Pacific Whale Foundation - Molokini & Turtle Arches Snorkel
Here’s a fantastic way to begin the day
– snorkeling at stunning Molokini, the ancient, submerged volcano
(don’t worry – it’s extinct). Molokini is home to a stunning array of
wildlife, which you will get to see firsthand. The experts at Pacific
Whale Foundation will be right there with you to tell you all about the
natural wonders that unfold before you. As a bonus, you’ll get to dive
into the cool waters of Turtle Arches, which are named for the giant
sea-turtles that abound.
Tour Highlights:
- Cruise to two prime snorkel destinations: Molokini and Turtle Arches
- See a wide variety of marine life – colorful tropical fish and turtles
- Boat features a waterslide, sunbathing areas and a shaded cabin
- Where and When:
- Tour time:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Check in 45 minutes prior to departure at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Maui Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku (GPS address). View Map
Parking at the Maui Harbor Shops/Maui Ocean Center Aquarium is $1.00/hour and the first 15 minutes are free.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Participants must be able to swim to go snorkeling.
Use of any full-face snorkel masks are not allowed on Pacific Whale Foundation activities due to safety concerns.
REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN GUIDELINES: This tour requires you to use reef-safe sunscreen in accordance with the statewide ban on sunscreens that harm the reefs. Please read the ingredients list of your sunscreen as "reef-safe" is not a regulated term and sunscreens listed as such can have the following banned ingredients in them: oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, avobenzine, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Reef-Safe sunscreen can also be found in local stores or be purchased on-board (4oz for $13 rate may change).
Wheelchairs: This vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible. Guests who can walk onto the boat (with or without assistance from someone in their group) and head to a seat may attend but probably will not be able to snorkel. Restrooms and the upper decks are not wheelchair accessible or easily accessible for guests who cannot walk long or are not steady on their feet. There is no storage available for wheelchairs.
- Special Notes:
- Includes:
* Professionally fitted, premium snorkel gear (including optical masks for eyeglass wearers)
* Flotation devices
* Reef-safe sunscreen
* Free learn-to-snorkel class
* Free fish i.d. class
* Free guided reef tour
* Free Jr. Naturalist program
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 5 hours
- Vendor:
- Pacific Whale Foundation
- Island:
- Maui
- Capacity:
- 147 passenger capacity but this cruise runs with just 70 max. guests for added comfort and an improved experience
- Equipment:
- Ocean Guardian or Ocean Voyager
Both vessels are modern 65-foot double-deck power catamarans delivering an ultra-smooth ride. Both vessels feature a spacious cabin and sunbathing areas, a galley with bar and serving area, comfortable armchair seats, and snorkel platform, freshwater showers and his/hers bathrooms. Both vessels have a capacity of 147 passengers.
Snorkel cruise vessel is subject to change without prior notice.