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JOIN US FOR AN EPIC MOLOKINI CRATER SNORKELING ADVENTURE!
A Molokini snorkeling adventure aboard Calypso is the most fun on Maui! This stable, high-speed, triple-decker catamaran will get you to two snorkel sites fast: Molokini Crater and Turtle Town, and with all the equipment you need and plenty of food on board, what more could you ask for?
You’ll be welcomed aboard by our friendly crew and enjoy a delicious, hearty breakfast. After everyone is settled in, it’s off to the most popular underwater destination in Maui for some morning Molokini snorkeling! While you’re enjoying the feel of the ocean wind in your hair, from December through April, watch the horizon for the incredible humpback whales!
Even if you’ve never snorkeled before, or are not a strong swimmer, you can still snorkel! The crew will patiently instruct you on how to use the snorkel gear. If you don’t want to snorkel or swim, the Calypso has a glass bottom in one section, so you can watch your friends and the fish. If you decide to join them later, reaching the water is simple. Wide staircases are lowered through the water’s surface. If you’d rather go express, the boat also has two water slides and a second deck jumping-off point.
After your Molokini morning snorkeling, Calypso will whisk you to Turtle Town – a second snorkeling spot. Off the south side of Maui, Turtle Town is home to a plethora of large sea turtles as well as dynamic reef fish. For lunch we serve flatbread turkey sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches with BBQ sauce, and veggie burgers, chips, three bean and potato salad, and fruit and veggie platters. Unlimited ice-cold soda, juice and water are served all day long. And just when you think the trip couldn’t possibly get better, they come around with chocolate chip cookies.
Ready for the ultimate Maui snorkeling adventure? Book this epic tour online now!
ABOUT MOLOKINI CRATER
Molokini Crater is located between the islands of Maui and Kaho’olawe. This beautiful site is not only home to several fish species, but many species of birds, as well! The crater is a designated Marine Life Conservation District and bird preserve, so no fishing or climbing on the crater is allowed, but wearing flippers and a mask to watch the fish is perfectly wonderful.
The inner curve of the crater shelters a huge reef where the visibility is often more than 100 feet – perfect for snorkeling! Fish of all kinds will swim by, busily conducting their beautiful business. While you’re exploring, you may see parrotfish, black triggerfish, and longnose butterflyfish. An underwater photographer will be swimming in the mix too, capturing you and your friends/family discovering one of the coolest places on the planet!
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45-minutes prior to departure
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5.5 Hours
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Ma’alaea Harbor, Slip 76, 101 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793
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- There is paid parking available at Maui Harbor Shops / Maui Ocean Center located at: 300 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793 and at the Ma’alaea Harbor around the boat slips
- Give yourself extra time to account for traffic, weather, road construction, parking , and the walk from the parking lot to the boat slip (10-15 minutes) in order to arrive at check-in 45-minutes prior to departure
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Breakfast
- Scrambled eggs and pork sausage links
- Mixed Fruit, muffins, and pastries
- Unlimited ice-cold soda, juice (passion, orange, guava), and water
- Hot coffee and tea
Lunch
- Flatbread turkey sandwiches
- Pulled pork sandwiches with BBQ sauce
- Veggie burgers (the vegetarian option must be ordered at the time of booking)
- Chips
- Potato and three bean salad
- Veggie and fruit platters
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Unlimited ice-cold soda, juice (passion, orange, guava), and water
Also Included
- Use of top-quality snorkel gear and flotation devices
- Whale watching (When in season, December – April)
- Informative and historical narration
- Professional captain and crew
- Two restrooms
- 2 Freshwater showers
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- Adult beverages available for purchase $3.00 each
- Wetsuits available for rent $10.00 each
- Underwater digital camera rentals $85.00 each
- Dramamine 2 tablets $5.00
- T-shirts available for purchase $20.00 each
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- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Parking fees
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- Hat
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Reef safe sunscreen
- Light jacket or sweater
- Valid ID required for passengers 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages
- Cash if you plan to tip the crew
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Snorkel Locations and Wildlife
- Snorkel locations are not guaranteed they are determined daily by our captains based on weather conditions, swell height and direction, and many years of experience in Maui waters
- The ride to the snorkel location is approximately 60 minutes. If prone to seasickness, please prepare accordingly
- Wildlife sightings, while likely, are not guaranteed
Dietary Needs
- If you have a dietary restriction (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) this must be noted and specific dietary restricted lunch requested at time of booking
Alcohol
- With safety in mind alcoholic beverages are served only after the snorkel portion of the tour is completed.
