Lani Kai II Molokini snorkel

The operator says the company has worked out of Māʻalaea since 1985. Only the morning trip goes to Molokini.

Who it suits

Families and groups who want a waterslide and shaded cabin seating. The operator says the boat is 53 feet long and carries up to 65 guests.

For a different Māʻalaea morning boat, see Malolo or the comparison.

The morning trip

• Check in at 6:30 a.m. at Slip 64, 101 Maʻalaea Road.
• The trip runs 7:00 a.m. to noon.
• Stops are Molokini, then Turtle Town if conditions permit.
• The operator says the ride out is typically about 45 minutes.

Breakfast, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, flotation and beginner snorkel training are included. Alcohol is bring-your-own and only allowed after the water activities.

There are two restrooms on board. The operator describes shaded cabin seating plus an open sun deck.

Kids and fares

Ages 13 to 17 pay the youth fare of $168. Ages 4 to 12 pay $128. Ages 3 and under are free. The adult price in the table above is labeled a seasonal special on the operator's page, and it does not say whether tax is added.

The afternoon trip

This one runs 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with check-in at 12:30 p.m. The operator says it goes to Coral Gardens or a nearby reef, and that it visits Molokini only on rare occasions. Lunch and snorkel gear are included, and the child fare for ages 4 to 12 is $98. Prices vary by date.

If Molokini is the point of your day, book the morning. Afternoon conditions at the crater are covered on the afternoon trips page. The best month guide covers timing.

Downsides

• The boat can carry up to 65 guests, the operator's own figure.
• The afternoon trip is mostly not a Molokini trip.

Private charters

The operator also sells private charters, with a starting rate on its charter page.

Before you go

For what Molokini is like once you are there, read the Molokini crater guide. The second stop is Turtle Town, and the sea turtle post explains what that name means. To weigh this trip against others, compare all the trips.