Snorkeling Molokini Crater Maui: Private Raft Charter

Reach Molokini Crater in record speed and spend three hours in the water instead of the boat.

Snorkel Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens on Maui aboard the REEF EXPLORER, a 60-foot luxury raft that reaches the reef faster than other boats and stays away from crowds. The 3-hour private charter accommodates up to 25 guests and includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water and snacks. A live English-speaking guide and captain lead the trip. Weather may determine which reef you visit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 3-hour snorkel tour

• Board the REEF EXPLORER raft
• Travel quickly to Molokini Crater
• Snorkel at Molokini Crater reef
• Observe marine life and coral
• Return to departure point

The experience

Molokini Crater is a crescent-shaped volcanic crater that creates a protected oasis from waves and channel currents, making snorkel conditions ideal. The reef holds over 250 species of fish and hundreds of coral species. The REEF EXPLORER reaches it in record speed (the boat's design lets it access spots other vessels cannot), which means you spend less time traveling and more time in the water. The raft seats you just feet above the surface, so you feel the ocean's motion without the usual distance between you and the reef.

Your guide and crew are seasoned, and the boat carries an onboard restroom and ultra-smooth suspension that cuts the chop of the crossing. Snorkeling equipment is included, along with bottled water and snacks during the 3-hour outing. You may see Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and keep watch for Spinner Dolphins. The charter is private to your group, so you customize the pace and the stops. If weather shifts the plan to Coral Gardens instead, you still get the same protected snorkel conditions and the same speed to get there.

Groups between 16 and 25 passengers should contact the operator before booking. Gratuity for the captain and crew is optional at checkout.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment, bottled water and snacks.
• use of the 60-foot REEF EXPLORER luxury raft with onboard restroom.
• live English-speaking guide and captain for the 3-hour charter.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs Tuesday to Saturday at 13:00, from US$ 2,866.67 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 13:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate8 group tours ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to12h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Maui Reef Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private tour with more water time: the fast raft reaches Molokini or Coral Gardens in record speed, leaving you hours to snorkel instead of traveling.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Molokini Crater like when you get there?

Molokini Crater is a crescent-shaped volcanic crater that creates a protected oasis from waves and strong channel currents, making snorkel conditions ideal. The reef is home to over 250 species of fish and hundreds of species of coral, and you may see Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and Spinner Dolphins.

How does the REEF EXPLORER reach Molokini faster than other boats?

The REEF EXPLORER is a 60-foot luxury raft designed to access snorkel spots other boats cannot reach. Its design and speed allow it to arrive in record time, which means you spend less time traveling and more time in the water.

What snorkeling equipment and supplies are included?

Snorkeling equipment, bottled water and snacks are included in the 3-hour charter. The boat also carries an onboard restroom.

What happens if weather changes which reef you visit?

Weather may determine whether you snorkel Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens. Both reefs offer protected snorkel conditions and the same fast access aboard the REEF EXPLORER.

Can you customize the snorkel experience on a private charter?

Yes, the 3-hour private charter allows you to customize your snorkel experience. Your guide and crew adjust the pace and stops to suit your group's preferences.

Is this snorkeling trip suitable for all fitness levels?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The trip is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.