The snorkel store is a professional and authentic store, and I am thankful for how concise and…read moregreat they are. They are extremely thorough in explaining how snorkeling works, and are very explicit to the bone. Additionally, their customer service is impeccable (shoutout to Steve) with even providing the daily scoop of whee to spot sea turtles. (We got to see 5!) All in all, they have cost efficient gear and great customer service, and I sincerely hope to come again and best wishes. -Nancy

Thank you Lisa! Stopped in today because the grandkids wanted to snorkel for the first time. We…read morecould not have had a better person help us prepare Zoe (8) and Cillian (6) for their first snorkel adventure. She made them feel excited and confident to put on their snorkel gear and get into the ocean. She set them up with a mask, fins, and a floater and shared with us the best place to see fish, and they did! I had already checked out The Snorkel Store website which is very informative and amazing. Signing up for the newsletter got us a discount, yay! Besides the snorkel gear we rented three Tommy Bahama beach chairs which are great because you can wear them down to the beach as a backpack. One less thing to carry. Before we left Lisa said, "Let me get you a bag of sand toys for you to enjoy after you're done snorkeling." This was so fantastic because grandchild #3 was in the car with Papa and the sand toys were an absolute hit. We will definitely make sure they're washed and returned with the all the other equipment tomorrow before 5:00pm. If you need any type of beach gear, this is the place to go! We will definitely be back again when we're on the island.

It's hard to beat Snorkel Bob's!…read more I've rented from them on both Maui and Oahu. What I like: - excellent pricing - no hard-sell/up-sell tactics - friendly and expertly-trained staff - you can drop off your snorkel gear at multiple locations That last one is really key for me. It's so nice to just drive around the island, stopping to snorkel wherever you wish, without having to worry about eventually circling around or back-tracking.

The one thing I really wanted to do at the island was snorkeling, and we came across this place. He…read morewas super nice and made sure to inform us about everything we needed to know. The price was amazing, and the quality was just as good. They are a very honest buisness with good morals and you wont regret shopping here :)

My night snorkel with Donna was a peak life experience! I can't begin to list all the creatures we…read moresaw. Turtles, eels, puffer fish, box fish, crabs, sea cucumbers, shrimp, lobster, it was AMAZING. Donna is an absolutely wonderful human being, a great guide. We had a blast!

Me and my wife were really looking forward to this snorkeling tour, but it turned out to be a huge…read moredisappointment. While we didn't see much inside water, that's understandable as it not under control. However The guide didn't seem particularly interested in ensuring everyone had a good experience. To make matters worse, we paid $100 for the photo package, expecting high-quality memories of our adventure. Unfortunately, the photos were terrible--blurry, poorly framed, and far from what you'd expect for the price. It felt like a complete waste of money. I wouldn't recommend the especially given how much they charge. There are better options for snorkeling in Maui--save your money and look elsewhere.

Captain Michael and crew who led our "Discover Lanai" day were awesome! Super attentive, the food…read morewas abundant, the boat was very clean, and I felt safe out snorkeling even with a pretty big swell shift from the Hurricane. The details: Our tour started by meeting at tree at the Sheraton, which sounds awkward but for us was super convenient and it was fun boarding the sailboat from the beach but you will get a little wet! Captain Michael walks you though the day and then you are off for about ~90 minutes to Lanai. During that time you are served (not a buffet) two meals. The cinnamon rolls were great and the breakfast croissants are now something I make at home. There was also a photographer on board so we took advantage and took some family photos (you buy at the end and I found them a whole lot cheaper and less stress than an actual family shoot). Once you get to the Island you can take a golf cart or take a short walk to the beach where they have all the gear you need. After the safety briefing you have about 2 hours to snorkel with the crew serving as lifeguards in the water. It is VERY easy to lose where you are when you've got your head underwater. I appreciated how attentive the crew was to where the four of us were at since there were a few times we needed some gentle guidance out of a harms way (shoreline rocks). The photographer also captures your snorkel sesh. After snorkeling, you're treated to another full meal of noodles and chicken. Followed by anything you might need for a little seasickness to prep for the journey back . My 12 yo son was pretty full at this point and had befriended the captain who let him help get the boat ready for the return trip. That was very cool! The ride home was a bit bumpy (Hurricane Lowell was coming) but Captain Michael did a great job avoiding anything major and even found a pod of dolphins. We also enjoyed the mai tais! Great experience! We will book more tours in the future. I would have booked another snorkeling or sunset tour during this trip but the water quality really deteriorated with the upcoming storm.

