Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Watch from Maalaea

Maalaea, US
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Highlights

  • Snorkeling in a dazzling coral reef
  • Watching wild dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Spacious and comfortable double-deck catamaran
  • Opportunity to see humpback whales from December through April
  • Water slide and snorkel platform for easy access to the water

Meeting Point

Check-in at the PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time

Meeting point

Maalaea, HI 96793 , United States

End point

End Point

Check-in at the PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time

Meeting point

Maalaea, HI 96793 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Maalaea Harbor

You'll depart Ma'alaea Harbor on one of our double-deck eco-friendly catamarans. It offers a smooth and relaxing ride, with spacious shaded cabin and rear deck. It also has sunbathing areas on the bow and upper deck and is equipped with tables and comfortable armchair seats. The galley bar serves drinks, buffet and barbeque. You can also rinse off using our freshwater showers when you finish snorkeling. This vessel is 65 feet long, comes with two his/her bathrooms, and is equipped with U.S. Coast Guard-approved Whale Protection Devices.

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Lanai

Once you reach the coastline of Lanai, you will snorkel for 90 minutes at one of their many reefs and see plenty of reef fish, marine life including eels and octupus. The waters of Lanai are also frequented by wild dolphins (spinners, bottlenose and striped). Sightings of humpback whales are also common from December through April.

Duration 90 minutes

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Children 4 and under are free (one per paying adult). Children ages 5-12 pay child rate/all children must be on reservation
  • Additional information
    Please check in 45 minutes prior to your departure time at our Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store located in the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea, adjacent to the Maui Ocean Center Aquairum.
  • Additional information
    To protect the reef environment and in support of the statewide ban on sunscreens, we will no longer allow the use of any non-reef safe sunscreen on board any snorkel eco tours. 4oz Reef safe sunscreen will be available on board for $13
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    You will need to bring your own towels and credit cards for any onboard purchases as the vessels are cashless except for gratuities
  • Additional information
    For safety reasons, the use of full-face masks is not permitted on our snorkel ecotours. We do provide high quality snorkel gear on board for all guests.
Provided by Pacific Whale Foundation

What our experts say

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    Arrive early for best seating onboard.
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    Don't forget towels for after snorkeling.
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    Check out nearby Maui Ocean Center.
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    Look for dolphins during the boat ride.
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    Bring a credit card for onboard purchases.

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