Maui Magic Molokini adventure snorkel

Maui Magic is the smaller of Maui Classic Charters' two boats. It goes to Molokini first, then to a second stop picked by the captain, for turtles. All stops are weather dependent, the operator says. It takes ages 5 and up.

Who it suits

• Kids 5 and older, and adults who are fine with a 6:30 a.m. check-in.
• People who want Molokini plus a turtle stop in one trip.
• Guests who like a smaller boat. The operator's 2021 page says it takes no more than 45 people, though it is approved for 64, so confirm numbers when you book.

The day

Check in at 6:30 a.m. at Slip 55, on the street side of Māʻalaea Harbor. The boat leaves at 7:00 a.m. and the operator lists a noon return. Confirm your times in the booking.

The slip is not the same as Four Winds II's Slip 80. Check which boat you booked.

The second stop

The operator says the second stop is at the captain's discretion and describes it as a turtle stop. All sites are weather dependent, so it isn't promised. If turtles are your goal, read about Maui's sea turtles. Turtles should have 10 feet of space. Dolphins, if you see any, should have 50 yards.

For the first stop, state rules cap any boat at 2.5 hours on a Molokini mooring. The Molokini crater guide covers the rest.

Food and comfort

• Breakfast: fresh fruit, croissants, muffins and eggs.
• Lunch: a taco bar.
• Soda, juice and water; beer, wine, seltzers and mai tais on the way home.
• One private restroom, and shade on the upper and lower decks.
• Wetsuit rental is $10.

Whale season

A seasonal page on the operator's sites sells this same trip as a whale and snorkel trip at the same price. For what to expect, see whale watching and Molokini snorkeling.

Downsides

• Not recommended for children under 5, the operator says. Four Winds II lists a child fare from age 4, and says under 4 ride free.

For a side-by-side look at family options by age, see top Molokini tours for kids.