Person snorkeling underwater near coral reef and a sea turtle.

Private Charter Morning 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)

Two young girls celebrating on a boat in the ocean, one in a swimsuit with leis and the other in a colorful rash guard, while a man with a snorkel is in the foreground.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Come join us on our morning 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

  • A light breakfast of assorted local fruits and baked goods

  • Picnic-style lunch enjoyed onboard 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 coral reefs with yellow and beige coral formations.
Three women on a boat in the ocean, preparing to jump into the water, with a clear blue sky and distant land with wind turbines in the background.
Three children swimming underwater, holding hands, wearing swimsuits and goggles, with bubbles around them and a pinkish glow from light above the water.
Bright green marine feather-like plant growing on coral reef in clear blue ocean water
A woman on a boat assisting a child with a pair of orange and black fins for snorkeling or swimming, with the ocean in the background.
A woman and girl celebrating on a boat, with a person in scuba gear taking their photo, ocean in the background, woman wearing a swimsuit and green lei, girl in colorful rash guard, all smiling and raising their hands.
People swimming near a boat on open water with a landscape and wind turbines in the background.
Underwater scene with a sea turtle swimming over a coral reef.
A woman in sunglasses and a patterned crop top sitting on the edge of a boat, looking at her phone while a girl in a pink swimsuit is swimming nearby in the ocean, smiling at the camera.
A child floating on her back in the ocean wearing a swimsuit, with another child snorkeling nearby, both enjoying a day at sea.
Woman with floral lei and swimsuit helping two people with snorkeling gear in blue ocean water.
A woman floating peacefully on her back in the ocean, wearing a colorful lei around her neck.
Four people snorkeling in the ocean, wearing masks and snorkels, swimming together in clear 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.