- Minimum drinking age is 21
- Must have valid photo ID
Operations
- Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
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- Most travelers can participate
- Basic swimming skills recommended
BOAT AMENITIES
TWO WATER SLIDES!
As if your Molokini snorkeling tour couldn’t get any more fun, Calypso sports two exciting water slides. One zips you straight up and off the bow with a thrilling drop. The other is a bit calmer, but still quite fun. The whole family can go up and down, and around and around all day. Slide, shout, splash, swim, climb stairs, and do it again. Why not? You’re on vacation!
EASY OCEAN ACCESS!
Almost every place you look, Calypso has created a path straight to the place you want to be – the ocean! 11 individual dive stairs lead you right to the water, and each has its own handrail for a convenient entry and exit. The rear dive step is particularly cool. It’s lowered directly into the sea, which is quite similar to boats visiting the Great Barrier Reef! You’re going to love it.
LARGE SHADY CABIN!
We understand you want to work on your tan, but there’s a good chance you’ll need a break from the island sun at some point. No worries! Calypso’s got you covered – literally! The shady main cabin gets plenty of airflow, and will provide all the respite you need. You’ll find comfortable chairs, tables to accommodate groups of all sizes, and – of course – the tasty food and drink counter.
SNORKELING INSTRUCTION!
Our crew members are advanced ocean explorers, and they will explain the snorkel equipment they provide. You will be outfitted with a snorkel set that fits to your face and feet, and you will learn what to expect on your first float above the reef. Feel free to ask questions throughout your Molokini snorkeling tour. When you are ready to hop in, go for it!
GUEST SAFETY!
First and foremost, we focus on safety. Calypso is a United States Coast Guard certified passenger vessel. We take care to abide by all the USCG applicable rules and regulations, and we carry all the necessary safety equipment that is required. We also provide safety instructions and information about the snorkel sites and the boat.
Glass-Bottom Windows!
Once the boat stops, you can take advantage of one of the rarest amenities of any boat in Maui. Descend beneath the lower deck into Calypso’s glass-bottom viewing room. Four panels of large aquarium-style glass transform the ocean into, well, an aquarium! There is space to sit, relax, and really take in the lovely coralline views. Bring the younger kids so they can see what their older siblings are discovering outside the boat.
COMFORTABLE SEATING!
4,000 square feet of comfortable, intimate and covered seating is found on three separate decks. There are tables for most every seat. Each deck is outfitted with speakers, so no matter where you’d care to sit, you will be able to hear the narration, safety information, and jokes from captain and crew. For the best tan and the best views, go up to the top deck. When you return to your seat after your ocean adventure, no worries – every chair was made to get wet and still feel cozy.
FLOTATION DEVICES!
Should you care to spend your water time strictly on the surface, Calypso’s got all kinds of ways to float you. Included in your Molokini snorkeling tour are pool noodles, float belts, boogie boards, and life vests of all sizes. Wetsuits can help you float, too, and they are available to rent. For the whippersnappers, we’ve got kickboards complete with viewing windows! These boards are so comfy, kids have been known to nap on them while checking out the fishes.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!
Imagine yourself happily spent after snorkeling Maui’s blue waters and exploring the huge boat you’ve been riding. You’ve made friends with the fun, responsive, and dynamic captain and crew. You and your family are relaxing in the shady cabin when out of the blue, your favorite crew member brings around a delightful surprise – cookies! We can tell you from tasty experience that biting into a chocolate chip cookie is a fantastic way to end an incredible day at sea. And take heart – we have plenty to go around!
TWO FRESHWATER SHOWERS!
Once your Molokini and Turtle Town snorkeling sessions are complete, and you’re pau playing in the sea, it’s super nice to rinse off all the salt. “Pau” means “finished” in Hawaiian, and Calypso has two freshwater showers available for you to use. The shower water is warm, too!
2ND DECK JUMP PLATFORM!
Are you a daredevil, or do you want to be? On Calypso’s high second deck, the “leap of faith” awaits. Do you think you’re ready to take the leap?
THREE RESTROOMS!
Calypso is equipped with three restrooms – known as “marine heads” once you’re aboard any boat. The heads are located on the lower, main deck for your convenience.