Super Raft - Private Charter Maui 3 Hour Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini
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Super Raft - Private Charter Maui 3 Hour Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini

By Maui Reef Adventures
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Entry/Admission - Molokini Crater
What's not included
  • Gratuity for Captain & Crew (optional)


Start:
  • 101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
    Meet at Maalaea Harbor South Loading Dock, next to two story Harbor Master building at the end of the pier. The boat is yellow, at will dock for boarding 30 minutes prior to start time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45301P3

    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • For groups between 16-25 passengers please contact Viator
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45301P3

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    • 101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
      Meet at Maalaea Harbor South Loading Dock, next to two story Harbor Master building at the end of the pier. The boat is yellow, at will dock for boarding 30 minutes prior to start time.
    • 1
      Snorkel the crystal clear waters of the world famous Molokini Crater, one of the most unique and beautiful places to snorkel in Maui. Home to a lush reef teeming with marine life, this partially submerged volcanic crater is crescent shaped and creates a protective oasis from waves and strong channel currents, making snorkel conditions ideal. Home to a lush reef teeming with marine life, Molokini has over 250 different species of reef fish and hundreds of species of coral. Our boat, REEF EXPLORER takes guests to Molokini in record speed, away from crowds and allowing for the most private snorkel experience possible.
    About the operator
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    • Maui Reef Adventures
      764
      Maui, Hawaii
      Joined in December 2016
    • JenA895
      0 contributions
      Loved our trip!
      We so enjoyed this excursion with Ryan and Garrett. The highlight was visiting the turtles at their “cleaning station.” With no other boats there, it was peaceful and absolutely overflowing with turtles. We also loved seeing spinning dolphins frolicking on our way to the crater. Finally, Molokini Crater is a beautiful reef in such clear water you don’t even really notice how deep it is. Saw lots of colorful fish and glimpsed a reef shark. The true gem of this trip, though, is the sea turtle station. Thanks again, Ryan and Garrett!
      Written July 14, 2024
    • michelledY5747CE
      0 contributions
      Unique snorkel experience with attentive guides
      Sebastian, Ryan & Jen were so attentive and went above and beyond making sure everyone had the best experience possible. Jen provided prescription goggles so my husband could see while snorkeling, and gave excellent guides to sea life we saw… both while in the water and when back on the boat. Highly recommend this excursion!
      Written July 6, 2024
    • nicolebH7259DA
      0 contributions
      Amazing snorkel experience with great staff!
      The captain took us on a fun ride on this cool boat, the turtles were really cool to see all together and interactive, then the crater was full of coral and fish. It was incredible for our friend on his first ever snorkel. The staff were extra helpful with our 4 year old helping to manage what could have been a tough time! Then there were the bonus dolphins swimming close. Overall really amazing experience!
      Written July 5, 2024
    • brandihE3108VP
      0 contributions
      Absolutely Gorgeous!!
      We got to explore the deep side of the crater. The deep blue water against the back drop of the crater wall was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! It took my breath away. Do not skip this one.
      Written July 4, 2024
    • 835joshuan
      0 contributions
      Perfect snorkeling morning with a great crew
      This is the company to go with! The boat is very comfortable — about 35 people compared to 150! We were so glad we were not on some of the other packed boats we saw going out. With a smaller number of people you will get more snorkeling time! The crew was absolutely superb! Ryan, Jen, and Esteban were helpful, humorous, and kind. They are great at what they do and helped all levels of snorkelers. The snacks and lunch were a great treat. We had a wonderful morning! Thank you!
      Written June 30, 2024
    • thatsbk2u
      0 contributions
      Fun trip!
      Great boat & crew. Equipment was in good shape. Saw plenty of turtles, and had amazing underwater experience at the crater.
      Written June 24, 2024
    • jenniferhY2167AT
      0 contributions
      Best adventure yet
      Amazing trip. Ryan and Jen were great. The snorkeling equipment was clean and well maintained. They provided great instruction and gave history of area as well. Completely worth it.
      Written June 21, 2024
    • carb101
      0 contributions
      Five stars!
      Highly recommended. We went out with Esteban and Ryan. The boat was probably 2/3 full. Esteban and Ryan made sure we were all safe and well informed. The turtle viewing spot was turtle-terrific. We saw so many. Then we boated to the crater, where there were many tropical fish, and the water was fabulously clear. One person needed gluten-free lunch, which was provided. I recommend that you bring a jacket or sweater as suggested in their email. It gets chilly when you’re wet and going fast through the water when the tour is over. You will need to pay for parking at the marina, but it was only $1 per hour. There are indoor toilets at the end of the dock right next to where the boat launches and returns.
      Written June 17, 2024
    • 334kerrit
      0 contributions
      Wonderful experience!
      Our guides, Ryan and Esteban were fantastic and took great care of us! The snorkeling was top notch and the boat ride was fun as well! We even stopped to watch a family of dolphins! We would definitely recommend this tour!
      Written June 13, 2024
    • OUTOFYOURDOOR
      0 contributions
      Amazing experience! Highly recommend!
      “Adventure” is right! Went out with hosts Ryan & Esteban for the “Molokini Crater Zodiak Adventure - Snorkel and Turtle Cove Swim” and it was an incredible and memorable experience. Hit two spots, one with numerous majestic sea turtles, one with innumerable colorful tropical fish over a coral reef. Loaner gear, provided snacks, friendliness + expertise of the hosts all on point. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
      Written June 6, 2024
    • lalameli
      0 contributions
      The best view of turtles
      The entire experience was amazing. The crew is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We stopped first to see turtles and it was amazing! I have never seen so many here in Maui and it’s the 4th time we come to this island. After that, we stopped at the Molokini crater was full of adventure and great fishes. Lunch was yummy and the snacks and drinks kept us fueled for the time there.
      Written June 4, 2024
    • markmG6148XP
