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title: "Molokini & Turtle Adventure: Small Group from Ma'alaea Harbor"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 191
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 127
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 35 of 49 (Molokini & Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/molokini-turtle-adventure-small-group-from-ma-alaea-harbor/
---

# Molokini & Turtle Adventure: Small Group from Ma'alaea Harbor

**Guidekin's take:** Take a catamaran from Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini, with opportunities to visit reefs where you can look for sea turtles. Breakfast, a buffet lunch, drinks and snorkel gear are included; guests must be at least seven years old. 4.8 from 127 reviews at €191 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #35 of 49 in Molokini & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This small group eco-adventure travels off the beaten path to the wild side of Molokini. It includes an opportunity to visit one or more reefs where sea turtles are plentiful to observe these fascinating marine reptiles. The Molokini & Turtle Adventure is offered on our 54 foot catamaran, Ocean Explorer, which offers an open viewing environment for a small group experience. For ages 7 and over only.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Check-in 60 minutes prior to departure…
- Starts 07:45: one departure a day
- Food included: Buffet lunch, Continental breakfast
- Age rule: No children under age 7 are allowed on this tour

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €191 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 127 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Pacific Whale Foundation
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:45
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.8 from 127 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 120 of 127.

- 5 stars: 113 (89%)
- 4 stars: 7 (6%)
- 3 stars: 3 (2%)
- 2 stars: 4 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Buffet lunch
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Live commentary on board
- Beverages
- Continental breakfast

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off services are not available.
- 4oz Reef safe sunscreen will be available on board for $16

## Itinerary

1. **Maalaea** (40m) - Check-in at Pacific Whale Ocean Store located in the Ma'alaea Harbor Shops located adjacent to the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium
2. **Molokini Crater** (1h) - Snorkel at world famous Molokini Crater for 60 minutes or more

## Schedule

- Runs: Sat
- Departures: 07:45
- 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 60 minutes prior to departure time for continental breakfast at our Pacific Whale Foundation store in Ma'alaea harbor shops, next Maui Ocean Center Aquarium

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please check in 60 minutes prior to your departure for continental breakfast served prior to boarding
- To protect the reef environment and in support of the statewide ban on sunscreens, we will no longer allow the use of any non-reef safe sunscreen on board any snorkel eco tours. 4oz Reef safe sunscreen will be available on board for $13
- No children under age 7 are allowed on this tour
- For safety reasons, the use of full-face masks is not permitted on our snorkel ecotours. We do provide high quality snorkel gear on board for all guest

## Compared with other Molokini & Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #35 of 49** | €191 | 5h | 4.8 (127) | 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 #35 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.

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