2024 Top 9 Best Molokini Snorkeling Tours
Dreaming of exploring the vibrant marine life and crystal-clear waters of Molokini Crater? Look no further! Embark on the best Molokini snorkeling tours and discover the underwater paradise that awaits. Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeler or a first-time diver, these experienced tour operators will guide you through this unforgettable experience. Witness the kaleidoscope of colorful fish, graceful manta rays, and playful sea turtles as you glide through the turquoise depths.
Your search for the best Molokini tours ends here. Choose from a variety of top-rated excursions, each tailored to suit your preferences and skill level. Set sail on a luxurious catamaran, enjoy a thrilling ride on a high-speed raft, or explore the hidden corners of the crater on a guided snorkeling adventure. Our best Molokini tours offer a range of amenities, including delicious meals, refreshing drinks, and top-of-the-line snorkeling gear.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the best Molokini Crater Snorkeling. Secure your spot today and create memories that will last a lifetime. Explore the links below to browse our selection of popular tours and embark on an underwater journey you’ll never forget. Your Molokini adventure starts now!

Thank you for the amazing experience, it will always be in my memory forever and if I ever come back I definitely would book this tour again!
And yes you guys can absolutely post the photos of me of me and tagg me on social media! 🤩
@veesirenai

Thank you for the amazing experience, it will always be in my memory forever and if I ever come back I definitely would book this tour again!
And yes you guys can absolutely post the photos of me of me and tagg me on social media! 🤩
@veesirenai
Bring all your questions about the stars listed cause they ask and answer questions. Had pupus, drinks, soda, and stars. Bring a jacket it does cool down at night on the ocean.
Ask questions you’ll learn a lot.
Most of the tour was very slow following a “competition” pod of humpbacks blowing and showing fins and an occasional tail. Stopping mid water to lower an underwater microphone to “listen in” on whale singing — magical!
Especially appreciate that this tour company is run by a non-profit supporting whale research and protection! Ditto for an excellent gift shop/gathering place for the boat tours.
The staff was so friendly and supportive, but what really stood out was how knowledgeable they were. They didn’t just show us whales; they took the time to educate us about the humpbacks' lives and their environment. We genuinely learned so much while having a blast on the water.
They took great care of everyone on board and made sure the trip was both fun and meaningful. If you’re in Maui, this is a must-do!
All staff were very friendly and willing to help anyone, regardless of snorkelling ability, and also encouraged people who were quite frightened to have a go.
Our captain, Emily, was very helpful and thoughtful, keeping everyone informed and updating us on what was going on and how long we had in the water.
Breakfast was great. When we arrived, we had banana 🍌 bread, fruit, and croissants 🥐.
Plenty of coffee and drinks on board.
Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, beef, and veggie burgers, where you make your own burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion. They also had macaroni salad and coleslaw with edamame beans, plenty of different sauces and condiments to make your meal just the way you want.
We were lucky to see two whales even though we were told it was early in the season to be seeing them. Due to high winds, they weren't able to take the boat as far away from shore as they usually do, so some there was some impact from the lights at shore on the star gazing experience.
We absolutely loved Harriet's narration! Members of our group ended up laying on our backs at the bow and could really take in what she was sharing. It was such a unique experience and getting to learn from someone like her was an amazing opportunity.
The food was a nice treat but not the reason to go on this cruise.
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Bring all your questions about the stars listed cause they ask and answer questions. Had pupus, drinks, soda, and stars. Bring a jacket it does cool down at night on the ocean.
Ask questions you’ll learn a lot.
Most of the tour was very slow following a “competition” pod of humpbacks blowing and showing fins and an occasional tail. Stopping mid water to lower an underwater microphone to “listen in” on whale singing — magical!
Especially appreciate that this tour company is run by a non-profit supporting whale research and protection! Ditto for an excellent gift shop/gathering place for the boat tours.
The staff was so friendly and supportive, but what really stood out was how knowledgeable they were. They didn’t just show us whales; they took the time to educate us about the humpbacks' lives and their environment. We genuinely learned so much while having a blast on the water.
They took great care of everyone on board and made sure the trip was both fun and meaningful. If you’re in Maui, this is a must-do!
All staff were very friendly and willing to help anyone, regardless of snorkelling ability, and also encouraged people who were quite frightened to have a go.
Our captain, Emily, was very helpful and thoughtful, keeping everyone informed and updating us on what was going on and how long we had in the water.
Breakfast was great. When we arrived, we had banana 🍌 bread, fruit, and croissants 🥐.
Plenty of coffee and drinks on board.
Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, beef, and veggie burgers, where you make your own burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion. They also had macaroni salad and coleslaw with edamame beans, plenty of different sauces and condiments to make your meal just the way you want.
