Maui Snorkeling (Lani Kai II)
Lani Kai II, 53 ft, max 65
- Trip length
- 5 h
- Lowest adult price
- $178adultTax not statedon Maui Snorkeling’s site, checked
- Ages
- Youth 13-17. Child 4-12
- Phone
- (808) 244-1979
Molokini tour · Māʻalaea Harbor
Aloha Blue Molokini snorkel
By Redline Rafting, a Molokini raft company that runs this site · Prices checked
Aloha Blue runs Molokini and Turtle Town from Slip 37 on Hokua 2, a 46-foot sport fishing boat. Its page prints an all-in adult price and says the boat is limited to 36 guests.
- Sells trips on its own site
Ready to look at dates?
$199.49adultTax and fees includedon Aloha Blue Charters’ site, checked
Check dates with Aloha Blue Charters Call (808) 249-2583Opens alohabluecharters.com. You book with Aloha Blue Charters, on its own terms.
Operator facts
Boat
- Phone
- (808) 249-2583
(808) 573-2104 (second number on site) - Leaves from
- Māʻalaea HarborCheck in: Slip #37, Māʻalaea Harbor.
- Boat
- Hokua 2, 46-ft power boat, limited to 36
- Trip length
- Not stated
- Ages and child fares
- Children 0-12
What’s included, food, restroom and more
- Operator
- Aloha Blue Charters
- Website
- alohabluecharters.com
- Stops
- Molokini, Turtle Town
- Included
- Snorkel gear, Breakfast, Lunch, Refreshments, One Mai Tai after snorkeling for ages 21+
- Food
- Breakfast and lunch
- Booking on its site
- FareHarbor
Hokua 2 is a 46-foot sport fishing boat that also runs snorkel and whale trips. Aloha Blue Charters says it has been a Maui charter boat for 28 years. The Deluxe Morning Snorkel goes to Molokini and Turtle Town from Slip 37 at Māʻalaea Harbor.
Who it suits
People who would rather be on a fishing-style boat than a catamaran, and who like knowing the final price up front. If you want a waterslide, Lani Kai II is a 53-foot boat with one, from the same harbor.
What the operator does and does not say
The operator's page names the stops, the inclusions and the boat. It says Hokua 2 is Coast Guard approved for 49 but limited to 36 passengers, and that it has a hot freshwater shower. Trip length and departure time are not stated there. Some resellers list about five hours from 7:00 a.m., which is the resellers' figure, not the operator's. Call (808) 249-2583 to confirm both before you book. The operator lists a second number too, (808) 573-2104.
Price basis
The operator's page says the adult price, for ages 13 and up, includes all applicable taxes and fees. It does not make that statement next to the child fare. Children 0 to 12 pay $177.94; the adult price is in the table above.
What is included
- Snorkel gear
- Breakfast and lunch
- Refreshments
- One mai tai after snorkeling, for ages 21 and up
Restroom and shade details are not stated on its pages; ask when you call.
Cancelling
The operator asks for 72 hours' notice and says cancellations are by phone only. Plan around that if your dates might change.
Private charters
Aloha Blue also runs private charters of 2 or 4 hours, to Molokini and/or Turtle Town. The rate and catering are on its charter page.
More reading
The Molokini crater guide covers the rules and what a visit is like. Our sea turtle post explains what Turtle Town means. To see how this trip stacks up, compare all the trips.
Trips this operator sells
| Trip | Length | When | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Morning Snorkel (Molokini and Turtle Town) | Not stated | Not stated | $199.49adultTax and fees includedon Aloha Blue Charters’ site, checked |
| Custom Private Charters | 2 or 4 hours | By arrangement | From$1,500per boatBefore tax and feeson Aloha Blue Charters’ site, checked |
Prices as shown on the operator’s own site. Check taxes and fees with the operator before you book.
Questions
How long is the trip?
The operator's trip page does not state a length. Some resellers list about 5 hours from 7:00 a.m., but that is not the operator's statement. Call (808) 249-2583 to confirm before you book.
How many guests are on board?
The operator's page says Hokua 2 is Coast Guard approved to carry 49 but limited to 36 passengers.
Does the price include tax?
For adults, yes. The operator's page says the adult price (ages 13 and up) includes all applicable taxes and fees. It does not say this next to the child fare.
How do I cancel?
The operator's page asks for 72 hours' notice and says cancellations are by phone only.
Other boats from Māʻalaea Harbor
Order: the same kind of boat first, then our own order. Many operators sell some dates below their listed price.
Maui Diamond Sea Sports
Maui Diamond, 46-ft dive boat
- Trip length
- 6 h
- Lowest adult price
- $189adultTax not statedplus a required $299 guide fee per snorkel groupon Maui Diamond Sea Sports’ site, checked
- Ages
- Snorkelers and non-entering passengers must be 10 or older
- Phone
- (808) 879-9119
Pacific Whale Foundation
Ocean Explorer and fleet (catamarans)
- Trip length
- 5 h
- Lowest adult price
- $119.95adultTax not statedon Pacific Whale Foundation’s site, checked
- Ages
- Child 5-12. Children 4 and under free
- Phone
- (808) 249-8811
Sources and corrections
The 3 sources for this page
- alohabluecharters.com (Aloha Blue Charters), read . Backs: The trips, times, prices and departure point in the facts panel and trip table on this page. · Hokua 2 is a 46-foot Newton sport fishing boat, USCG certified, from a company that says it has run 28 years; it also runs snorkel and whale trips.
- alohabluecharters.com (Aloha Blue Charters), read . Backs: Slip 37 at Māʻalaea Harbor; Molokini and Turtle Town; Coast Guard approved for 49, limited to 36; hot freshwater shower; adult price includes all applicable taxes and fees; inclusions; mai tai for ages 21 and up. · Cancellation needs 72 hours' notice, by phone only; resellers list about 5 hours from 7:00 a.m. but the operator's page gives neither.
- alohabluecharters.com (Aloha Blue Charters), read . Backs: Private charters: 2-hour and 4-hour rates, catering extra.