Molokini and Turtle Arches Snorkel

Details

Pacific Whale Foundation has one of the first vessels to arrive at Molokini Crater, ensuring that the waters are at their best and the reef is not crowded. After time for a snorkel amongst the tropical fish, it's back onto the catamaran for a quick cruise to a second site, Turtle Arches. Known for its diverse and colorful fish and coral, this area is also home to Hawaiian green sea turtles. If you wish, join marine research naturalists for a guided snorkeling tour of this fascinating site, including cleaner wrasse, parrotfish, Hawaii's state fish (the humuhumunukunuk'apua'a), and many other sea creatures. On the return trip, it's not uncommon to encounter humpback whales during the winter season, and wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins throughout the year.

Meals: 

• A light breakfast of muffins, fresh fruit, and juice is served while cruising out to Molokini.
• After snorkeling at Turtle Arches, a make-your-own sandwich bar is served, including meats, cheeses, veggies, and sides.

This is an eco-friendly tour! Help the environment as you play in the natural beauty of Hawaii.

The Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures uses only biodegradable and compost-ready plates, utensils, napkins, cups, and bags onboard all six of its vessels.

These products are made from either sugar cane waste pulp, potato starch, or corn starch. All of these materials are renewable resources, as well as being petroleum and “tree-free.” They all biodegrade in 60 to 120 days in a home composting facility and conform to FDA guidelines for food use.

Eco-tour information The Pacific Whale Foundation is an active player in protecting the habitats of marine life and ecosystems endemic to Hawaii, including endangered and threatened species such as green sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Their mission is one of harmonious interaction with nature through eco-tours, education, donations, and research. Each crew member is a trained naturalist and offers insights into marine life behavior and habitat; plus, they play games with kids to entertain and foster interest in marine life. The cue card fish, coral, and mammal discussion is often as educational as the snorkeling instructions are useful, especially to snorkelers new to interacting with Hawaiian wildlife.

Inclusions

• Ride on a catamaran
• All snorkel gear and floatation devices
• Snorkel lessons
• Tropical Continental breakfast
• Deli lunch
• 3 alcoholic beverages per passenger
• Cold drinks
• Full-color "Exploring Hawaii's Coral Reefs" guide
• Color poster of a marine photograph

Duration

4.75 hours

Available

Daily

Departure time and location

Check-in at 6:30 AM for departure at 7:15 AM; from the Pacific Whale Foundation Discovery Store, next to the Maui Ocean Center (winter hours may be earlier; please confirm cruise return with Local Expert™)**

Return time and location

Approx. noon; same as departure location (winter hours may be earlier; please confirm cruise return with Local Expert™)**

Note

*For each paying adult, one child (age 6 and under) may participate free of charge. Tickets must be purchased for any additional children. There is also a free Junior Naturalist program for kids. The snorkel session at Molokini is weather permitting. If weather does not permit, the first snorkel session will be at a different location of the captain's choosing.

Note

**Departure and Return Times are subject to change.

Location

Terms & Conditions

This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to 48 hours before the scheduled start of this Activity. Otherwise the product is 100% non-refundable and non-transferable.

All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.