About Pacific Whale Foundation - Honolua Snorkel Sail
Sail north from Ka'anapali aboard the spacious catamaran Ocean Spirit for a morning of snorkeling and coastal scenery. The trip follows Maui's northwest shoreline toward Honolua Bay, a protected Marine Life Conservation District known for clear water, coral formations and abundant reef life.
Once anchored, you can snorkel among colorful tropical fish and look for Hawaiian green sea turtles while certified marine naturalists share information about the bay's ecosystem. Back on board, relax on the forward nets, find shade in the cabin or keep watch for spinner dolphins during the sail.
A light breakfast is served in the morning, followed by a freshly prepared BBQ lunch before the return trip along the coast.
Free Child Promo: Book by August 31 and children ages 12 and under sail free on new reservations made for any future available date.
Tour Highlights
- Snorkel at Honolua Bay, a protected Marine Life Conservation District
- Sail along the West Maui and Ka'anapali coastline aboard the Ocean Spirit
- See colorful reef fish, coral and possible Hawaiian green sea turtles
- Chance to spot spinner dolphins along Maui's northwest coast
- Relax on the forward nets or in the shaded cabin
- Light breakfast and BBQ lunch included
Tour Inclusions
- Light breakfast and BBQ lunch served on board
- Premium bar
This seasonal tour operates from June through October.
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
Tour time:
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Check in at 6:15 am at Lahaina Harbor, 675 Wharf Street, Lahaina, HI 96761.
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Restrictions
Participants must be able to swim to go snorkeling.
Use of any full-face snorkel masks are not allowed on Pacific Whale Foundation activities due to safety concerns.
REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN GUIDELINES: This tour requires you to use reef-safe sunscreen in accordance with the statewide ban on sunscreens that harm the reefs. Please read the ingredients list of your sunscreen as "reef-safe" is not a regulated term and sunscreens listed as such can have the following banned ingredients in them: oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, avobenzine, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Reef-safe sunscreen can also be found in local stores.
Special Notes
Please note that snorkel locations and wildlife sightings are weather dependent and are not guaranteed.
Operation Days
Monday, Wednesday & Friday from June through October
Duration
5 hours
Equipment
The Ocean Spirit is Pacific Whale Foundation's newest sailing catamaran. It was custom designed and features streamlined hulls and a spacious deck design, providing the ultimate in passenger comfort. The extra large deck offers plenty of outdoor seating. The vessel features his and her air-conditioned bathrooms, padded seating and a surround sound system. Although the Ocean Spirit has a capacity of 90 passengers, Pacific Whale Foundation limits the number of passengers by cruise type to provide an open yachting experience with plenty of room to relax.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Pacific Whale Foundation.
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