Best Time To Snorkel in Maui and Things You Should Know

You may be wondering when the best time is to snorkel in Maui. While it can depend on your preference, we offer several snorkeling sessions that you can choose from at Sea Maui.

Nonetheless, the beauty of marine life and everything to see underwater will always be around for every guest who seeks for some water adventure.

Let’s gather more insights through an overview of the snorkeling tours offered at Sea Maui.

The Snorkeling Tours For You

Xpress Snorkel Tour

The fastest way to witness the beauty of Maui’s marine life without committing to a half day trip. This session begins at 8am when travelers are whisked away from the sands of Ka’anapali beach and taken to a nearby popular snorkel location called Mala Wharf, only 15 minutes away (conditions permitting). This location features an old sunken pier and is a well known home to a large group of turtles who stick around to have their shells cleaned by the local reef fish. The underwater structures create the perfect haven for turtles, reef fish, and other fun marine life. 

For this snorkeling experience, safety and precautionary measures are ensured. We do require some swimming ability, but this is the perfect trip for the amateur snorkeler or first timers with swimming ability. Sea Maui provides everything you’ll need for an epic adventure, just bring a towel! Beverages such as juice, water, sodas, and an open bar after snorkeling. Light snacks are also included. 

Start your morning XPress Snorkel Tours here.

Afternoon Maui Snorkel Tour

If you’re not a morning person, you can choose to start your snorkeling session in the afternoon through our Afternoon West Maui Snorkel Tour. This trip will typically head up north to Honolua Bay during a less busy time in the afternoon. On the off chance conditions are not favorable that day up at the bay, we will usually go down south to Olowalu which is equally stunning. 

To make this experience even better, we offer pupus (appetizers) after snorkeling, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Safety-wise, the whole crew is composed of professional lifeguards and are all CPR Certified. With their high experience in the seas, your overall safety is ensured throughout the cruise. As with all of our snorkeling trips, we do require that guests know how to swim. 

Do you want to snorkel around the afternoon and enjoy the beauty of Maui’s magnificent marine life? You may book your trip now on this page.

Additional Information You Need To Know

At Sea Maui, we make sure our guests will be able to benefit from the inclusions we provide. That said, we’ll be providing the full snorkel gear to each one of them and maximize the best time to snorkel in Maui.

Our crew will not start or continue the snorkeling tour if the weather conditions become rough and hazardous. Again, your safety and comfort are our main concerns.

Tips To Know

For those seeking insights on the ideal snorkeling times, we’ve compiled a set of valuable tips to help you plan your underwater adventures:

Weather Conditions

Indeed, the best time to snorkel in Maui is during stable weather conditions such as sunny days or any day that doesn’t involve heavy rains, thunderstorms, and other serious weather conditions.

Tides

Whether it’s high or low tide, snorkeling in Maui is always an adventure. High tide gives you clear waters to explore colorful marine life, while low tide uncovers stunning reefs and underwater treasures you won’t want to miss.

Crowd Concerns

If you’d like to snorkel away from the crowds, early mornings and late afternoons are ideal. During these times it can be easier to see and appreciate the colorful marine life.

Conclusion

Overall, the best time to snorkel in Maui may depend on your preference and a couple of factors mentioned above. 

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