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Snorkel · 4 hrs

Molokini Crater Snorkel

Snorkel

The world-class submerged volcanic crater is 45 minutes from Makena by fast catamaran. 150-ft visibility, a wall drop-off and hundreds of species of fish. The top Maui boat trip.

11:00 AM

Next boat

4 hrs

Trip

$95

From

Departures · Makena Landing (south) & Maalaea Harbor (north)

LIVE CLOCK

Dock wisdom

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Makena Landing (south end) is the quietest Maui boat launch — closer to sea caves than Maalaea.

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Morning trips have the calmest water; afternoon winds in the Alalakeiki Channel can create chop.

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Monk seals occasionally rest on Makena beach — state law requires a 150-foot buffer. Enjoy from a distance.

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Little Beach is 'clothing optional' by long local tradition — factor into your morning walk plans.

fair winds

Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.

At Makena Big Beach, the sun sets at 1:11 AM today — about 13h 23m of daylight. Sunrise was 11:48 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Makena Big Beach update at the top of the conditions page.