The crew on our Trilogy sunset dinner cruise--Kayden, Kevin, Michelle, and Captain Kukii--did an…read moreamazing job making the evening unforgettable. The level of service exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel incredibly well taken care of throughout the cruise. The four-course meal was stellar and much better than we expected from food served on a boat. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Between the incredible crew, exceptional service, wonderful food, beautiful ocean views, and Maui sunset, this was the perfect way to end our time in Maui. We couldn't have asked for a better final evening on the island.

One of the highlights of my trip to Maui was coming to Black Rock Beach in Lahaina. Originally we…read morewere supposed to stay in Lahaina, but because of the rebuilding of the area, we stayed a little further south. I wish I did stay in the area because the whole area is a vibe. It's a little more touristy with resorts and shopping areas, but once you get on the beach you forget all that. Some of our group was already here and gave us specific instructions on where to park. We parked in a paid parking garage and had to walk between hotels to find the entrance to the beach. This particular stretch is in front of the Sheraton Maui Resort. This beach was awesome! Don't get confused like I did and think this was a black sand beach. Black Rock refers to the giant black lava rock going from the beach into the ocean. It's a very popular cliff diving area. In my opinion, you got to have some athletic ability to do the cliff diving. There's two ways to get to the peak of the rock to jump. There's a path from the shore, but you have to do a little climbing with a very sketch path to the top. The other option is to swim in the ocean towards the end of the rock where you have a little ladder to get you up, but you still have to get to the top of the rock. My friends and I decided to do the swim out which in itself was a challenge. One I got close, I decided to be the photographer in the water for when my friends jumped. We hung out in the water for awhile before swimming back to shore. The beach is perfect for lounging around, with soft white sand and crystal clear water. I brought my snorkel and goggles to really appreciate what's under the sea. We stayed out here way longer than we planned because time flies when you are having fun. On my next trip to Maui, I would totally consider staying right on this beach. I will most definitely be back!

Favorite beach in Maui. You can guarantee you will see 3+ turtles by the rocks on the right side…read moreevery time. And occasionally, a Hawaiian monk seal that comes up to bask in the sun during the day. Tourists here are the worst though! I have seen them crowding the turtles (10 ft distance is the law), standing on the swimming turtles to treat them like surf boards, and even approaching the monk seals or blocking their path back to the water (50+ ft is the law). Enjoy this beach responsibly and respect the beautiful wild life that frequent this beach.

Highly recommend! Captain Bama, Gavin, and Tylee made our snorkeling excursion amazing! Super…read morespecial day. So many cherished memories made on every one of our Teralani Sailing Adventures.

August 20,2026. My mom and I booked a premiere snorkeling trip from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. This is…read morelocated at the Outrigger and the catamaran comes right up onto the beach to load the passengers. The all female deck, service, crew were outstanding and that's an understatement! They are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and so kind and helpful. From informing us of everything, to the rules, the fun, the food, the drinks, the snorkeling everything was TOP NOTCH! We saw turtles, coral, beautiful fishies, a hammerhead shark I pointed out! It was a blast! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

Thanks to a local recommendation, I too can vouch for this sweet little beach especially those…read moretraveling with children or novice ocean & snorkelers. Very calm waters with plenty of reefs near and while we didn't see thousands of variety of fish we saw enough to leave happy and with good stories... My son saw a turtle! and we saw lots of Dori's family members and tons of Reef Tigerfish which also known as the Hawaiian State fish! There is a golden time to do snorkeling or swimming without the bigger waves rolling in. We got there around 11 and stayed until 1pm or so because the waters began to feel more forceful. Also a telling sign was the surfers started showing up another telling sign the tides were shifting. Have a great time, and be ready to see a lot of beach chickens too! Oh lastly, it's a very short walk if you want to grab something to eat at a cool indoor mall with a few food truck style options and if you need to shop for things (Safeway, Longs drugs, ABC, novelties).

Pros: This beach is great for kids being able to play at the beach without having to worry about…read morewaves knocking them down. There is coral with fish which is great for little toddlers to see if you bring some goggles. And parking is easy and free. Downsides: There is so much glass on the beach. If you are going with little kids bring water shoes. I was taking small and big pieces of fresh broken glass -- not sea glass-- out of the sand and water. There are homeless people. We went early in the morning and a person was swimming close to us and he pooped in the water. A huge human turd floated by us and it was disgusting. It's sad because the water was clear and the coral made it such a fun place for the kids but that incident made it so gross, I had to shower immediately. But because the area was so shallow we stayed anyways.... The shaded area smells like pee. So not sure how clean it is.