We were lucky to see two whales even though we were told it was early in the season to be seeing them. Due to high winds, they weren't able to take the boat as far away from shore as they usually do, so some there was some impact from the lights at shore on the star gazing experience.
We absolutely loved Harriet's narration! Members of our group ended up laying on our backs at the bow and could really take in what she was sharing. It was such a unique experience and getting to learn from someone like her was an amazing opportunity.
The food was a nice treat but not the reason to go on this cruise.
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Bring all your questions about the stars listed cause they ask and answer questions. Had pupus, drinks, soda, and stars. Bring a jacket it does cool down at night on the ocean.
Ask questions you’ll learn a lot.
Most of the tour was very slow following a “competition” pod of humpbacks blowing and showing fins and an occasional tail. Stopping mid water to lower an underwater microphone to “listen in” on whale singing — magical!
Especially appreciate that this tour company is run by a non-profit supporting whale research and protection! Ditto for an excellent gift shop/gathering place for the boat tours.
The staff was so friendly and supportive, but what really stood out was how knowledgeable they were. They didn’t just show us whales; they took the time to educate us about the humpbacks' lives and their environment. We genuinely learned so much while having a blast on the water.
They took great care of everyone on board and made sure the trip was both fun and meaningful. If you’re in Maui, this is a must-do!
All staff were very friendly and willing to help anyone, regardless of snorkelling ability, and also encouraged people who were quite frightened to have a go.
Our captain, Emily, was very helpful and thoughtful, keeping everyone informed and updating us on what was going on and how long we had in the water.
Breakfast was great. When we arrived, we had banana 🍌 bread, fruit, and croissants 🥐.
Plenty of coffee and drinks on board.
Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, beef, and veggie burgers, where you make your own burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion. They also had macaroni salad and coleslaw with edamame beans, plenty of different sauces and condiments to make your meal just the way you want.
We were lucky to see two whales even though we were told it was early in the season to be seeing them. Due to high winds, they weren't able to take the boat as far away from shore as they usually do, so some there was some impact from the lights at shore on the star gazing experience.
We absolutely loved Harriet's narration! Members of our group ended up laying on our backs at the bow and could really take in what she was sharing. It was such a unique experience and getting to learn from someone like her was an amazing opportunity.
The food was a nice treat but not the reason to go on this cruise.
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That's the main word that describes this dive outfit. I have been diving for 37 years, I grew up in South Florida and have experienced so many dive companies all over the world. The Maui Diamond Sea Sports staff, equipment, boat and experience is world class. This week was our third year and 6th trip with the Maui Diamond. You get broken into small guided dive groups, provided with detailed dive briefings, as well as all kinds of snack and drinks including delicious homemade banana bread(with or without nuts, they think of everything). Did I mention the price is totally "market", very fair reasonable pricing compared to other dives. The boat is big and extremely comfortable, the staff will set your equipment up if you like and put your personals in a large waterproof bin under your setup, a clean working head, 2 ladders with hot water spray off after dives. Our guide took amazing professional looking photos and air dropped them to us after dives making my GoPro useless lol. If you come at the right time of year the dives are just like a whale watching tour, you see so many whales on the trip to the dive sites
. I will say though we did do the whale watching tour with Maui Diamond and we had done one previous from the same harbor and I could easily say Maui Diamond did a much better job. Two main reasons is the boat is so roomy and not cramped with people and once again the staff is world class, so knowledgable about the area and very funny while keeping that same first class professionalism.
If you want the best diving and whale watching, look no where else, I saw a lot of the other boats out on our dives. They don't come close to the level of the Maui Diamond and its staff.
See you next year Maui Diamond Team, Mahalo
The diving itself was incredible, and the boat was top of the line—spotless, well-maintained, and clearly cared for. The entire team was friendly, knowledgeable, and truly delivered top-notch service. You could tell right away that this is a highly professional operation that knows exactly what they’re doing.
We dove over two days, completing both boat dives and hitting four fantastic locations, including Lanai Cathedrals, Sharkfin Rock of Lanai, Mala Pier, and another great site based on conditions. Every dive felt thoughtfully planned and expertly executed.
The marine life was unreal. We saw whales, turtles, nudibranchs, rays, sharks, incredible coral formations, and fascinating underwater structures—plus an abundance of marine life on every single dive. The team clearly knows how to choose the best dive sites based on conditions to maximize the experience.
I’ve been diving all over the world for more than 20 years, and Maui Diamond ranks among the very best dive boats I’ve ever had the pleasure of diving with. Professional crew, excellent equipment, a great boat, and outstanding local knowledge.
