| Molokini & Keawalai Snorkeling Adventure |
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Molokini & Keawalai Snorkeling Adventure |
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¹ Children under 5 are free.
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Come aboard the Prince Kuhio, which will take you to two prime snorkeling spots located off Maui's south coast. One is the tiny island of Molokini and the other one is Keawala'i. Both feature crystal clear water and an abundance of marine life! |
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Molokini & Keawalai Snorkeling Adventure
This snorkeling excursion will take you to two world-class diving destinations - Molokini and Keawala'i. Molokini is one of the top ten dive site in the world. It's a crescent moon-shaped island formed by a volcanic cinder cone and located 2.5 miles off Maui's south coast. Molokini is a protected marine life park and a safe haven for all kinds of marine life. There's a reef area with excellent viewing up to 150 feet (45 m). Molokini's pristine waters are home to about 250 species of fish - some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Later on, you'll continue to the serene beauty of Keawala'i along Maui's south shore. This area is known for being the home of many Hawaiian green sea turtles.
This activity includes two meals. The continental breakfast features an assortment of freshly baked bagels and muffins accompanied by cream cheese, butter and jellies, fresh island fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fruit juices. The all-you-can-eat sub and sandwich buffet includes an assortment of freshly baked breads, a variety of delicious deli meats that include oven-baked turkey, tavern-style ham, seasoned roast beef and Genoa salami, cheddar and provolone cheeses, all-American potato salad, Maui-style potato chips, cookies and a medley of condiments: tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles and pepperoncini. For vegetarians, garden burgers are available upon request. Beverages include water, sodas, juices, beer, wine and the infamous P.K. Rum Punch. |
The Boat:
The adventure departs daily from Ma'alaea Harbor and is launched off the Prince Kuhio, a 92-foot long luxurious cruise boat. It features a spacious, air-conditioned main cabin, a sundeck and a unique 12-foot bowsprit, which extends over the water for an unusual and thrilling experience. The vessel can carry up to 149 passengers while still being very comfortable. The crew is friendly and professional, with a Coast Guard certified caption, first mate and engineer. All snorkeling equipment and flotation devices will be provided. Because Molokini can get a bit crowded in the later morning and around noon, the Prince Kuhio departs early enough so that it is one of the first vessels to arrive at this prime snorkeling spot. |
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| Map, Location and Schedule |
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Ma'alaea Harbor, Maui, Hawaii |
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Start Time | 7:15am | | End Time | 12:00pm |
| | Start Time | 7:15am | | End Time | 12:00pm |
| | Start Time | 7:15am | | End Time | 12:00pm |
| | Start Time | 9:15am | | End Time | 2:00pm |
| | Start Time | 7:15am | | End Time | 12:00pm |
| | Start Time | 7:15am | | End Time | 12:00pm |
| | Start Time | 7:15am | | End Time | 12:00pm |
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Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure. |
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No timeshare presentations... and guaranteed lowest price! |
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Activity Highlights:- A fun snorkeling cruise to Molokini and Keawala'i
- All snorkeling equipment (including prescription masks) and flotation devices are included
- Continental breakfast and buffet-style lunch are provided (For vegetarians, garden burgers are available upon prior request. Please indicate your choice of a vegetarian meal when booking your reservation.)
When? - 7 days a week
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Departure: 7:15 AM (Sun., Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sat., Fri.)
- Return: 12:00 PM
- The 9:15AM "Late Raiser” is available on select Wednesdays only
- Return: 2:00PM
Where? - Ma'alaea Harbor, Maui
- Ma'alaea Harbor is located between Kihei and Lahaina.
Tips: - Don't forget to bring towels and sunscreen.
- Bring an underwater camera for some great photos of all kinds of marine life!
FAQ:
What is Molokini? - Molokini is a volcanic caldera off the southern coast of Maui and is part of the world's largest dormant volcano Haleakala.
What is the average water temperature at Molokini? - About 72 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit (22-23 C) year round.
If I choose to drive to the harbor, do I pay for parking? - No, parking is free. However, please be sure to arrive a bit early as parking is quite limited near our dock.
I wear eye glasses. How will I be able to see under water? - We offer optical masks with many different vision strengths.
- Closed January 1st (open Christmas!).
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| Hotel Pickup Information |
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Optional roundtrip transportation is available from most major hotels & condos and from the Cruise Ship docks in Lahaina and Kahului (see note below).
If you would like to schedule transportation, please choose the activity price which includes transportation when booking this activity. Please be sure we have your correct email address as we will send you pick-up information times and locations via email.
If you are arriving by Cruise Ship you will dock at either Kahului or Lahaina. Ships docking in Lahaina are Princess, Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Currently, only NCL docks in Kahului. Roundtrip transportation pickup from your cruise ship or hotel is optional with your reservation.
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| Driving
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If you want to drive with your own car:
From Wailuku/Kahului - Take Hwy 30 (Honoapi'ilani Hwy) and keep going straight until you reach the main intersection for the Maui Ocean Center. Turn left at the lights and drive into Ma'alaea Harbor.
From Lahaina - Drive southbound on Hwy 30 (Honoapi'ilani Hwy), as the road opens up after the Pali, you will see a sign for Maalaea Harbor, and you will see Buzz's Wharf. Turn right at the Maalaea Harbor sign. If you pass the Maui Ocean Center on your right - then you've gone TOO FAR!
From Kihei/Wailea - Drive northbound on the Pi'ilani Hwy (Hwy 31), or S. Kihei Rd and follow the signs that take you to Hwy 31. Eventually, that road will end in a T-intersection. Get in the left turn lane to follow the signs pointing to Lahaina. Turn left and get onto Hwy 30 (Honoapi'ilani Hwy). After a few minutes you will see the main intersection for the Maui Ocean Center on your left. Turn left at the lights and drive into the harbor.
Free parking can be found all along the dock. |
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more than just snorkeling
Reviewer: natalie
(london, United Kingdom)
August 31, 2008
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We really enjoyed this trip. The staff on the boat were really amazing, spending time with nervous snorkelers and doing everything to make the trip fun. We did 'snuba' a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving, where you can go down to a depth of 20 feet and you don't need any training. The air canisters are floating on a raft as opposed to attached to your body. It was the most amazing thing to have tried, short of scuba itself. The instructor was brilliant, really patient and funny and made you feel confident even if you weren't! I would highly recommend this activity. |
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What a blast- Fun for ALL
Reviewer: Shark Lover
(Gloucester, Va, USA)
September 2, 2007
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Crew was wonderful. Made our Hawaii experience complete. The Molokini excursion was suggested to us, and we will continue to suggest it to all we meet! |
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It was great to see sea turtles, butterfly and pufferfish living in this pristine, warm ocean paradise.
Reviewer: Noelle Lysdahl
(Huntington Beach, United States)
June 7, 2006
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The remains of an extinct volcano located undersea and about two and a half miles off the coast of Maui is the home of over 250 different species of fish, birds and various forms of marine life. The crater forms an uninhabited islet that protects swimmers and introductory divers as well as the surrounding marine sanctuary from winds and provides excellent shelter for sea exploration.
Taking the guided tour out to Molokini was my first time snorkeling and I loved it. Since then I have been snorkeling elsewhere and did not see half as many fish as I saw swimming in the volanic remains of Molokini that are over 10,000 years old. Tropical fish of all shapes and colors swimming next to and below you with bright beautiful coral surrounding them that really stands out in the crystal clear water. Viewing of aquatic life takes place at different depths since the reef is made up of many relatively shallow points. |
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