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Calypso Maui: Molokini snorkel and sunset dinner cruise
The short answer Calypso runs a morning Molokini snorkel and an evening dinner cruise from the same slip in Māʻalaea. They are sold as two separate trips, and you can fit both in one day if you leave a gap for rest.
On this page
Calypso sells a morning Molokini snorkel and an evening Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise from Māʻalaea Harbor. They are separate bookings. You can do both in one day, but it makes a long one.
The two trips side by side
| Molokini snorkel | Sunset dinner cruise | |
|---|---|---|
| Departs | 7:30 a.m. daily | 5:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m., by season |
| Length | 5.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Check-in | Slip 76, 45 minutes before | Slip 76, 30 minutes before |
| Food | Breakfast and lunch | Dinner and two drinks |
Both leave from Slip 76 on Māʻalaea Road, according to Calypso's pages, seen Nov 4, 2026.
Can I book both on one day?
Yes. Calypso's site lists them as separate cruises and does not mention a combined ticket or a combo price. Each is booked and paid for on its own.
The timing works on paper. A 7:30 a.m. departure with a 5.5-hour trip puts you back at the dock around 1:00 p.m. Dinner check-in is 4:30 p.m. from October 15 to April 14 and 5:00 p.m. from April 15 to October 14.
That leaves three to four hours in between.
Is it too much for one day?
For some people, yes. The snorkel starts with a 6:45 a.m. check-in, an hour's crossing and hours in sun and salt water. Then you need to shower, eat, rest and find parking again.
Pick both on one day if:
- You have a short stay and one free day.
- You are comfortable with a very early start and an evening out.
- Everyone in the group, kids included, naps or rests well in the afternoon.
Split them across days if you travel with young children, get seasick, or want the dinner to be relaxed. Molokini is roughly 11 miles from the harbor in a straight line. For how conditions change through the day and year, see the best-month guide.
What the dinner cruise includes
Calypso's page says it includes dinner and two drinks.
- Starter: Caesar salad.
- Entrées: garlic rosemary prime rib, fresh island fish, a BBQ roasted chicken combination, kiawe smoked baby back ribs, or penne with Thai basil marinara (vegetarian). Sides are white rice and sautéed vegetables.
- Dessert: double-layer chocolate cake and New York style cheesecake.
- Drinks: two alcoholic drinks included, then $5 each. Soda, juice and water are unlimited. Drinkers must be 21 or older with photo ID.
- Music: live island-style music "most nights."
The page does not give a sunset time, and it does not guarantee the music.
Who pays what
Calypso lists an adult fare (13 and up) of $149.95 and a child fare (4 to 12) of $119.95 for the dinner cruise. One child 3 and under per paying adult is free, but gets no meal. Gratuities, hotel pickup and parking are not included.
For the morning trip, the live fare is below.
$178.95 adult, tax not stated, on Calypso’s site, checked .
Practical notes
- Parking is paid at the Maui Harbor Shops lot or near the slips. Leave extra time for the walk to Slip 76; the Calypso page has the details.
- Cancellations or changes need 24 hours' notice, according to the dinner page.
- The operator says the dinner cruise runs in most weather, so bring a layer.
Other ideas for the day
If you want something between the two trips, see what else to do after a morning Molokini trip. For two adults, read trips for couples. With children, see family boat tours.
Questions
Can I book both on one day?
Yes. They are separate trips on Calypso's site with no combined booking that we found. The snorkel is back around 1:00 p.m. and dinner check-in is at 4:30 or 5:00 p.m., depending on the season.
Are there combo prices?
Calypso's dinner cruise page does not mention one. You book and pay for each trip separately.
Is there a vegetarian dinner?
Yes. The operator lists penne with Thai basil marinara.
Sources and corrections
The 3 sources for this page
- Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Calypso (Calypso), read . Backs: Sunset dinner cruise: daily, 2 hours, check-in and departure times by season, dinner and two drinks, menu, live music most nights, Slip 76, parking, 24-hour notice, adult and child fares, alcohol rules.
- calypsomaui.com (Calypso), read . Backs: Morning Molokini snorkel: daily at 7:30 a.m., 5.5 hours, Slip 76, check-in 45 minutes before, breakfast and lunch.
- Hawaiʻi Statewide GIS, Navigation Aids layer (from NOAA chart 19350): Maʻalaea Harbor entrance buoy G "1" (Hawaiʻi Statewide GIS Program / NOAA), read . Backs: Māʻalaea Harbor is about 11 miles from Molokini in a straight line.