Snorkel 2+ Lana‘i sites with lunch onboard and dolphin watching when possible
5 hours
Snorkel gear, lunch, restroom
Explore Lana‘i on a five-hour boat tour with two or more snorkeling stops, coastal sightseeing, and dolphin watching when conditions allow. Use provided snorkel gear, enjoy easy water access, and refuel with lunch onboard.
This tour requires a minimum of 10 passengers to operate. Not always suitable for pregnant women, guests with back or neck injuries, recent surgeries, limited physical abilities, or children under age 4.
Plan for extra charges: gratuity, logowear purchases, and wetsuit rental ($10) are not included.
Cancel or reschedule 48+ hours before departure for a 100% refund. Groups of 6+ must cancel or reschedule 72+ hours before. Private charters must cancel or reschedule 7+ days before. No refunds for no-shows. Full refund or reschedule option if operator cancels due to weather or mechanical issues.
Bring a towel, hat and sunglasses, a light jacket or sweater, and liquid reef-safe sunscreen (no spray types). You can also bring a reusable water bottle, plus any extra snacks or beverages (no glass). Bring cash for gratuity, logowear, and wetsuit rental.
Yes. Bring your own drinks after all snorkeling activities only, and do not bring glass.
Use the provided adjustable snorkeling gear with dry snorkels. If you need a specialty mask (such as a prescription mask), rent one at a snorkel shop before the trip.
Mala Boat Ramp
This small family operation delivers whale watching tours that consistently impress, with crew members like Levi, Dani, Allison, Travis, and Noah earning praise for their genuine enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about humpback whales. What stands out across experiences is how they position the boat for optimal viewing and make each tour feel personal rather than rushed or scripted. Their passion comes through even though they're doing multiple trips daily, and guests regularly report seeing massive numbers of whales, including breaching babies, competition pods, and close encounters. The newer boat gets specific mentions for being surprisingly spacious and comfortable, which matters since you'll be out on ocean swells for a couple hours. It even has a bathroom onboard, unusual for this type of vessel. The crew's ability to share whale facts and behaviors without being overbearing adds educational value without feeling like a classroom. Multiple guests booked second trips during the same vacation, which says plenty about the quality. Just remember sunblock and bring a camera because you'll likely see plenty of action.
Fantastic snorkel outing with Makai last week. Really appreciated the smaller boat - we preferred it to the more chaotic catamaran outings. Big bonus was departing & returning from a dock instead of through the crashing surf. Recommend!
Rosemary Dunkle
July 5, 2026
Fantastic snorkel outing with Makai last week. Really appreciated the smaller boat - we preferred it to the more chaotic catamaran outings. Big bonus was departing & returning from a dock instead of through the crashing surf. Recommend!
Rosemary Dunkle
July 5, 2026
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