      0 contributions
      Fantastic Snorkeling Excursion with Molokini Crater Zodiak Adventure
      Swimming with sea turtles at their "cleaning station" near Makena Landing Park was truly magical. The opportunity to witness these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat was an experience I'll never forget. Additionally, exploring the Marine Sanctuary at Molokini Crater was fascinating and worthwhile, especially for first-time snorkelers. One of the stand-outs of the trip was undoubtedly the fantastic crew members, Ryan and Garrett. Their warmth, friendliness, and extensive knowledge of the area and marine life made the journey even more memorable. They went above and beyond to ensure that everyone felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout the excursion. Overall, I can't recommend Molokini Crater Zodiak Adventure enough. If you're lucky, you'll have Ryan and Garrett as your captains, ensuring an unforgettable and enriching adventure. Don't hesitate to book your snorkeling excursion with them – you won't be disappointed!
      Written May 29, 2024
    • 983gabrielaw
      0 contributions
      Amazing experience
      Great trip, worth the money. Smaller group is always better. They even provided sandwiches! Snorkeling was perfection, but back side of the reef with 400 foot drop was out of this world. I have never seen anything like this! Highly recommend!!!
      Written May 16, 2024
    • Stephanie S
      0 contributions
      Perfect turtle and crater tour!
      Best snorkel tour I’ve been on in a long time! Ryan and Garrett were so great - super knowledgeable and easy going. Their turtle stop was phenomenal and we made two stops at the crater because we had a few extra minutes - very, very cool to be able to check out the wall and massive under water drop off on the back side! One of the best parts of this for us was that it was a smaller tour on a smaller quicker boat. The big tours are ok for first timers - but the embarking, disembarking, teaching, and overall slowness of the big tours gets a little tedious when you’re comfortable snorkeling - and these guys would have been great with first timers too. Highly recommend - you won’t be disappointed!
      Written May 10, 2024
    • philkJ940MA
      0 contributions
      Fun with Turtles!
      Ryan and Garrett were our guides and they did a great job. Basically while we swam with turtles they spent the whole time scoping out where the turtles were so we could swim over and get as much turtle time as possible. This exceeded expectations and is definitely something I’d recommend to my friends.
      Written May 3, 2024
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    Michael Absher
    2 contributions
    This was an incredible experience! The two man crew was fantastic. We snorkeled the entire Molokini Crater with Esteban as our guide and protector. The captain was great too, keeping an eye out for whales on the way and turtles when we got to the cove for our second snorkeling adventure. There were turtles everywhere around us. Take a go pro ! So worth it! Would definitely hire these guys again.
    Written January 3, 2024
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    jeanetteh128
    Austin, TX22 contributions
    We had an amazing experience with Captain Ryan and Maria! We booked a 3-hour private charter for our family and we enjoyed every minute of it. The boat ride was really fun both ways and Captain Ryan played great music! We went to Molokini and it was phenomenal! We were the only ones there snorkeling in the crystal clear water! My sons got great underwater photos and go-pro footage of so many beautiful fish and creatures including a spotted Eagle ray, eels, parrotfish, porcupine fish and puffer fish. Our group had family members from 12 to 75 years old and Maria and Ryan made sure everyone was geared up correctly, were safe on the boat and in the water and were feeling comfortable and having fun. We took our time and swam the whole crater, then even got a quick look at “the drop off.” It was fantastic snorkeling with Maria because she is a marine biologist! She was so informative and full of interesting information about everything we saw. We got some nice drinks and snacks too. This is a wonderful experience with a fantastic crew!! This is our second private charter with this company and we will definitely book them again!
    Written July 12, 2023
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    Jill C
    Hershey, PA21 contributions
    Feb 2022
    Simply the best! Great knowledgeable RESPECTFUL crew!!!! went on 2 different outings: 1 was snorkeling, which was wonderful...stopped at a small area before crater where no others were-except turtles!! Then onto crater: absolutely perfect! Lots of in the water- not rushed at all...small group which made it even better-20 people only. Saw lots of whales as well!!
    Written February 14, 2022
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    jeanetteh128
    Austin, TX22 contributions
    Jun 2021
    We had an amazing experience on our Private 3 Hour Snorkel trip today! The new Super Raft was such a fun boat to be on! It was a terrifically smooth ride, even at high speeds and with occasional turbulent waters. There were 2 of us on the boat that are prone to motion sickness but we felt fine because of how quality the ride is on this new boat. We went in the afternoon, so the waters at Molokini were a little too rough and instead, we went to a different spot and it was a wonderful snorkeling experience.
    CAPTAIN BRAD was fabulous! He was cool, grounded, safety-focused and made the ride really fun for us especially when he took the turns. We were laughing and shouting with enjoyment!
    ESTEBAN was a great First Mate. He was very friendly, fun, helped us with our gear and offered us some snacks. HIs greatest gift to us was his attention to safety. He helped us keep track of the 4 kids (ages 10-13yo) when we were all in the water and that gave me an additional feeling of security. He snorkeled with us for a little bit and pointed out some very cool sea creatures for us to see.
    The Captain allowed us to snorkel along the coastline on the way back to the dock. He kept the boat drifting beside us so we could explore the reef over that long distance. Overall, the excursion was AMAZING and we highly highly recommend Maui Reef Adventure!!!. Captain Brad and Esteban are the BEST!!
    Written June 3, 2021
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    Aloha Jeanette and thank you for your lovely review! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to our Captain and Crew. Warmest Aloha, Maui Reef Adventures
    Written June 4, 2021
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    Jake H
    8 contributions
    Apr 2021
    Fantastic crew, huge 60 foot raft with four V8 350hp engines! Such an exclusive and beautiful tour of the backside of Molokini crater. Had the experience to dive a 400 foot drop off (weather permitting), and whale watch in Makena-La Perouse Bay, Maui on the tail end of whale season, and cruise down deep on the south side through the wall the fields and very intricate cave and rock patterns.

