Classic pickMolokini & Turtle Town on the Calypso
A triple-deck catamaran with slides, a glass-bottom room and two meals. Big and busy, and the easiest day for families.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then Turtle Town; weather permitting
Eleven trips from Ma'alaea and Kihei, sorted by the kind of boat: big catamarans, sailboats and yachts, rafts and small boats, and the afternoon and evening options. Each one has its own page with the snorkel sites, the morning and what guests say.
Breakfast, lunch, shade and restrooms, with Molokini and a turtle stop on the plan.
Classic pickA triple-deck catamaran with slides, a glass-bottom room and two meals. Big and busy, and the easiest day for families.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then Turtle Town; weather permitting
SNUBA on boardA big power catamaran with meals, an open bar and SNUBA on board. Molokini and Turtle Town, about 90 guests.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then Turtle Town; weather permitting
Lowest morning priceThe lowest price for a full morning: out at 6:30 AM to Molokini and Turtle Town, breakfast and lunch included.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then Turtle Town; weather permitting
Fewer guests, better food and drinks, and sails up when the wind allows.
Sail & snorkelThe premium morning: a sailing catamaran with breakfast, lunch, an open bar and a photographer. 65 guests at most.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then a sea turtle site; weather permitting
Glass bottomFamilies and nervous swimmers: a glass-bottom catamaran with sea boards, vests, breakfast, lunch, beer and wine.
Snorkel sites: Molokini (one long stop); Turtle Town or Coral Gardens if windy
Luxury yachtA modern yacht with 40 guests at most, breakfast, lunch and an open bar, out early for the calmest water.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then a turtle site; weather permitting
The fastest ride to the crater and more time in the water. Bumpy, with strict age limits.
Quickest to the craterFifteen minutes from Kihei to the crater and most of two hours in the water. Bumpy, no food, ages 8 to 65 only.
Snorkel sites: Molokini only (the one planned stop); weather permitting
19 guests max19 guests at most on a raft from Kihei: Molokini and Turtle Town in three hours, back by mid-morning.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then Turtle Town; weather permitting
Small boat35 guests at most on a small yellow boat: Molokini, a turtle cove off Makena and a wrap for lunch.
Snorkel sites: Molokini, then a turtle cove off Makena; weather permitting
The cheap afternoon seat that usually snorkels Coral Gardens, and a sunset dinner cruise.
AfternoonThe cheapest seat on a Ma'alaea catamaran: three hours, a hot-dog lunch, and usually Coral Gardens, not Molokini.
Snorkel sites: Usually Coral Gardens; Molokini only on calm afternoons
Cross-sellTwo hours at sunset from Ma'alaea: prime rib, fish or ribs, two drinks and live island music. No snorkeling.
Snorkel sites: None, it is a dinner cruise