I'd add that right into the social part--it makes it clear the crowd was fun without making it…read moresound like a booze-cruise-only vibe. We had the BEST time on the Sea Maui Sunset Cocktail Cruise! From the very beginning, the experience was wonderful. We called to book and spoke with Sunshine, who was exactly that -- an absolute ray of sunshine! She was so sweet, incredibly helpful, communicated everything clearly, and genuinely made us even more excited for the experience. When it was time to board, it was immediately clear that the crew knew exactly what they were doing. We visited during "hurricane" season, so the swells were definitely LARGE -- but that didn't stop us from having the time of our lives! Great music, amazing staff, fun fellow cruisers, drinks flowing, delicious food, and the most incredible Maui sunset. The vibes were absolutely immaculate from start to finish. Somewhere along the way, I also became the unofficial, official iPhone-ographer of the boat and ended up taking photos for sooo many people! One of my favorite things about the cruise was the crowd -- it was truly all ages, and ALL ages were awesome and an absolute pleasure to party with. We met so many genuinely nice people, including a group we clicked with so well that we decided to keep the night going afterward and ended up hanging out and doing karaoke together! That probably says everything you need to know about the fun, friendly, social atmosphere Sea Maui creates. We had such a great experience that I'm already excited to hopefully book a private charter with Sea Maui for our wedding welcome party next year! 10/10 experience. Highly recommend. Thank you, Sunshine and the entire Sea Maui crew for such a memorable evening! And enjoy the pics! Sea Maui, hit me up and I'll send you the rest -- I have HUNDREDS. :

Sea Maui's cocktail sunset cruise was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Nick, Luke and…read moreJames were absolute rock stars. And when they say open bar... they mean it. Beers, cocktails, spirits, pretty much whatever you wanted and the crew constantly walked around asking if anyone needed another drink. The heavy appetizers were also way better than I expected for "boat food", chicken katsu, Chinese chicken salad, pasta salad and kalua pork sliders, everything was really good. (No pictures cause I mopped it lol) The cruise itself was around 1.5 to 2 hours and our ride was incredibly smooth, although obviously that'll depend on the weather. They also offer a kamaʻāina discount if you call to book, which brought it to around $100 per person for us. Between the views, legit open bar, surprisingly good food and an awesome crew, I thought it was absolutely worth it. Would do this again in a heartbeat.

An Absolute Must-Do in Maui! March 6, 2026…read more Our morning trip with Makai Adventures was easily the highlight of our vacation! If you are looking for an intimate, high-quality whale watching experience, look no further. The Boat The vessel is fantastic. It's an inflatable-style boat, but don't let that fool you--it was incredibly stable on the water. It seats about 20 people, so it feels personalized rather than crowded. Most of the seats are shaded, which was a huge plus for staying comfortable in the sun while we scanned the horizon. The Crew A massive shout-out to our captain and naturalist Levi & Travis! They were the perfect duo: Safety-First: We felt totally secure and well-cared for the entire time. Informative & Funny: We learned so much about whale behavior, and their humor kept the energy high and the vibes great. Genuine Kindness: You can tell they truly love what they do. The Whales The wildlife did not disappoint! Since we went out in the morning, the water was beautiful, and we saw so many whales. We spent the entire trip watching them breach and splash around. It was a non-stop show of tail flukes and massive splashes. Thank you, Makai Adventures, for such an awesome and unforgettable adventure. We will definitely be back!

We booked last minute, but are so glad we decided to do it! The crew (Levi and Allison) were…read morefantastic - very knowledgeable, made it really fun and light with jokes, and were kind in letting us move around to see an up close encounter. We have recommended them to others and will book with them again if we come back during whale watching season.

I had never been on a whale watching tour before…read more Being here while the humpback whales were chilling in Maui was an experience I'll never forget. Finding the spot initially was a little confusing, we were the last ones to show up! You are given a number based on when you arrive and you choose a seat on the boat. There is a captain and a naturalist on board who talks about the whales. If you're sitting in the back of the boat, you really can't hear what's being said so sit at the front or in the middle. We circled around and got to see a baby whale breech the water! Such magnificent animals. When a microphone was lowered in the water, we could hear the whales "singing." Did you know it's only the males that do this? The time goes by reallllly fast, so just enjoy being out there.

Fantastic experience Megan was our guide and our captain was also excellent. They were so friendly…read more. The boat held about 25 people . They had actual seats . It was a super pleasant experience and we saw a ton of whales. They were knowledgeable we got to listen to the whales they stuck a mic under water. So much fun ! We did the two hour tour at 7:10 am we also got a great sunrise view. Highly recommend this company ! Would definitely come back! They exceeded my expectations ! Amazing experience !