    It was a perfect day for the tour! With almost no wind and sun all day, clean bathrooms, there’s also a perfect amount of shade on the boat for everybody so no one is getting too sunburned, and everyone had a great time on board.
    Written April 17, 2021
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    Nickole C
    2 contributions
    Apr 2021 • Friends
    Best boat ride in a long time! Fun, breathtaking, beautiful views, and an all around awesome experience with the Reef Explorer! Mahalo to the captains!!! Highly recommend this trip for any occasion!
    Written April 17, 2021
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    darren f
    Las Vegas, NV8 contributions
    Apr 2021 • Friends
    We had the most amazing day with the Reef explorer for my 29th birthday ! All of my friends had the time of their life I would say the highlights were drift snorkelling the backside of molokini crater, being able to see some of the last humpback whales of this whale season, and doing S turns and going 60+ knots to Kaupo to explore lava caves and cliffs I’ve never seen before in my entire life of living on Maui! I would definitely rate this 10/10 as the perfect charter or tour for anyone visiting the island !
    Written April 17, 2021
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    Ariana B
    1 contribution
    Apr 2021 • Friends
    Best boat ride ever!! Fun, beautiful and an all around incredible experience!! A big mahalo to the captains who were so wonderful. Highly recommend this trip.
    Written April 16, 2021
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    Super Raft - Private Charter Maui 3 Hour Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini provided by Maui Reef Adventures

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