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The 15 Best Turtle Snorkelling Tours on Maui

38 tours  ·  from $99

Green turtles work the lava shelf between Makena and Wailea most mornings, and nobody can promise them. The 15 below range from a kayak paddle off the beach to a second stop on a crater boat, priced, timed and honest about the swim.

Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - A boat set up for a long morning
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

1.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Set out early from Maalaea Harbor on Malolo for Molokini’s clear volcanic crater and a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens. You get gear, breakfast, lunch, lifeguard support, restrooms, and narration from the captain and crew. Whale sightings are possible in season.

“This tour was really great! They were informative, on time, and patient. The food provided for breakfast and lunch was welcomed and a good selection. They were really great with the kids and making sure everyone was doing well. Would definitely recommend!”

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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - Getting fitted with masks, fins, and life jackets
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

2.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Meet at Makena Landing for a two-hour, shore-based snorkel at Turtle Town. Guides Joe, Robbie, and Alex lead small groups of up to 10, help beginners, point out turtles and other sea life, and provide gear, life jackets, photos, and raw video clips.

“So much fun! It was nice to enjoy the moment while they took care of the pictures. Fun seeing the turtles. Thank you Joe!”

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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove - First water stop: Molokini’s fish and coral
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Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

3.Maui Snorkel Adventure: Molokini Crater and Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Join Maui Reef Adventures at 8 a.m. for a four-hour ride on the fast Reef Explorer. Snorkel fish-filled Molokini Crater, search for Green Sea Turtles at a smaller cove, and watch for whales, dolphins, and flying fish. Guides including Esteban, Jade, and Brad help with gear and water conditions.

“Excellent tour! The guides took time to check water clarity and if turtles were present before putting us in the water. The first spot wasn't good so they went to an alternative site for turtles and it was awesome! Crew was helpful adjusting snorkel gear. My favorite part is our turtle and Molokini Crater tour turned into a whale watching bonus tour. They paused the boat for everyone to see whales breaching. Lunch and snacks were nothing special but appreciated. Highly recommend this tour. I'd do it again.”

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Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui - What the first snorkel stop feels like
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Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui

4.Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling aboard Pride of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,124 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $203

Spend about five hours aboard Pride of Maui, snorkeling at Molokini Crater and Turtle Town when sea conditions allow. The trip includes equipment, breakfast, grilled lunch, drinks, and an open bar after snorkeling. Crew members assist beginners, and optional SNUBA costs extra.

“Great staff!!! Saw great many turtles and colorful fish. Even a dozen whales on way to molokini. Breakfast and lunch was a nice bonus”

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Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui - Reaching Turtle Town and its two snorkel sites
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Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

5.Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Best value

Paddle from Makena Landing to Turtle Town on a beginner-friendly, three-hour kayak and snorkel trip. Guides Andres and John provide patient instruction, safety support, and optional underwater photos. You will snorkel at two sites with a group capped at 10, conditions permitting.

“This is an amazing experience. Our guide John made the trip fun and easy, especially for a young kid who’d never kayaked before. There were more turtles than we could count. A great adventure for families and everyone.”

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South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal - The boat ride begins with breakfast
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South Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal

6.Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 5h 30m · from $159

Spend 5.5 hours aboard Malolo’s catamaran from Maalaea Harbor, snorkeling at Molokini and Maluaka Beach, also called Turtle Town. The crew provides gear, flotation aids, breakfast, lunch, and lifeguard support. Captain Steve, Sebastian, and other crew members have earned praise for clear instructions and friendly care.

“They showed us an amazing time. They explained everything very well. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip.”

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Maui: Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei - Turtle Town: the morning’s most memorable encounter
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Maui: Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei

7.Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 765 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Kihei at 7:00 am for a three-hour small-group boat trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Crew members such as Matt, Lucia, Sarah, and Alex help with gear, safety, and sea life spotting. Expect fish, coral, turtles, snacks, drinks, and a light sandwich lunch.

“My husband and I had a blast with Captain Matt and Sarah! We chose the morning tour and the water was perfect, we saw several turtles and got to hear whales singing! Matt and Sarah were helpful, friendly, funny, and all around a good time. We brought our own snorkel gear but they had quality equipment on board and helped folks in and out of the boat as needed.”

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Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure - Turtle Town brings a second kind of underwater encounter
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Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

8.Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $196

Set out from Wailuku at 6:30 a.m. aboard the 53-foot Lani Kai II for snorkeling at Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Captain Greg, Captain Paul, and the crew provide gear, breakfast, lunch, flotation aids, and a 20-foot waterslide. Whale sightings are possible from November through April.

“This was such an amazing experience. I traveled with my wife and both of us are non swimmers (wife's 1st ever time getting into water) Captian made us very comfortable and assisted us swimming. We also had snorkel class on board for non swimmers and 1st time snorkelers. Nice snacks and drinks and good toilets. Witnessed lots of beautiful fishes and turtles. Too good of an experience.”

