Pride of Maui operates a spacious, U.S.-Coast-Guard-certified power catamaran and sister vessel Leilani, offering all-inclusive ocean adventures off Maui. For more than 30 years the local, family-run team has led Molokini and Turt...
The crew consistently stands out as the highlight here. Guests rave about staff members like Russell, Logan, Marleigh, Savannah, and Alexandria who go above and beyond with their friendliness, safety focus, and genuine care for passengers. The boats themselves are impressively maintained with spotless bathrooms, quality snorkel equipment, and smooth sailing even in choppy conditions. Multiple reviewers mention how well-trained and professional everyone is, creating a relaxed yet organized atmosphere throughout. Food quality exceeds typical boat tour expectations. Instead of pre-made sandwiches, they grill fresh burgers, hot dogs, and chicken onboard. The POG drink (passion fruit, orange, guava) gets special mentions, and little touches like cookies and brownies make the experience feel more thoughtful. Tours typically include stops at Molokini Crater and Turtle Town for snorkeling, with guests spotting vibrant coral, sea turtles, and tropical fish. The crew provides thorough instructions for first-timers and has plenty of flotation equipment. One reviewer appreciated how accommodating staff was with their disability, while another praised the crew's compassionate response when they got seasick. Families with young kids and adult groups alike seem to have equally wonderful experiences.
We booked a snorkel tour with Pride of Maui, and it ended up being our favorite activity on our entire trip! While we were leaving our rental van, my older daughter accidentally hit her head pretty hard and wasn’t feeling well at first. The staff on board were so kind and went above and beyond to make sure she was okay. The crew, Jason, Patrick and the others, were fantastic. Great to talk with and made the experience a 10/10. The snorkeling was amazing- we saw a needle nose fish, an eel and lots more. The tour also had a staff member out on a paddle board watching over the snorkelers which as a Mom with kids in the water, I loved. And I have to mention the cookies at the end- SO delicious (maybe homemade?) Can’t recommend them enough! Thank you Pride of Maui! Pro tip: Don’t waste time circling the marina for parking. Park by Starbucks and walk down-it’s an easy, short walk and so much less stressful.
Lisa Friebel
September 1, 2025
We booked a snorkel tour with Pride of Maui, and it ended up being our favorite activity on our entire trip! While we were leaving our rental van, my older daughter accidentally hit her head pretty hard and wasn’t feeling well at first. The staff on board were so kind and went above and beyond to make sure she was okay. The crew, Jason, Patrick and the others, were fantastic. Great to talk with and made the experience a 10/10. The snorkeling was amazing- we saw a needle nose fish, an eel and lots more. The tour also had a staff member out on a paddle board watching over the snorkelers which as a Mom with kids in the water, I loved. And I have to mention the cookies at the end- SO delicious (maybe homemade?) Can’t recommend them enough! Thank you Pride of Maui! Pro tip: Don’t waste time circling the marina for parking. Park by Starbucks and walk down-it’s an easy, short walk and so much less stressful.
Lisa Friebel
September 1, 2025