Introduction

Tour Options

• 🚤 Pride of Maui: Offers a five-hour tour with two snorkel sites, free breakfast, BBQ lunch, and an open bar. Limited capacity for comfort.
• ⛵ Trilogy: Features a five-hour tour with continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, and premium beverages. Optional SNUBA upgrade available.
• 🛥️ Calypso: High-speed catamaran with two snorkel sites, glass-bottom viewing, water slides, and a hearty breakfast and lunch.
• 🚤 Maui Reef Adventures: Four-hour tour on a fast raft, focusing on small groups for a semi-private experience. Includes breakfast and lunch.
• 🚤 Maui Magic: Offers a tropical breakfast, mid-morning tray, and hot BBQ lunch. Includes snorkel gear and flotation devices.
• 🚤 Redline Rafting: Two-hour trips with a focus on snorkeling clarity and marine life.

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Marine Life

• 🐠 Fish Species: Over 250 species of fish, including the humuhumunukunukuapua'a, parrotfish, and longnose butterflyfish.
• 🐢 Turtles: Hawaiian green sea turtles are commonly seen, especially at Turtle Town.
• 🦈 Reef Sharks: Occasionally spotted within the crater.
• 🐙 Other Marine Life: Moray eels, octopus, and manta rays.
• 🌊 Coral Reefs: 38 varieties of hard corals, creating a vibrant underwater ecosystem.

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Dining

• 🍽️ Pride of Maui: Free breakfast and BBQ lunch with an open bar.
• 🍽️ Trilogy: Continental breakfast with cinnamon rolls, BBQ lunch, and premium beverages.
• 🍽️ Calypso: Breakfast includes hearty options, and lunch features sandwiches, salads, and cookies.
• 🍽️ Maui Magic: Tropical breakfast, mid-morning tray of vegetables, and hot BBQ lunch with options like hamburgers and hot dogs.
• 🍽️ Maui Reef Adventures: Breakfast includes pastries and fresh fruit, and lunch offers turkey or vegetarian sandwiches.

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Best Time to Visit

• 📅 Year-Round: Molokini Crater can be visited throughout the year.
• 🌅 Mornings: Ideal time to visit before the trade winds pick up, ensuring calmer waters and better visibility.
• 🐋 Whale Watching Season: From December to April, visitors may spot humpback whales during their boat journey.

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Departure Points

• 📍 Ma'alaea Harbor: Most tours depart from here, offering convenience and proximity to Molokini.
• 📍 Makena: Another departure point, closer to the crater.
• 📍 Kihei Boat Ramp: Also used for departures, providing easy access for those staying in Kihei.

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Activities

• 🤿 Snorkeling: The primary activity, with excellent visibility and diverse marine life.
• 🌊 SNUBA: Available on some tours, allowing guests to dive deeper with a surface-supplied air system.
• 🐋 Whale Watching: Seasonal activity from December to April.
• 🚤 Boat Rides: Enjoy the scenic journey to and from the crater.
• 📸 Photography: Underwater photographers often accompany tours to capture memorable moments.

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Safety and Amenities

• 🛟 Safety Gear: All tours provide snorkel gear, flotation devices, and safety instructions.
• 🚿 Showers: Freshwater showers available on some boats for rinsing off after snorkeling.
• 🚻 Restrooms: Most boats are equipped with restrooms for convenience.
• 🛋️ Seating: Comfortable seating areas, often with shade, are provided on the boats.
• 🍹 Beverages: Many tours include non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.

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