Private Snorkeling Charter in Kihei
Make Maui's reefs and coast your private itinerary
Duration
5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 19 people
Includes
Snorkel gear, drinks, snacks
Highlights
Shape a private ocean outing aboard Makena Mele II around the places and activities that interest your group. Snorkel, sightsee, or relax on deck with support from the captain and crew.
- Explore possible stops including Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, Makena Landing, Wailea Point, and La Perouse Bay
- Customize the day around snorkeling, sightseeing, or cruising the South Maui coastline
- Relax on deck while the captain and crew assist throughout the outing
- Look for seasonal humpback whales from December through April
- Use free parking and post-trip restroom and rinse-off shower facilities at the boat ramp
What's Included
- Sanitized snorkel masks, snorkels, and fins
- Wetsuit tops
- Sandwich lunch for early-morning tours
- Chips and granola bars
- Bottled water and Hawaiian juice
- Island-style music
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure and complete the online liability waiver
- Ages 5+ only
- Travelers 17 and under need a waiver signed by a legal guardian; those under 15 cannot attend unaccompanied
- Weight limit: 300 lbs
- Requires moderate-to-advanced physical activity, walking down the dock unassisted, and climbing a vertical boat ladder
- Non-swimmers must remain on the boat
- Not available to pregnant travelers, people recovering from recent surgery, elderly or fragile travelers, or those with back or neck problems
- Full-face snorkeling masks are not allowed
- Use the provided flotation devices for safety
- Routes and activities depend on ocean weather conditions
Cancellation Policy
Private charters require at least 7 days' notice before departure for a full refund. Cancellations due to weather or mechanical failure are automatically honored.
FAQs
Meet at Kihei Boat Ramp (2800 S. Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753). Check in 30 minutes before your charter start time and wait under the trees at the picnic tables near the boat launching area for your captain to check you in. The vessel name is Makena Mele II.
There is no restroom on the vessel. The Kihei Boat Ramp has a restroom, rinse-off shower, and free parking.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a hat, and a towel. Wear your swimsuit. A light jacket or shawl is also recommended.
Meeting details
Kihei Boat Ramp, 2800 S. Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753