A person wearing snorkeling gear swimming underwater near a turtle and coral reef.

Private Charter Afternoon Snorkel

Only accessible by boat, you and your family can get away from large crowds and enjoy your own private snorkeling spot!

GUESTS: Up to 10 guests
DURATION: 4-6+ Hours / Additional hours available
DEPARTURE: Daily at 7:30 AM / Slip 97, Maʻalaea Harbor

From 3,600 (6 hours, $900 per added hour)

Call (808) 572-2345 to book
A woman and girl celebrating on a boat with a person holding a snorkel mask in the foreground, at sea on a sunny day.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Come join us on our afternoon snorkel charter! We begin by setting off from beautiful Maalaea bay which offers offshore steady winds and calm water. We then head over to West Maui’s breathtaking Pali cliffs or to a satellite reef off the shoreline of north Kihei for our own private snorkeling spot. Tucked beneath the cliffs are large coral outcroppings that make for beautiful underwater topography and snorkeling. We have a variety of sites along this coast which are some of Maui’s premier snorkel sites including coral gardens and Olowalu. Enjoy the peaceful serenity of a more private and tranquil spot.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Picnic-style lunch enjoyed onboard before or after snorkeling

  • Top-end SeaSport snorkel gear

  • Non-alcoholic beverages: water, juices, and sodas are provided

Alcoholic beverages are not included. However, you are welcome to bring alcohol onboard, we have a cooler and ice available for you.

One-of-a-kind memories you’ll never forget

Colorful tropical fish swimming near corals in an underwater scene.
Women in swimsuits and leis jumping off a boat into the ocean under a clear blue sky with hills and wind turbines in the background.
Three children swimming underwater in a pool, wearing goggles and swimsuits, holding hands and floating. The water is blue with sunlight filtering through.
Underwater scene with a bright green feather star coral attached to rocks in the ocean.
A person receives life jacket safety instructions from a crew member on a boat, with fishing rods in the background and ocean visible.
Two women and a young girl on a boat celebrating as they wear swimsuits and leis, with a man taking their photo in front of a sea backdrop.
People swimming near a large white boat on a clear day with a hilly coastline in the background.
Green sea turtle swimming over a coral reef underwater.
A woman sitting on the edge of a boat with her feet in the water, looking at her phone, while a young girl swims in the ocean beside the boat, smiling at the camera, under a clear blue sky.
A child floating on her back in the ocean with a snorkeling mask and a girl swimming nearby wearing a snorkel.
Three people in the ocean, one woman smiling and wearing a lei, two children swimming with snorkel gear.
A person swimming in the ocean, floating on their back with arms outstretched and eyes closed.
Four people snorkeling in the ocean with blue water

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  • You are more than welcome to bring your own snorkel gear, especially if you are already comfortable using it. If you have little ones coming along and they are used to a particular set of gear, certainly bring that. We have top of the line SeaSport silicone-based gear which is provided to all of our guests. We do not provide wetsuits, if you’d like a recommendation on where to rent one please give us a call.

    We do not recommend bringing your own fishing gear, as we have customized everything to suit the style of fishing that we do on Maui. But feel free to give us a call and we are happy to discuss. Since it is your charter we will do our best to guide you to success.

  • We have yellow float belts for all of our guests, we find that these are very comfortable hands-free option.

  • Yes. We have exterior shade covering nearly the entire back deck, and a shaded cabin. For those sensitive to the sun, we suggest you bring hats, UV clothing, sunglasses, and reef safe sunscreen.

  • Several of the snorkel spots we visit are known for turtle sightings, but do keep in mind that they are wild animals.

  • Swimming is a very important skill to have before snorkeling so we recommend practicing in the hotel pool ahead of time. We do carry flotation belts and pool noodles and are happy to give some guidance on best practices for snorkeling. Swimming is not a required skill for any of the non-snorkeling portions of your charter.

  • Depending upon your charter we have lots of options available to us. For bottom fishing charters we usually like to be out of the wind as much as possible, so the direction we go is dependent on the weather that morning. For snorkeling there are several different spots to choose from that are protected from the wind: some of our most visited spots are along the Pali, Coral Gardens, Olowalu, and North Kihei. We are also known to do drift dives, where you jump in the water with our crew (also a certified lifeguard and reef tour guide) and the boat follows along as you drift over satellite reefs or do a blue water swim.

  • While Molokini is a unique snorkel spot, it sees dozens of boats and thousands of snorkelers every single day. We prefer to take you away from the crowds and visit less-frequented reefs. If your heart is set on Molokini give us a call and we can recommend excellent operations for you to choose from.

  • Bottom fishing on Maui is great for kids. We usually fish where the water is calm and with a small number of passengers and the captain and crew both available to help out, even young kids get a chance to bring in some nice fish. Our private charters are the most ideal way to fish with young ones so that we can go at your pace and not worry about appeasing the masses.

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