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Maui Snorkeling Tours

The Perfect Maui Snorkeling Tours To Book While You Are In Hawaii

Sea Maui has created the best Maui Snorkeling Tours for Hawaiian visitors and locals. Everyone can have options in experiencing and meeting the magnificent sea creatures of the Pacific sea. You can choose tours well-suited to your style to enjoy more of Hawaii’s grand ocean beauty. 

One of the greatest ways to explore the stunning waters of Hawaii is by meeting its marine life underwater. You can interact with the fascinating sea creatures on your chosen Sea Maui Snorkeling tours regardless of the time. For instance, in the early morning hours for almost half a day, a couple of hours, or by the afternoon.

Aside from meeting Hawaii’s marine species underwater, you can also get a chance to witness whale viewing during its season. You can even witness dolphin sightings during your excursion in the sea waters.

Find the best Maui Snorkeling tour for you below:

West Maui Half Day Snorkel Adventure

Duration: 4.5 Hours

Schedule: Daily / Year Round

If you are looking for a snorkeling tour that starts in the morning and lasts for half a day, then choose the West Maui Half Day Snorkel Adventure. Your snorkeling excursion begins from Ka’anapali Beach, in front of Whaler’s Village, next to Leilani’s.

All the guests will be provided coffee and breakfast from Cafe Jai before your departure to the snorkeling location. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and Hawaiian spinner dolphins along the trip. In the winter, you may also experience the migration of humpback whales from Alaska to the warm waters of Maui.

Depending on the water’s current state, the captain will choose the finest location to visit that day. For example, the captain may choose Honolua Bay, Cliff House, Oluwalu, Mala Wharf, and other locations, some of Maui’s well-known snorkeling spots. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a specific location because of the constant changes in weather and water conditions.

Once a location is selected, you can get in the water and see stunning tropical fish and sea creatures. You will meet the Hawaiian green sea turtles, vivid reefs, and some unexpected sea creatures like the Hawaiian Monk Seal. As you take a cruise back to Ka’anapali Beach, you can enjoy a lunch served by Cafe Jai once more. You will also have access to premium beers, artisan cocktails, and other liquors. Additionally, this tour will be using HD cameras the entire time to document your adventure. So, all guests will have tangible memories of meeting Hawaii’s rich marine life.

Xpress Snorkel Tour on Maui

Duration: 2.5 hours

Schedule: Available Daily April 15th – Dec 14th

If you’re not looking for a fancy half-day excursion and just want to snorkel, this trip is for you. This snorkel adventure is unique to Sea Maui and offers the fastest option from the beach and straight to the snorkeling spot in no time. Here you’ll likely be up close and personal with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, colorful tropical fish, beautiful coral reefs, and many other sea creature surprises. This unforgettable adventure in an underwater playground will be filled with all types of Hawaiian sea life. 

Afternoon West Maui Snorkel Tour

Duration: 3.5 hours

Schedule: Available Daily April 15th – Dec 14th 

Not exactly a morning person? This is the snorkel trip for you. With an afternoon departure time and duration of 3.5 hours, you can take the morning to relax, then hop on the boat and do some of Maui’s best afternoon snorkeling. Once on board and depending on the weather conditions, the captain and crew will take you to one of West Maui’s most popular snorkeling locations. Here you’ll likely be up close with the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, colorful tropical fish, and beautiful coral reef. Also, you no longer have to worry about where you can get your snorkeling gears, for it will be provided throughout the tour. 

What’s more, is that you will not just be treated with the rich Hawaiian marine creatures but with an appetizing Pupus and an open bar too! Enjoy an hour-long cruise on the open water, with local snacks and unlimited alcoholic drinks provided free or charged, and be back on land by dinnertime. 

Things to expect for Sea Maui Snorkeling Tours

Once you have picked and booked your chosen snorkeling tour at Sea Maui, you can easily find the check-in location at The Whaler’s Village Shopping Center. It is the only boat with a physical location and booth on the beach. 

Sea Maui’s Ocean Activities booth is located along the beach walk at Whaler’s Village between Leilani’s restaurant and The Westin Resort.

You can expect a safe and assured snorkeling tour as all of its exceptional staff are all expert lifeguards and CPR-certified. The crews are also certified naturalists for whale watching during the winter season as the magnificent sea creatures migrate from Alaska to Maui.

All of the tours will have exclusive photo packages available for purchase. It will also include the use of our high-end snorkeling equipment such as the:

  • Mask
  • Snorkel 
  • Fins
  • Floatation vests
  • Pool noodles 

Due to insurance purposes and their very poor safety record, we do not allow the full facemask snorkel sets to be used on any Sea Maui snorkeling trip.

Sea Maui will also accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions if there is 24-hour notice. In addition, there will be complimentary juice, water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and lemonade on all sails and a premium open bar.

To know more about Maui snorkeling tours and other sea adventures that Sea Maui offers, you can get in touch with us here: https://seamaui.com/contact-us-location/ 

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