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Blue Water Rafting Molokini Crater & Kanaio Coast Snorkel Tour!
Journey to one of the most isolated snorkeling spots on the island with Blue Water Rafting’s Molokini Crater & Kanaio Coast snorkel adventure! If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to give us a call to help you find the perfect snorkel boat tour. As Maui’s top rated rental and activity shop, you can be sure our customer service superheroes will help you get your questions answered. We are the fun specialists!
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Blue Water Rafting 5.5 Hour Molokini Crater, Sea Caves, Turtle Snorkeling Adventure
5 1/2 hr. Sea Caves Along Kanaio Coast & Molokini Snorkel Adventure
Join Blue Water Rafting for dolphins, sea turtles, sea caves, remote snorkeling, and up to three Molokini snorkel spots including the backside of Molokini. The trip includes breakfast (consisting of a muffin and fruit platter), lunch (individually wrapped ham and cheese, or turkey and cheese croissants and nut-free chocolate chip cookie, water and Hawaiian juices. Vegan or gluten-free option available if requested in advance), beverages, and snorkel gear.
The Kanaio Sea Caves: Blue Water Rafting takes you for a rare treat as they tour Maui’s Gold Coast past Wailea and Makena to a remote and inaccessible coastline with spectacular views of the slopes of Mt. Haleakala. About 200 years ago at Kanaio, molten lava exploded from a side vent and poured into the ocean forming incredible lava arches, grottos, and sea caves. Photographers will delight in the array of unique formations that await at every turn.
Dolphins Straight Ahead: Following Kanaio, you will cruise to the protected waters of La Perouse Bay, frequently encountering a pod of spinner dolphins, including babies, along the way or in the bay itself. Named for their acrobatics, these playful mammals will frolic in the wave our boat produces, sometimes only a few feet from the bow!
On many occasions, their snorkelers have been approached by dolphins while in the water. This experience has been described as a spiritual experience that one never forgets.
A continental breakfast (consisting of individually wrapped muffins and assorted fruit cups) is served around this time and a remote snorkeling site may be offered (time and conditions permitting) such as the La Perouse Pinnacle which is teeming with fish.
Molokini Crater: After departing La Perouse Bay, you’ll head for Molokini, a short 20 minute ride from the bay. There Blue Water Rafting will generally offer up to three unique sites including the inside rim, the outer reef, and the back side of the crater. By this time of the day conditions at Molokini are generally calm and most of the bigger boats have departed or are departing leaving plenty of room for uncrowded snorkeling.
Drift snorkeling the outer reef is one of the many highlights of this tour. Imagine snorkeling one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world drifting gently along with the current as your boat follows near by for your safety. Glide past a variety of butterfly fish, wrasses, and black and pink-tailed triggerfish, all posing against a backdrop of beautiful coral only three feet below. Truly a photographers dream!
For an exciting panoramic view, venture over to the edge to witness an awesome 200 ft. drop. It’s like looking off the edge of the world!
Back Side Molokini: (optional site) Time and conditions permitting, another drift snorkel may be offered on the back side of Molokini, a favored dive site for advanced scuba divers. The depth here is about 300ft. but the lighting and the view of the vertical wall of rock, coral, and fish are phenomenal. This site may also be offered as an alternative to the inside under certain sea conditions.
Turtlely Cool: Departing Molokini, Blue Water Rafting makes one more stop in Makena where we serve lunch (individually wrapped ham and cheese, or turkey and cheese croissants and nut-free chocolate chip cookies, water, and Hawaiian juices. Vegan or gluten-free option available when requested at the time of booking), and snorkel with sea turtles and spotted eagle rays near pristine lava fingers. these turtles, although endangered and protected, are accustomed to seeing snorkelers and do not mind being photographed as they surface for air just a few feet away.
The variety of scenery and wildlife encountered both above the surface and below truly make this tour one of the most comprehensive snorkeling adventures available on Maui.
Blue Water Rafting Trip Tips:
- Bring a towel and plenty of reef-safe sunscreen.
- It’s recommended that you know how to swim.
Included with trip:
- A continental breakfast is included on every tour.
- A deli style lunch is also included on every tour.
- Snorkeling equipment with fins.
- Flotation device if desired.
- Incredible service.
- Free parking.
- Whale watching December – April.
Blue Water Rafting Departure Location:
- Kihei Boat Ramp at 2800 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Hawaii 96753
Arrival Time:
- Check In: 6:30am
- Departs: 7:00am
- Return: 1:00
Restrictions – For safety reasons, the following persons cannot participate:
- Children under 4 years of age.
- Pregnant women.
- Persons with back or neck injuries.
- Those who suffer from motion sickness.
Meeting & Departure Location is Kihei Boat Ramp
Directly across the street from 2988 S Kihei Road
Kihei, HI 96753