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Road To Hana Black Sand Beach Waterfalls & Turtles Tour - Pua’a Ka’a State Park, a quick green break
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Road To Hana Black Sand Beach Waterfalls & Turtles Tour

9.Road To Hana Black Sand Beach Waterfalls & Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 595 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

This 6.5-hour Maui tour takes you from Kahului along the winding Road to Hana, with stops at Pua’a Ka’a State Park, Keanae, Wai’anapanapa’s black sand beach, Wailua Valley, and Ho’okipa Beach. Small groups, bottled water, USB charging, and guides such as Oscar are included.

“The was no bus of this company at the pick up spot , we didn’t go, we couldn’t go. We will need our money back.”

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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena) - Paddling over Makena’s shallow reefs
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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

10.Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Paddle a clear-bottom kayak from Makena Landing to Turtle Town, then snorkel above shallow reefs with turtles and tropical fish. Guides such as Kyle, Curtis, Marc, and Michael keep the small group safe and engaged. The three-hour morning tour includes equipment, snacks, water, and optional snorkeling.

“Glass bottom kayak to turtle town is a must do bucket list item! We did this mid November and still nice enough to enjoy. Curtis was our guide, he was so knowledgeable, funny and very safe. We had a memorable time snorkeling with the magnificent turtles. Don’t forget to bring a waterproof disposable camera, we missed bringing one.”

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Maui Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town Aboard Quicksilver - Leaving Ma‘alaea Harbor and settling into the morning
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Maui Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town Aboard Quicksilver

11.Maui Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town Aboard Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Join Quicksilver at Ma‘alaea Harbor for a 4.5-hour catamaran cruise to South Maui’s Turtle Town or Coral Gardens. You get snorkel gear, flotation aids, lunch, drinks, crew instruction, whale watching in season, and a waterslide. The captain chooses the site each morning based on sea conditions.

“Wonderful and knowledgeable, friendly staff. Great snorkeling areas.; and good price; however, a hot dog and chips was not much of a lunch”

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Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel - Molokini Crater: clear water with a weather clause
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Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel

12.Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

Board Pride of Maui’s modern, air-conditioned yacht at Maalaea Harbor for a five-hour snorkel trip to Molokini and Turtle Town. Captain Justin and his crew provide gear, breakfast, an onboard barbecue lunch, warm showers, and drinks after snorkeling. The route depends on weather and sea conditions.

“This was from beginning to end an amazing experience. The captain and crew early on guided us gently with safety and put all uneasiness quickly to rest. Really enjoyed the luxury yacht and all the amenities including such pristine and clean conditions. A very super friendly crew with knowledge and also genuine niceness towards us. We got to do everything listed but in a non hurried and enjoyable way. This outfitter is very lucky to have such an outstanding crew representing them. There are not enough words to share how pleased we were”

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Maui: Eco-Friendly Molokini & Turtle Town Tour with Meals - Leaving Maalaea Harbor without morning confusion
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Maui: Eco-Friendly Molokini & Turtle Town Tour with Meals

13.Eco-Friendly Molokini & Turtle Town Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 5 hours · from $199

Cruise from Maalaea Harbor to Molokini and Turtle Arches with Pacific Whale Foundation naturalists. You get snorkel instruction, optical masks, flotation gear, breakfast, a grilled lunch, and a chance to spot turtles, octopi, eels, reef fish, and seasonal whales.

“Captain T and his amazing crew did an excellent job! Everything was so good prepared and organized. Everyone of the crew knew in each second what to do!! We also received a lot of biological information during the boating. I think this was one of my best organized trips ever! Only two things to improve from our point of view: -) we’ve been over 100 people… for an natural event… snorkeling should be calm and relaxing but it felt like swarming with snorkeler. -) we had a photographer on board - she did a great job, but it was really expensive! It would be great to know the price before…”

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Maui: Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour - The 7:15 AM start is worth the early alarm
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Maui: Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

14.Turtle Town Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Kayak about 1.5 miles across Makena Bay with a guide, then snorkel at turtle and reef sites. South Pacific Kayaks supplies boats, safety gear, snorkel equipment, snacks, and drinks. The 7:15 AM trip usually offers calmer water, while winter and spring outings may include humpback whales.

“Fantastic!! Saw lots of turtles and had a great guide!”

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Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui - Paddling across Makena Bay
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Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui

15.Turtle Reef Kayak Tour of Makena, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $121

Paddle 1.5 to 2 miles from historic Makena Landing, then snorkel over Turtle Town with a guide such as Tyler, Jake, or Jeremiah. Choose a single or double kayak, look for turtles and seasonal whales, and book the 7:15am trip for calmer water and clearer reef views.

“Jake was a fantastic guide . He filled our tour with tidbits of Maui which enhanced our experience. We saw a whale up close and personal. Well worth the money !!”

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