About Pacific Whale Foundation - Maui Snorkel & Sunset Sail Maalaea
Spend the afternoon snorkeling in Maui's clear leeward waters before settling in for a relaxed sunset cruise. The trip combines time in the ocean with an onboard waterslide, giving families and kids another way to enjoy the water between snorkel sessions.
Marine naturalists are on board to help identify reef life and answer questions about the local marine environment. After snorkeling, the crew serves a freshly grilled BBQ meal while the boat cruises back along the coast and the evening light begins to change over the Pacific.
Tour Highlights
- Afternoon snorkeling in Maui's clear leeward waters
- Chance to see sea turtles, tropical fish and other marine life
- Onboard waterslide for extra fun
- Marine naturalists available to share information about the reef
- Relaxed sunset cruise after snorkeling
Tour Inclusions
- Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers
- Beverages and BBQ meal grilled on board
- Expert crew are certified as lifeguards and in CPR/First Aid
- Wildlife interpretation and guided experiences by our onboard naturalists
- Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
- Vessel carries two restrooms and a shower for your comfort
Meal Grilled on Board
- Crudite with hummus and Green Goddess dressing
- Free range chicken
- Kiawe-smoked pork with guava BBQ sauce
- Vegan burgers
- Beef hot dogs
- Local style potato mac salad
- Asian edamame slaw
- Dessert: Kula strawberries and chocolate chip cookies
- Unlimited soda, juice, filtered water, Social Hour coffee, plus for guests 21+ (with ID), two adult premium beverages are included
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
Seasonal departure times:
April through June 14: Check in at 2:30 pm. Departs at 3:15 pm and returns at 7:15 pm
June 15 through August 31: Check in at 2:45 pm. Departs at 3:30 pm and returns at 7:30 pm
September 1 through November 13: Check in at 1:45 pm. Departs at 2:30 pm and returns at 6:30 pm
Check in at 1:45 pm at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Maui Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku (GPS address). View Map
Parking is paid throughout the harbor. Please review signage upon arrival.
Restrictions
For safety reasons, the use of any full-face snorkel masks is not allowed. Pacific Whale Foundation provides high-quality snorkel gear for all guests.
Please use reef safe/mineral based 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 or be purchased on board (4oz for $13, rate may change).
Wheelchairs: This vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible. The vessel has really high steps so it is not suggested even with assistance to board from another member of your group.
Operation Days
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Duration
4 hours
Equipment
The vessel used for this sail is either the Ocean Spirit or the Kai Ko. Both are modern sailing catamarans featuring a spacious deck with plenty of cushioned seating for passenger comfort, as well as two onboard bathrooms.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Pacific Whale Foundation.
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