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Molokini Crater
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The unique crescent shape and rugged beauty of the Molokini Crater make it a popular day trip for travelers to Hawaii’s Maui island. With stunning reefs and some of the clearest water in Hawaii, the crater has become a snorkeling hot spot—there are more than 250 species of marine life, from colorful fish to stunning coral, and even turtles at Turtle Bay. Tours will take you by boat to the crater from Maui island, which is also a great chance to spot whales gliding through the water if you keep your eyes peeled. – Tripadvisor
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northwestfam
Seattle, WA27 contributions
Eh. Not much really
May 2023
This was probably a breathing taking spot at one time. The abundance of fish I expected was not there. Still a nice variety, but not worth the cost and effort to go out to snorkle at when you can have a same if not better experience just off the coast at any reef.
Written 28 May 2023
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Patrick R
San Rafael, CA13 contributions
Downer experience.
Mar 2022
I give this a poor rating not because of the tour or boat operators, but because the lack of sealife was very disappointing. Keep in mind that this is from a Honolulu boy that now lives in the Continental US and wanted to bring his family to experience it. I had not ever had the chance either.
I think the lack of sea life was probably due to the impact of people on the area and other factors. My older twenty-something kids even commented on it. We found more sea life and better viewing along the shoreline of Maui, especially toward the Makena side.
Maybe we hit it at the wrong time of the year, but it was sad.
Written 9 February 2023
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quotebutt
South Bend77 contributions
February 2015 trip
Nov 2021
I loved snorkeling here. On the way back saw a few whales which added to the experience! I highly recommend snorkeling here.
Written 20 October 2022
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brian
3 contributions
Over rated
Jun 2022 • Family
In our opinion the site is vastly over rated. Yes you do see lots of fish maybe 4-5 different varieties but was expecting much more after reading reviews on here. It is very crowded as boats set their snorkel areas and are bound to get a flipper to the face lol. We were scheduled to go to turtle town second but the ocean didn’t cooperate so we stayed longer at the crater. Main purpose was to see some turtles which didn’t happen.
Written 29 June 2022
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Kia O
Rice Lake, WI31 contributions
Once in a Lifetime!
Jun 2022
We snorkeled with Boss Frog's on the Malolo. We had a wonderful experience! For people who have never snorkeled this is a perfect set up. The crew was very helpful and put everyone at ease. Food and beverages were just right. We jumped right off the boat at the crater and saw so many fish! The water was so clear, it was an amazing first time experience. We went to "Turtle Town" in search of sea turtles and were not disappointed. We saw 5 huge sea turtles very close up; it was a once in the lifetime experience. After this experience we felt more comfortable snorkeling on our own later in our vacation.
Written 23 June 2022
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Duong N
6 contributions
Snorkeling at Molokini crater
Jun 2022 • Family
The guides were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The site was somewhat crowded and the snorkeling was OK, nothing extraordinary. The reefs were very pretty.
Written 10 June 2022
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Road376115
19 contributions
Such clear water
May 2022
While you might find areas that have higher fish counts on Maui, Molokini is such a great spot to snorkel simply because of the water clarity.
Written 26 May 2022
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NC0114
Sheffield, UK78 contributions
So-so…..
Apr 2022
Any experience is rated on what you manage to see; and we saw very little for a lot of money. The sidetrip to Turtle Town was even worse. Perhaps we were just unlucky, but it certainly didn’t meet my expectations.
Written 21 May 2022
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Crys
13 contributions
Beautiful Activity!
Mar 2022
We enjoyed snorkeling here. The water was incredible clear. We saw a lot of fish but not a ton of variety. We went at the very end of March and got to see a mom and baby whale on our way out which made the experience even neater.
Written 13 April 2022
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Old Pro
Seattle, WA2,457 contributions
Pretty lame overall
Oct 2021 • Couples
If you've done much snorkeling around the world this place is pretty lame by comparison. However it is about all Maui has to offer. There are a few places on the island but this is about the best you're going to find. The problem is it's expensive to get there and sometimes crowded
Written 12 April 2022
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