4 Hour Eco-Raft Maui Snorkel Tour, Dolphins & Whales, Lahaina to Lanai
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Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, we've been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours of 16 guests or less make for a fun, family style experience. Snorkel remote, beginner friendly snorkel spots on Maui and Lanai! Snorkel instruction included! Encounter dolphins (and whales during migration Dec-April) eye-level on our low-to-water adventure raft vessels! Join us for an ocean rafting adventure you won’t forget!
Homemade Banana Bread with Passion Fruit Cream Cheese Spread and Fresh Fruit Platter
Maui Style Potato Chips and Homemade Cookies
Soda/Pop
Use of Snorkelling equipment
We offer eco-friendly paper cups and purified water.
No children under 4
No one can be pregnant, have back or neck issues
No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
- YOUTH: : 4 - 12
- ADULT: : 13 - 99
- Full faced mask not permitted per Coast Guard safety hazard notification
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- If anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work with you to cancel/refund or reschedule your tour.
- No Infants
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Must be able to climb swim ladder on boat
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
المراجعات
Multiple opportunities to dive in a small group.
FrequentFlier46005, 08-12-2022
Had a lovely morning with Jill and Daniel. They were helpful, competent, informed. I highly recommend this small-boat personalized experience. Pontoon boat is right on the water. Three separate dives. Best part: blue water diving was like swimming in a sapphire!
An Amazing experience!
lioryaa, 25-11-2022
We took the trip with Captain Callen and Paul on Nov 23rd.
That was easily one of the best trips/experiences we had in a long time.
We saw a whale (yes! in November!) and many dolphins and the snorkeling location was perfect. Callen and Paul were amazing and so knowledgeable and we already thinking of coming again for one of their whale-watching trips. We are so happy we choose that trip.
That was easily one of the best trips/experiences we had in a long time.
We saw a whale (yes! in November!) and many dolphins and the snorkeling location was perfect. Callen and Paul were amazing and so knowledgeable and we already thinking of coming again for one of their whale-watching trips. We are so happy we choose that trip.
Ocean Raft to Lanai
Kbailey63, 08-11-2022
We had the most spectacular trip. We saw so many beautiful fish and a huge school of spotted dolphins. Captain Darrell and deck hand Lexie were so nice and very knowledgeable. They treated us all so nice. We got to nose the boat in to a lava tube and it was breathtaking. Another pleasant surprise on the way back was a small school of spinner dolphins that swam all around us. A once in a lifetime trip for sure❤️❤️
Best snorkeling experience ever
P201FVcarac, 08-11-2022
Callen and Paul were fantastic. They both helped our private tour feel comfortable while rafting and snorkeling. The best part was that they scoped out private spots where we had reefs all to ourselves. Their knowledge and kindness helped me fall in love with snorkeling. Wish I could go back and spend more time with them. Highly recommend Hawaiian Ocean Rafting - local, small, superior knowledge
Fun, Educational, and Accommodating!
catlikemeows, 04-11-2022
Jill and Paul were awesome!! Not only did they adjust our trip so we could get some decent snorkeling done due to weather/water conditions, but they also had a LOT of knowledge about the local dolphin/sea creatures- behaviors, travel patterns, etc. Educational AND fun!! We saw 40+ dolphins and even saw the iconic spins that the apunner dolphins do!! They stopped at various places so we could really get some nice, close up dolphin action! Post-snorkeling snacks were excellent as well. There were only 6 other people with my husband and I, and I could not be more happy that we chose a smaller group/boat experience vs the bigger "fancier" boats with 20-40+ people. Highly recommend!!
Wish I got more pictures to show how lovely of an experience it was, but it truly is something you don't want to miss seeing with your own eyes.
Wish I got more pictures to show how lovely of an experience it was, but it truly is something you don't want to miss seeing with your own eyes.
Best whale watching!!!!
daniellecR1248VI, 31-01-2023
This was such an amazing tour. The captain and the guide were so awesome and so helpful. We saw so many whales up close. I felt very safe. There was only like 14 people in our group so that was nice. Snorkeling was really cool it was a little bit cold, so when they offered the half wetsuit for $10, take it. Book in advance they sell out days in advance. The give you yummy banana bread, fruit, drinks.
This is good for all ages.
This is good for all ages.
10 out of 5 stars!!!
feliciarF7152ZW, 15-01-2023
I have been on many whale watching excursions in my life, but this tour blew them ALL away...so much so that I scheduled the 2.5 hour whale watch tour two days later! The captain and crew on both trips were incredible: informative and funny. Being at literal eye level with the whales is amazing; listening to the whale songs through the underwater hyrdophone is hauntingly beautiful; and the whales...SOOO many whales doing all the whale things like breaching and pectoral fin and tail slapping, and the males fighting over the females...it left me in awe!
Pro tip: get there early so you can sit in or near the bow of the boat, otherwise you will get to enjoy the sea spray (a lot!) in the stern!
Pro tip: get there early so you can sit in or near the bow of the boat, otherwise you will get to enjoy the sea spray (a lot!) in the stern!
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Chris_H, 03-01-2023
This was an incredible snorkel and whale watching trip. Jill took us to one of the best snorkel sites we'd ever been too. Plenty to see and do. On the return trip we encountered a whale decide to put on a 30-40 minute acrobatic show for us just 100 feet away. This whale must have breached 15-20 times, did 20 or more tail slaps and fin slaps. Beyond awesome! All in all an incredible experience. Thank you Jill and crew.
Snorkeling and whale watching
M7410EQmaryr, 27-12-2022
CJ and Lexi were pur tour guides and they were not only so incredibly informative but had great personalities that really made the tour unique and so fun. We experienced plenty of whale activity and had two whales approach our boat within 5 feet. The snorkeling locations were also gorgeous and we saw q variety of fish and turtles. Our guided went above and beyond to ensure safety and confidence in snorkeling safety and whale or fish knowledge. Thank you so much! Highly recommend
Great family activity
lcolk123, 24-12-2022
The experience was great from start to finish. Starting with a friendly welcoming check in with a cute doggy to great us. Zack and Bree were great host on the boat taking great care on our trip to snorkel and whale watch. They were helpful to me and my kids during the snorkel even providing yummy snacks after we boarded. They took their time to get some great views of whales and spinner dolphins while answering any questions we had. I appreciated being in the smaller boat vs. the big whale watching cruises which allowed us closer access to the animals and more flexibility. My kids were 11 and 8 and this tour was a hit. Thank you.
