Molokini Crater, Maui: Address, Phone Number, Molokini Crater Reviews: 4/5
Molokini Crater
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brian
3 contributions
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, WI17 contributions
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
5 contributions
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
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, UK67 contributions
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
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
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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Catie P
Rensselaer, NY91 contributions
We have snorkeled around Hawaii a bit and so far our favorite places have been Two Step Beach on Hawaii and Shark's Cove on Oahu. Molokini is pretty and neat to see how it formed. But we definitely didn't see as many creatures as at Two Step or Shark's Cove. I feel like we could have put all that money spent on the tour to do something else.
Written 26 March 2022
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Jessica S
Minneapolis, MN21 contributions
Ok, so I was totally seasick, BUT this trip was so memorable! The water was crystal clear, the sealife was amazing and the trip out on the catamaran (despite my sea-sickness, it was very choppy that day) was as gorgeous as it gets.
Written 6 March 2022
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Beckibecka
Aurora, CO427 contributions
Couples
I think Molokini Crater is a little overrated. It's still a cool place to snorkel and see a lot of fish. It was a bit rough when we were out, so got pushed around a lot by the ocean. It was pretty crowded and really cold. We didn't see anything super cool or different from the snorkeling around Maui.
Written 23 October 2021
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Amber Swain
Golden, CO
How long is the tour?
Rob S
Grapevine, TX111 contributions
We rented and drove a boat ourselves (tons cheaper and you get to do your own thing) so cant speak to tour. We were out for 4 hours on our own.
LouMilanovich
Minneapolis, MN
We have 5-9 years old children, would they be able to snorkel and enjoy the beach?
Andrea Hernandez
Guadalupe, CA12 contributions
Yes! There were a lot of kids the crater you can’t walk on. But the beach around it is calm! There were a lot of kids out there While we did it
andrea91g
19 contributions
Hola! con qué compañÃa fuiste?
Horserescuer57
Laurel, MT99 contributions
I sent on the Calypso run by Boss Frog, it was fantastic!
shaynaplunkett
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Do they provide a full face mask for snorkeling?
Golf_Girl_TX
Porter, TX136 contributions
not the company that we used. they did not provide full mask.
We are going to Maui in a few wk. Is this worth a visit with all 5 of us. Mom, dad and 3 teenagers
We live 5 minutes from Pensacola beach so we are familiar with beaches and snorkeling. I
okbakers
Norman, OK39 contributions
I would certainly think so. We had a great time.
Carol E
Henderson, NV
Pride of Maui or Leilani
InToonwithWife
Regina, Canada590 contributions
We did the Calypso snorkel tour. Food was good. Ship was smooth and crew were friendly and helpful!
Charley5758
Frisco, TX41 contributions
I did snorkeling before with Life jacket in Cancun and Cozumel but I am little scared of deep waters and waves, is Molokini still a nice place to snorkel with life Jacket, if it is not can you recommend any other places which are not too deep ...
Horserescuer57
Laurel, MT99 contributions
Sorry, I didn't see this! The inside of the present is relatively shallow where we anchored...water was calm on that day. There were people who couldn't even swim in the water and the guides on board the Calypso were attentive.
michellenatalier
San Diego, CA36 contributions
Hi, michellenatalier. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Hi! We are avid snorkelers and going to Maui at the end of the month. I am researching snorkeling trips and then came upon your review. Do you remember where off the west coast of Maui you snorkeled? Would you say save $300 and skip Molokini?
journey_in_wander
Homestead, FL314 contributions
I snorkeled Molokini in July. I would save the $300 and skip Molokini. It was not the best snorkeling we found on the island.
Honolua bay, on the west side of the island, had much better snorkeling FOR FREE! If you drive out to the site, there is roadside parking, right across from a small (and delicious) food truck. Just a short easy walk through the trees and you are there. Enjoy!
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Molokini Crater:
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkeling Adventure Aboard Malolo (From €147.15)
- From Ma'alaea Harbor, Maui: Molokini Snorkeling Adventure Aboard Calypso (From €147.15)
- Molokini Crater and South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei (From €204.33)
- Maui Snorkeling Molokini Crater and Turtle Town aboard Pride of Maui (From €192.45)
- Four Winds II Molokini Snorkeling Tour from Maalaea Harbor (From €175.13)
- Hotels near Molokini Crater:
- (8.23 km) Hotel Wailea
- (10.06 km) Pineapple Inn
- (8.08 km) Ho'olei at Grand Wailea
- (8.10 km) Wailea Beach Villas
- (7.62 km) Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
- Restaurants near Molokini Crater:
- (8.30 km) Honolulu Cookie Company
- (12.16 km) South Maui Fish Company
- (10.66 km) 808 Deli
- (11.19 km) Kinaole Grill Food Truck
- (7.62 km) Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Maui