Honolua Bay Snorkel Sail from Lahaina


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From $169.95

41 reviews   (4.78)

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

: Hawaii, Hawaii

: Mobile or paper ticket accepted



Come aboard Maui's newest luxury sailing catamaran and cruise along the beautiful Ka’anapali Coastline to the breathtaking waters of Honolua Bay, one of Maui’s most popular snorkel spots. Enjoy a leisurely snorkel and take in the beauty of the island’s vibrant coral and plentiful marine life including green sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. A second snorkel site at another stunning reef will allow you to participate in a free guided reef tour with a certified marine naturalist before enjoying a delicious barbecue lunch and ice cold drinks and the following trade wind sail back to Lahaina harbor.


2 complimentary alcoholic beverages (adults 21+ with valid picture ID)

Certified Marine Naturalists on board

Continental breakfast: Maui Vegetable Fritatta, pastries, fresh island fruit, juice, Maui coffee

Flotation devices, snorkel instruction, fish i.d. class

Full-color marine wildlife poster

Lunch: chicken, kiawe-smoked pork, hot dogs, garden burgers, potato salad, dessert

Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids

Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers

Two snorkel sites

Unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water

Affordable rentals of wetsuit shirts, underwater cameras, binoculars

Gratuities

Hotel pick up/drop-off services not available

Reef Safe Sunscreen – 4 oz. bottles available for $13 onboard (40% discount).


  • INFANT: : 0 - 4
  • CHILD: : 5 - 12
  • ADULT: : 13 - 99

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • You will need to bring your own towels and credit cards for any onboard purchases as the vessels are cashless except for gratuities
  • Children 4 and under are free (1 per paying adult). Children ages 5-12 pay child rate/need all children on reservation.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Please check in 45 minutes to your departure time
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • To protect the reef environment and in support of the statewide ban on sunscreens, we will no longer allow the use of any non-reef safe sunscreen on board any snorkel eco tours. 4oz Reef safe sunscreen will be available on board for $10
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Honolua Bay
One of the most picturesque snorkel spots on Maui, you'll enjoy two snorkel spots in the area for about 1 hour in each location.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ka'anapali
You'll travel along the beautiful Ka'anapali coastline throughout the trip, home to beautiful resorts and beaches and a backdrop of the West Maui mountains.

• Admission Ticket Free

Lahaina Harbor
Board the vessel at Historic Lahaina Harbor Pacific Whale Foundation Booth Slip #4

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included


Reviews

Absolutely a must!
jph1337, 18-09-2022
Absolutely beautiful time! First time snorkeling and it was great! Saw sea turtles and some schools of fish. My girlfriend who isn't a great swimmer was able to go and enjoyed herself while feeling safe!
Don’t miss seeing Honolua Bay!
Erin W, 03-09-2022
Outstanding adventure on the water! Took two grandsons on this cruise/tour where we enjoyed Captain Chris and his crew. Great food, wonderful snorkeling, and lots of extra fun, like the water slide off the boat, jumping off of the boat, getting to steer the boat, and having just the best day! Thank you, Captain Chris!!!
Super Fun
jordanlN8298MW, 14-08-2022
Had a blast! Really cool snorkeling locations, tons of sea life! Great captain and crew with good food and drinks… would definitely do this experience again in the future. Just remember “reef friendly” sunscreen is still not “reef safe.” wear sunscreen with the only ingredient of non-nano zinc oxide. That’s very important to remember!!
Honolua Snorkel trip
Kelly_F, 17-07-2022
Captain Chris and the crew were awesome! The Captain and Desmond were particularly personable and knowledgeable about “all things Maui”. The food was delicious with plentiful portions. Enjoyed two great snorkel sites with a variety of beautiful fish and coral. My son wears glasses and they supplied a prescription mask for him. This made his trip so much more enjoyable. Overall the trip was even better than I had hoped. My family of seven all agreed on a 5 star review. I would definitely schedule again!!
This trip had it all!
Odyssey17877414070, 10-07-2022
Great crew. Amazing experience. Snorkeling, sailing, rainbows, dolphins, marine biologist AND drinks! This trip had it all!
Great snorkel option with good food and drink
HeatherD2275, 03-12-2022
Captain Chris, Caitlyn and Connor were fantastic. They had lots of energy and were knowledgeable about the snorkeling spots and ecosystems in the area. The food and drinks were good.

We went at the very beginning of whale season, but unfortunately were unable to spot any. There were only 18 of 24 possible passengers so we were able to spread out. They put up the sails on our return.

We generally get a private charter, but due to the money we had spent on other activities we decided to try this out. Would definitely recommend this tour.
PacWhale Sail Great!
F155IBsandraw, 25-11-2022
The staf was very courteous and helpful throughout the journey. It was great and we would do it again
Captain Chris is Awesome! Dolphins galore!
Lisa_B, 05-11-2022
Capt Chris, Desmond and Renee were GREAT!!!! Capt Chris had us laughing and kept it fun. They grilled lunch on board was awesome! So many options, chicken, hotdogs, pulled pork, vegetarian too! Desmond spent time educating us about marine life and gave us great info and tips to remember. While sailing back (sails all open!) to harbor we came upon a huge pod of spinner dolphins. It was truly an amazing experience! It brought tears to my eyes to watch these beautiful creatures play in front of our catamaran. Going to Honolua Bay is so much better than a trip to Molokini. Thanks Captain Chris! You Totally Rock!!!
The snorkel spots were great, the food was on point, and the crew was amazing.
Millip0631, 05-10-2022
I feel like we really lucked out with this tour. Everyone on the crew was incredibly knowledgeable about the ocean and the creatures we saw in it. At one point we sailed through a pod of spinner dolphins that hung out with us for a little while. It was incredible to see them so close to the boat and even more beneficial to learn about them from the marine naturalist on board! Do yourself and the oceans a favor and book with PacWhale Eco-Advenutres
Highlight of our trip to Maui!
U5776YDrhondam, 04-10-2022
This was the best snorkel excursion we've taken (previously been to Caribbean, Belize, both sides of Mexico, and Molokini). Honolua & Slaughterhouse Bays incredibly clean, clear and beautiful. Smaller group on large sailing catamaran a big plus. Fun, capable Captain and Crew. Amazing food. Actually sailed back to Lahaina! And profits go to Pacific Whale Foundation.