--- title: "Maui: Ultimate 3.5 hour Whale Watch & Snorkel" lang: en type: tour city: Maui country: United States price: 178 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 90 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 49 (Molokini & Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-ultimate-3-5-hour-whale-watch-snorkel/ --- # Maui: Ultimate 3.5 hour Whale Watch & Snorkel **Guidekin's take:** Travel by raft to Lanai for reef snorkeling, with whale watching during the December to April migration season. Snorkeling gear and purified water are included; children under four cannot join. 4.94 from 90 reviews at €178 per person for 3h–4h. In our comparison: #14 of 49 in Molokini & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our small group snorkeling tours are locally owned and operated, making you feel like a part of our Maui ohana! Since 1982 we have offered snorkeling trips on our quick and safe rafting vessels to the island of Lanai where we find secret coves, sea cliffs, tropical reef, marine life and dolphins! This trip includes whale watching during whale migration months (December-April). Every ticket supports active marine research and our efforts as part of the whale entanglement response team here on Maui! We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. ## Before you book - Meeting point: CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Age rule: No children under 4 years old, and no one who is… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €178 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.94 from 90 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 90. - 5 stars: 88 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles. - Use of Snorkelling equipment ## Itinerary 1. **Lahaina Harbor** (3h) - We offer Small Group Snorkel, Dolphin and Turtle encounter tours! Get away from the crowds and travel to the best snorkel spots the day offers. From west Maui the most consistent dolphin encounters are off the island of Lanai. Our Experienced Captain will pick the best... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at MALA BOAT YARD. LOOK FOR BLACK AND YELLOW "ULTIMATE WHALE WATCH" SIGNS. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE WATER. Please INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL IN YOUR BOOKING so we can CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR TOUR! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - No children under 4 years old, and no one who is pregnant may come - We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. - Not permitted for pregnant travelers ## Compared with other Molokini & Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 49** | €178 | 3h–4h | 4.94 (90) | 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 #14 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/maui-ultimate-3-5-hour-whale-watch-snorkel/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/?format=md