Best Snorkeling in Maui

1. Best Snorkeling in Maui Aqua Adventures Maui snuba & snorkel trip leaves from south Maui's Maalaea Harbor at 7:15am. This is later than many of the other boats, but that doesn't matter. Aqua Adventure is FAST! In fact, she is so fast, we'll be one of the first ones to Molokini Crater – a crescent- shaped island formed by a volcanic cinder cone, located off the south Maui coast. This gives us the opportunity to select the best location for your Snorkel/SNUBA adventure! Of course, that could change if we spend a little time for a close encounter of the “whale kind” along the way! Whalewatching is included on all trips during whale season (December - April). On route to Molokini Crater you’ll enjoy a delicious continental breakfast of fresh island fruit, pastries, bagels with cream cheese and jelly, coffee and juice. Snuba Experience Our guests are welcome to go snorkeling only, but if you want to go beyond snorkeling, then you've GOT to try SNUBA! You’ll be able to explore Maui's underwater world safely, easily, and up close. Snuba is a patented system connecting you and your dive companion to an inflatable raft, which follows you along the surface supporting your air tank. Snuba Diving allows you to dive to a depth of 10 feet and is a thrill your entire family can enjoy together. Snuba is probably the simplest, funnest introduction to the thrills of scuba diving there is, without all of the extensive training and gear associated with SCUBA diving.

2. All it takes is a short 15 minute lesson and away you go exploring Maui's underwater world. No prior experience is required. If you are at least 8 years old and in good health, Snuba is for you. Maui dolphins Keep your eyes open for Maui's acrobatic spinner and bottlenose dolphins along the way. They love to "bow ride" on the boats wake and pressure wave as we cruise along at a brisk 20 knots. Once at Molokini, your instructor will show you how to use your equipment, and go over some essential safety points, then it's into the water! Our Boat The Aqua Adventure is a 2003 model twin engine high speed vessel. She is powered by two 350 horse Cummins diesels that push her along at 22 knots. There is an upper sun deck, lower shaded deck as well as a walk around cabin that gives you access to the bow. That bow area comes in real handy for those close encounters with the local residents, the Hawaiian Spinner and Bottlenose Dolphins. There is plenty of seating. We are certified to carry 49 passengers but take no more than 40 to insure more than enough room for everyone. The swimstep area is as user friendly as it gets, with two stair-like ladders for easy access in and out of the water. There are two fresh water showers to rinse the salt off after you are done playing in the water for the day. For more information please visit http://www.mauisnorkelsnuba.com