--- title: 3-Hour Small-Group Maalaea Luxury Snorkel Cruise Tour lang: en type: tour city: Maui country: United States price: 409 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 49 (Molokini & Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/3-hour-small-group-maalaea-luxury-snorkel-cruise-tour/ --- # 3-Hour Small-Group Maalaea Luxury Snorkel Cruise Tour **Guidekin's take:** Snorkel from Maalaea Harbor in a small shared group capped at six guests. Snorkel gear, flotation equipment and a choice of sandwich or spinach salad are included; this cruise is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. 4.91 from 34 reviews at €409 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #22 of 49 in Molokini & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 3-hour Maalaea Luxury Snorkel Cruise: Escape the crowds on this intimate snorkel. Share Incredible experiences with Hawaii Nautical. Maalaea Harbor is a wonderful starting point for Maui’s best ocean experiences adventures. Join the fun, welcome aboard for world class whale watching, experience top snorkeling spots, and romantic sunset cocktail cruises. Experience “Amore” a 42-foot Boston Whaler with unmatched state-of-the-art features make the flagship 420 Outrage a boat like no other. From the expansive bow with innovative seating galore, to the beautifully designed convertible helm and cockpit areas, to the gracious, well-equipped cabin with enclosed head, the 420 is a champion at onboard entertaining and pleasure cruising, whether close to home or way offshore. With so many inviting spaces to settle in for the day, this is the yacht you'll want to enjoy with family and friends. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €409 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hawaii Nautical - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.91 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 34. - 5 stars: 33 (97%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Sanitized reusable snorkel gear and flotation equipment provided - Choice of BLT sandwich, grilled ham & cheese or turkey sandwich, or spinach salad w/ balsamic dressing ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Mā‘alaea is a centuries-old Hawaiian fishing village—once home to a prominent...** (pass by, no stop) - Mā‘alaea is a centuries-old Hawaiian fishing village—once home to a prominent heiau and one of the island’s largest collections of petroglyphs—whose canoe landing served as a portal to Maui for Hawaiian kings and warriors. 2. **Check in at The Historic Maalaea General Store, Built in 1910** (20m; admission included) - It was constructed by the Maui Dry goods and Grocery Company to serve the local fishing community and employees of the Wailuku Sugar Company. The store is the oldest surviving wood-frame building associated with the Japanese fishing community that developed in Maalaea Village. 3. **Maalaea Harbor** (pass by, no stop) - A wonderful starting point for Maui’s best ocean experiences adventures. Join the fun, welcome aboard Hawaii Nautical for breathtaking whale watching, world class snorkeling spots, and stunning Hawaiian sunset cocktail cruises. 4. **Located on the beautiful bay with a marina for small boats, this is a relaxin...** (pass by, no stop) - Located on the beautiful bay with a marina for small boats, this is a relaxing resort community. Māʻalaea Bay is a large bay in the southwestern coast of Maui, in the Hawaiian islands. Several small towns are located close to the bay, notably the town of Māʻalaea. The bay is... 5. **Open 24 hours, a wonderful lighthouse, watching the ocean hitting the rocks i...** (pass by, no stop) - Open 24 hours, a wonderful lighthouse, watching the ocean hitting the rocks is spectacular. A small path leads to a secluded tide pool and jagged coastline with rock formations. Locations will be chosen based on the day’s best weather, ocean conditions and with guest input. 6. **Sugar Beach** (pass by, no stop) - is a six-mile long beach in Maui, Hawaii. It's located on the shores of Maalaea Bay and is named for its fine white sand. The beach is good for swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, canoe paddling, sunbathing, bodyboarding, and long walks. Visitors can also watch for... 7. **Haycraft Park** (pass by, no stop) - is part of the longest uninterrupted stretch of beach on Maui, along with Baby Beach and Sugar Beach. Locations will be chosen based on the day’s best weather, ocean conditions and with guest input. 8. **Coral Gardens is a natural reef formation in Maui, Hawaii it is only accessib...** (pass by, no stop) - Coral Gardens is a natural reef formation in Maui, Hawaii it is only accessible by boat. It's located in a protected bay on the west side of the island, south of Lahaina and Olowalu. Locations will be chosen based on the day’s best weather, ocean conditions and with guest input. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Check in at Maalaea General Store lanai, 132 Maalaea Road Wailuku, HI 96793 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - (limited to 6 guests) Departs 9am - 12pm or 12:45pm - 3:45pm ## Compared with other Molokini & Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 49** | €409 | 3h | 4.91 (34) | shared | | [West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali](/usa/maui/tours/west-maui-snorkeling-experience-by-boat-from-ka-anapali/?format=md) | €176 | 5h | 4.99 (970) | shared | | [Molokini Crater + South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei, Maui](/usa/maui/tours/molokini-crater-south-maui-coast-adventure-from-kihei-maui/?format=md) | €163 | 5h | 4.95 (1651) | shared | | [Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel](/usa/maui/tours/maui-molokini-and-turtles-luxury-yacht-snorkel/?format=md) | €290 | 5h | 4.96 (656) | shared | Ranked #22 of 49 in Molokini & Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €409, median €172; typical length 3h 30m. 1 of 49 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/molokini-snorkeling-tours/?format=md ## More in Maui - All Maui tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/3-hour-small-group-maalaea-luxury-snorkel-cruise-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/?format=md