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Molokini Crater + Turtle Town
3-Hour Tour

World-Famous Molokini Crater
2-Hour Tour

Custom Private Charters

Molokini Crater Snorkel & Whale Watch Tour

Makena Coast Charters offers Maui’s best snorkeling at Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, and South Maui.

Discover Molokini and Turtle Town

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Your Charter, Your Way

Every group is unique, and your private charter can be customized to reflect that. All tours can be customized in length, departure time, and snorkel sites. We cater to groups, families, and special occasions.

BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER FOR:

🌊 Snorkeling excursions
🐋 Whale and dolphin watching
🎯 Corporate gatherings
🎉 Wedding & birthday parties
💞 Honeymoons
💐 Anniversaries
⚓ Private ash scattering ceremonies

Why Choose Us

DECADES OF RELIABILITY

Locally owned for 35+ years, we deliver Hawaiian hospitality with strong community ties, proven safety, and true professional care.

AWARD-WINNING SERVICE

Guests praise our attentive crew, pristine vessels, and unforgettable moments making us one of Maui’s most trusted charters.

SUPERIOR COMFORT

Our raft boat features deluxe cushion seating, unlike other boats where some guests sit on pontoons. We also have a premium sound system and a fully shaded deck for comfort throughout your journey.




Latest News and Insight

Guide to 9 Molokini Crater Snorkeling Spots

Molokini Crater snorkeling features nine distinct zones, each with different currents, depths, and marine life. This guide takes you through Tako Flats, Middle Reef, Reef’s End, Shark Condos, Enenue, North Wall, East Shelf, West Crest, and Crater Rim Drift. It explains what to expect at each spot and the creatures you’re likely to see. The…

Is the Molokini Crater + Turtle Town Snorkel Tour Worth It?

In this article, we will provide insight into the Molokini Crater and Turtle Town snorkel tours, and include some testimonials from real customers. Molokini Crater is a crescent-shaped volcanic islet off Maui known for exceptionally clear water and reef walls that make snorkeling straightforward and highly visual, so it’s often paired with nearby Turtle Town…

Molokini Crater vs Turtle Town Tours – A Guide to Maui’s Top Snorkeling Sites

Molokini Crater and Turtle Town is the top choices for many Maui snorkelers because the two sites offer very different experiences: Molokini is a sheltered volcanic crescent about three miles offshore from Kihei Boat Ramp with consistently high snorkel visibility and reef fish species, while Turtle Town sits along the Makena coast within a short…

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