If you’re diving in Maui, I highly recommend booking with Maui Dreams. You won’t be disappointed.
Dave was the perfect guide for our dives at Cathedral One and Sergeant Major. The reefs were alive with black sea turtles, eels, and fish. The swim throughs of the Cathedral were fun and the site was interesting, especially the exit of the caverns. Dave was also kind enough to share his pics of the dive with us.
The boat was well equipped and the mates took great care of our equipment during set up, change over and breakdown.
This was the second time that we dove with this outfit and will definitely not be the last! Thank you Maui Diamond for a great day and see you next year!!
The dive masters are extremely knowledgeable, and you can truly tell they love what they do. Dave, in particular, makes the dive briefings fun and comical, which really adds to the experience.
They also provide snacks, beverages, and lunch, which is always appreciated. As always, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely dive with them again when we return to Maui.
Without a doubt, I will look to come back to their crew and dive more… it was a great experience!!!
Our captain was Don and my DM was Dave. Dave did a great job giving dive briefings and keeping us safe underwater and at the surface. He also went above and beyond helping me set up my kit to make sure it was in good shape for both dives.
Both dives were drift dives / live drops, which I was a little surprised by since I’m used to having a mooring line, but the crew handled everything well and safety was emphasized. My group had 4 divers and I know it can be a gamble but we all happened to align pretty perfectly on air consumption and ability.
I found Maui Diamond off a Reddit thread and I’m happy I booked with them. I would definitely come back for future trips!
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Check in was easy and painless- snorkeling was beyond words beautiful and we found 6/7 whales that were having a great time around our boat for about an hour on the way back, hands down the most incredible experience ever.
Matt and Sarah were very accommodating to all ages in our tour.
Sarah was also very helpful and knowledgeable.
Snorkeling equipment and wetsuits were clean and in excellent condition.
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Check in was easy and painless- snorkeling was beyond words beautiful and we found 6/7 whales that were having a great time around our boat for about an hour on the way back, hands down the most incredible experience ever.
Matt and Sarah were very accommodating to all ages in our tour.
Sarah was also very helpful and knowledgeable.
Snorkeling equipment and wetsuits were clean and in excellent condition.
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They shared fascinating facts about the whales, which made the experience even more meaningful. We were fortunate to spot these incredible creatures and felt truly honored to witness them in their natural habitat. The snacks were tasty, the music on board created a great atmosphere, and everything was perfectly organized and on time.
It was an unforgettable experience and a lifelong memory. Highly recommended!
The only two things I didn’t love about it was 1. Everyone has to remove their shoes. I am not a person who goes without shoes ever due to bad feet issues and 2. I didn’t like that the boat was setting still for about 35 minutes just viewing the open water. I would prefer to be moving and looking for whales. However many others felt this was a relaxing time and seemed to enjoy sitting still for a long period of time.
Even tho there were a couple of little things I didn’t enjoy I would most definitely recommend this team and excursion to anyone going to Maui to see the whales !!!
Captain Brandon was great at navigating the waters and making sure we saw our fair share of whales!
AJ and Joey were awesome at hoisting the sails, making sure we had drinks/food and conversing with each of the passengers! We appreciated them sharing their knowledge of whales and the island of Maui & surrounding islands. The Captain and crew made for such an enjoyable time in and out of the water and making sure our safety came first!
Definitely book your tour with Sail Maui, you won’t be disappointed! Sure glad we did!
Thanks for the adventure!!
Mahalo!
I think it was Micah (sorry if spelled wrong) who was able to capture some amazing film of a mother and calf that were by the katamaran and sent it to all of us! We were all able to get great shots and simply enjoy how magnificent the whales are. Incredible!!
But what truly made this experience exceptional was the crew, especially Kaptain Micah and his fantastic team! They were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive from start to finish. Micah’s passion for the ocean and Maui’s waters shone through in every explanation and story he shared, and the whole crew went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day possible—serving delicious food and drinks and keeping the energy fun and relaxed the entire time.
If you’re looking for an authentic sailing experience with genuine aloha spirit, expert guidance, and memories that will last a lifetime, Sail Maui is hands-down the best choice on the island. We can’t wait to come back and sail with them again—highly recommend booking with them!
Mahalo nui loa to Kaptain Micah and the entire crew—you made our day magical! 🌊⛵🐢
The Best Molokini Snorkeling Tours
Relish each moment of your Molokini snorkel tour! From the vibrant marine life to the crystal-clear waters, every experience is a treasure waiting to be discovered. We can’t wait to hear about your experience, so be sure to leave a review and share your favorite memories with fellow explorers! Enjoy your Molokini Snorkel Tour and don’t forget to check out other Maui activities to continue the fun! Mahalo!




