expectations. A great boat. Small amount of passengers. Turtles!! Fish like swimming in an aquarium! Jen and Doug were wonderful co-captain. We enjoyed 5 great places. At the end of the day, I noticed another boat. Much smaller, double the people. Looked overcrowded, but it was probably legal. I was so happy with the Maui Snorkel Charters. You will be too. Oh, and Jen took pictures and video all day and shared it will us all for NO EXTRA CHARGE! Book a trip with them, you will not regret your adventure . No Ka Oi. (The best!) read more

Cpt. Jen and Alex were AMAZING! I loved this intimate tour out of Kihei boat ramp! They greeted us with banana bread, coffee and humor bright and early. We went to check out 4 snorkel spots and stayed at each one for as long as the group wanted. The conditions were perfect, and they had plenty of knowledge to share about the islands. We chased whales when we saw them too! The boat was clean, and equipped with all the safety/emergency gadgets you might need. I highly recommend. I can't wait to go again. Oh and they play great music too!!! read more

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This was definitely the highlight of our Maui trip. Wonderful crew and amazing snorkeling to be had. They provide all necessary gear (plus prescription goggles!) and there was so much cool stuff to see. Worth every penny! Please do note that if you are prone to seasickness, getting on a boat to go snorkeling sounds amazing and is amazing ... but you may wind up hurking your breakfast on windy days. read more

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Great time with captain Jen! We have a boat at home and free dive/snorkel regularly year round. We debated on spending just a little more money and just renting a boat and doing a little tour ourselves but we are so glad we went with this charter! The crew was friendly and funny, as well as knowledgeable about the sea life and history of islands etc. We loved chatting with them about the differences in our sea life at home, as well as being able to ask them questions about the history they shared. We had a beautiful morning out on the water. We saw lots of other charters after we hit the spots already so it wasn't crowded at any of the spots with other tour groups. Also when we looked around the other boats were packed and I purposely chose this charter for their low number of spots they allow, even though their boat can hold many more people. We highly recommend Maui snorkel charters, I really did my research and it paid off. Thank you captain Jen and crew! read more

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Wow, just wow. Seeing all the other tours pack people in, limit their excursion to a small area, packed in like sardines, and arriving to destinations after us I'm so thankful I chose Maui Snorkel Charters. It was amazing. The crew was superb! I could wax poetic about my experience for quite some time but I'll finish with "I recommend not spending your money elsewhere" read more

The trip was amazing. Our captains Cary and Allison were awesome, helpful, full of tips, helped when my daughter was anxious and would not get in, and kept us moving all morning. Unlike other snorkel trips we saw while we were out, we were encouraged to explore while the captain followed us on the boat. The boat was easy to get on and off and super fun. This is a family owned and operated and the personal attention given to us while we were on the boat was far above our expectations. I honestly can't recommend this trip enough. Will be calling them the next time we are in Maui. read more

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Amazing trip, don't hesitate and book right now. We got 4 stops in less time than the big boats do 1 or 2 max. So nice to see so many different things on one trip and still get back by lunch! We saw so many whales and even had a baby pushed right to our boat. Captain had no problem taking whale breaks as we couldn't stop watching. read more

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When you visit Maui, if Maui Snorkel Charters isn't on your list of things to do - then you're missing out on one of the highlights of your trip to Maui. The captain and crew bend over backwards in their efforts to make sure you have a fantastic time and take you to spots that guarantee you'll see something worth your trip. We saw green turtles, unicorn fish, coronet fish, and many more on this trip and next time to Maui hope to see even more! We can't recommend Maui Snorkel Charters highly enough, they truly are 'No Ka Oi', simply the BEST! Mahalo, William & Debbie Ingersoll - Sacramento, CA 4/11/2024 read more

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Exceptional trip and fabulous crew. Quick shot from Kihei boat ramp to Molikini. They took us to three separate spots (2 in crater, one on backside!). Like snorkeling in a fish tank. Great descriptions of different fish, geology, history etc. so informative! Their boat is perfect. Not too big, stable and fast, only 15 people on board. Great snorkel gear including prescription masks. No need to rent in town. Plenty of flotation devices for those uncomfortable or unfamiliar with snorkeling. Very accommodating and great with the young kids taking part. The joy and wonder of the littles was priceless. As a bonus, took us to real Turtle Town off Makena. As captain said, "we can't make it any easier for you!" He wasn't exaggerating. We swam with at least a dozen just cruising around us and nesting on sea floor about 15-20 feet below. Wow! The crew were delightful. Thoughtful, genuine, funny, caring, safe and enthusiastic. You could tell they love their jobs. Bonus points for how compassionate they were with one tourist not feeling well. Having done numerous snorkel trips on Maui and Big Island, this was hands down the best ever. BTW, even if you're staying in West Maui, I'd recommend driving down instead of going from Lahaina or Maalea. More time actually snorkeling vs. transporting. Thanks to everyone for such a wonderful experience (I'm not a big Yelp reviewer but wanted to take time because they were so fabulous and deserving) read more

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