Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Watch from Maui

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About this activity

Snorkel off the island of Lana’i and watch dolphins in the wild all in one trip. You'll discover why Lana’i has been rated one of the top 10 snorkel and dive spots in the world as you snorkel a dazzling coral reef for about 1.5 hours, home to abundant fish and sea turtles. You'll also search for wild dolphins that are often found off Lanai, including spinner, spotted and bottle nose dolphins. Your vessel has a water slide and snorkel platform for easy access to the water.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 70 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Pacific Whale Foundation

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries, fresh island fruit, juice, Maui coffee
Included: Lunch: Chicken, vegan burgers, hot dogs, potato mac salad, Asian edamame slaw, and dessert.
Included: Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
Included: Certified Marine Naturalists on board
Included: Unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water
Included: Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers
Included: Flotation devices, snorkel instruction, fish i.d. class

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: 4 oz. Reef-safe sunscreen in a fully sustainable tube from sugarcane available for $17 onboard
Not included: Affordable rentals of wetsuit shirts, underwater cameras, binoculars
Not included: This tour is currently BYOB. You may bring your own tetra packs of beer or alcoholic beverages (no glass). Bottles of wine may be brought as we have glasses. All alcohol will be stored in ice chests.

Itinerary

Maalaea Harbor

Passing by

You'll depart Ma'alaea Harbor on one of our double-deck eco-friendly catamarans. It offers a smooth and relaxing ride, with spacious shaded cabin and rear deck. It also has sunbathing areas on the bow and upper deck and is equipped with tables and comfortable armchair seats. The galley bar serves drinks, buffet and barbeque. You can also rinse off using our freshwater showers when you finish snorkeling. This vessel is 65 feet long, comes with two his/her bathrooms, and is equipped with U.S. Coast Guard-approved Whale Protection Devices.
Lanai

1 h 30 min

Once you reach the coastline of Lanai, you will snorkel for 90 minutes at one of their many reefs and see plenty of reef fish, marine life including eels and octupus. The waters of Lanai are also frequented by wild dolphins (spinners, bottlenose and striped). Sightings of humpback whales are also common from December through April.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point/Parking: Please access via Shaw Street.

Upon Arrival: Look for the PacWhale A-frame sign in the parking lot. Please wait at the sign and be prepared for a short walk. Our crew will escort you to and from the harbor to ensure that we are operating respectfully from Lāhainā Harbor.
Check-in at the PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking

Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time

End point

Meeting Point/Parking: Please access via Shaw Street.

Upon Arrival: Look for the PacWhale A-frame sign in the parking lot. Please wait at the sign and be prepared for a short walk. Our crew will escort you to and from the harbor to ensure that we are operating respectfully from Lāhainā Harbor.
Check-in at the PWF retail store in Ma'alaea Harbor Shops next to Maui Ocean Center Aquarium shared parking

Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time

Using your ticket

Pacific Whale Foundation reserves the right to reschedule or cancel due to weather at the discretion of the Captain. For your safety, all cruises, in part or in whole, are weather permitting. Captains may use their discretion in choosing alternate sites without giving prior notice. We reserve the right to substitute vessels and equipment. All activities are at your own risk. No liability, expressed or implied, rests with Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures or its subsidiaries or officers.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children 4 and under are free (one per paying adult). Children ages 5-12 pay child rate/all children must be on reservation
Please check in 45 minutes prior to your departure time at our Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store located in the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea, adjacent to the Maui Ocean Center Aquairum (For Maalaea Departure only)
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 $13
You will need to bring your own towels and credit cards for any onboard purchases as the vessels are cashless except for gratuities
For safety reasons, the use of full-face masks is not permitted on our snorkel ecotours. We do provide high quality snorkel gear on board for all guests.